Justin Simmons was drafted No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 35 · #98 overall
Justin Simmons Boston College Draft
Justin Simmons was drafted No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 609th at Boston College
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Justin Simmons came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 202 lbs
- Hometown
- Stuart, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 90 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 609th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5693% of career value
- Final season
- 20248 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Simmons.
Nebraska
Boise State
Wisconsin · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Boston College in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Simmons in the 2016 NFL Draft
Justin Simmons is a Safety out of Boston College selected No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Justin Simmons drafted?
Justin Simmons was selected No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 35). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/justin-simmons.
What college did Justin Simmons play for?
Justin Simmons played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Justin Simmons's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/justin-simmons.