Ko Simpson

Yukota "Ko" Simpson (born November 9, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

He also played for the Detroit Lions.

Early life Simpson was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina and attended Castle Heights Middle School and Rock Hill High School where he helped lead the team to a Class AAAA State Championship playing on both offense and defense. He signed a letter of intent with South Carolina in 2003, but did not enroll until spring of 2004 under then head coach Lou Holtz.

College career Simpson attended and played college football at South Carolina. In his freshman season, Simpson recorded 50 solo tackles, 11 assists and six interceptions. Against Georgia, in only his second collegiate game, he intercepted a David Greene pass and returned it 57 yards for a touchdown. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Gamecocks' win over Arkansas which included a fumble recovery returned 57 yards for a touchdown. becoming the first South Carolina player to ever win the award.

As a sophomore, Simpson had 103 total tackles, two fumble returns and an interception.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills Simpson was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft with the 105th overall pick. On September 11, 2007, Simpson was placed on injured reserve.

Detroit Lions Simpson was traded to the Detroit Lions for a seventh round pick on September 4, 2009. On November 25, Simpson was placed on injured reserve with a torn patella with a separated MCL.

He was released by the Lions on September 4, 2010.

NFL statistics Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions G GS Comb Total Ast Sack FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD 2006 BUF 16 15 76 50 26 1.0 1 0 0 2 76 38 76 0 4 2007 BUF 1 1 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 BUF 16 11 66 51 15 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2009 DET 8 5 30 26 4 0.0 0 1 0 1 8 8 8 0 4Career 41 32 173 128 45 1.0 1 1 0 3 81 27 76 0 10

Personal life On January 1, 2009, Simpson was arrested by a Rock Hill, South Carolina police officer for hindering police while they were attempting to break up an unruly crowd. According to the police report, Simpson verbally abused officers.