Steven Sims


Steven Sims Jr. is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Kansas and signed with Washington, then known the Redskins, as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Early years and college

Sims attended and played high school football at Travis High School. Following that, he attended and played college football at the University of Kansas from 2015 until 2018.

Statistics

Professional career

Sims signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2019. He had his first career reception, a three-yard gain from Case Keenum, in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, along with three carries for sixteen yards. He had his first career touchdown, a 65-yard rushing touchdown, against the New England Patriots on October 6, 2019. In Week 12, he had his first kickoff return touchdown, for 91 yards, in a 19–16 win over the Detroit Lions, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. In Week 16 against the New York Giants, Sims caught six passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns during the 41–35 overtime loss. In Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, Sims caught five passes for 81 yards, including a 65-yard catch, during the 47–16 loss. Overall, Sims finished the 2019 season with 34 receptions for 310 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.