Ko Simpson was drafted No. 105 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 8 · #105 overall
Ko Simpson South Carolina Draft
Ko Simpson was drafted No. 105 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #105
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 41
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1242nd at South Carolina
The pick
How Ko Simpson came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 209 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 60 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1242nd among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1083% of career value
- Final season
- 20093 years after the draft
Around pick 105
Who came off the board on either side of Ko Simpson.
Missouri
TCU
Tulsa
Michigan
South Carolina in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stephon Gilmore
DB · BUF · 2012
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#24
Johnathan Joseph
DB · CIN
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#8
Jaycee Horn
DB · CAR · 2021
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Sheldon Brown
DB · PHI · 2002
South Carolina
#10
Dunta Robinson
DB · HOU · 2004
South Carolina
#216
Captain Munnerlyn
DB · CAR · 2009
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ko Simpson in the 2006 NFL Draft
Ko Simpson is a Defensive back out of South Carolina selected No. 105 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ko Simpson drafted?
Ko Simpson was selected No. 105 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ko-simpson.
What college did Ko Simpson play for?
Ko Simpson played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Ko Simpson's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ko-simpson.