Corey Simon
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Corey Simon | |||||||
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Member of the Florida Senate from the 3rd district | |||||||
Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |||||||
Preceded by | Loranne Ausley | ||||||
Personal details | |||||||
Born | Corey Jermaine Simon March 2, 1977 Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
Political party | Republican | ||||||
Spouse |
Natasha Givens (m. 2001) | ||||||
Children | 1 | ||||||
Education | Florida State University | ||||||
Website | https://simonforflorida.com/ | ||||||
American football career |
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No. 90, 97, 96 | |||||||
Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Florida) | ||||||
College: | Florida State (1996–1999) | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||
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Career NFL statistics | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Corey Jermaine Simon Sr. (born March 2, 1977) is an American politician and former professional football player. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the Florida State Senator from the 3rd district since 2022. He played as a defensive tackle for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
He played
Early years
Simon was born in Pompano Beach, Florida. He attended Blanche Ely High School, where he played for the Ely Mighty Tigers high school football team. As a senior, he was the Miami Herald's defensive player of the year, named to the All-USA squad by USA Today, and a Super Prep Dream Team selection.
College career
Simon accepted an athletic scholarship to attend
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
The
Indianapolis Colts
Simon signed with the Indianapolis Colts, for whom he played the entire 2005 season. In 2006, Simon underwent surgery, was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform / Non-Football Injury list during training camp, and did not play in any games. He did not attend Super Bowl XLI with other inactive players. However, he was still delivered a ring. He was once coined "the missing piece to the Super Bowl puzzle".
On August 1, 2007, Colts owner Jim Irsay stated that Simon's release from the team was imminent, once a settlement could be reached. The team announced Simon's release on August 4.[5]
Tennessee Titans
On August 28, 2007, the Tennessee Titans signed Simon.[6] On October 25, Simon announced that he was retiring from professional football after eight seasons in the NFL because of polyarthritis.[7]
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
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Won the Super Bowl | |
Led the league | |
Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | GP | Tackles | Fumbles | Interceptions | |||||||||
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Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | |||
2000 | PHI | 16 | 52 | 38 | 14 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2001 | PHI | 16 | 47 | 36 | 11 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2002 | PHI | 14 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2003 | PHI | 16 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 7.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2004 | PHI | 16 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2005 | IND | 13 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2006 | IND | 0 | did not play | |||||||||||
2007 | TEN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total[8] | 95 | 246 | 190 | 56 | 32.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Political career
On June 13, 2022, Simon announced his candidacy for
Electoral history
2022
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Corey Simon | 113,477 | 53.0% | ||
Democratic | Loranne Ausley (incumbent) | 100,696 | 47.0% | ||
Total votes | 214,173 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Personal life
In 2001, Simon married Natasha Givens.[15] Together, the couple have a son, Corey Jr. (born 2003).[16] He lives in Tallahassee.[17]
References
- ^ 2011 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "DY Simon is tagged by Eagles". Tampa Bay Times. February 11, 2005. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (August 29, 2005). "Denfensive tackle become unrestricted free agent". ESPN. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Colts terminate Corey Simon's contract". NFL.com. August 4, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Titans sign former Colt DT Simon". NFL.com. August 28, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Walker, Teresa M. (October 26, 2007). "Titans' Corey Simon announces retirement". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ^ "Corey Simon Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Call, James (June 14, 2022). "Former FSU football star hopes to ride 'a really big red wave' over Sen. Loranne Ausley". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, David (June 14, 2022). "Former FSU and NFL standout Corey Simon to run for Florida office". WCTV. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Call, James (October 14, 2022). "Election denialism and 'racist implications': Ausley and Simon on the attack over attack ads". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Call, James (October 28, 2022). "Ausley vs. Simon: Amid a GOP ad barrage, Florida Senate Democrats bank on 'personal' touch". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Crowder, Valerie (November 8, 2022). "Republican Corey Simon defeats Sen. Ausley in SD3 race". WFSU News. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results".
- ^ "Media Alert - Corey Simon". nfl.info. March 2, 2001. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Kevin (January 13, 2003). "Eagles have Jets to thank". St. Petersburg Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2003. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
In addition to sacking Michael Vick in Philadelphia's 20-6 win against the Falcons, the Florida State product became a father when wife Natasha gave birth to a boy, Corey Jr., at 5:30 a.m. "It was the best day of my life," Simon said. "You can throw the game out. My son being born was the best day of my life. Winning that game was whipped cream on top of it, just icing on the cake. When I went home and saw my wife and kid, it put things in perspective. Life is bigger than wins and losses."
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (February 15, 2023). "Corey Simon endorses Evan Power for Florida GOP Chair". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 27, 2023.