Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American tight end Jaheim Bell of Florida St (6) and American defensive back Jaylin Simpson of Auburn (36) battle for a pass during practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
A safety who started his career at cornerback, Simpson had 36 total tackles, 28 of which were solo, and 1.5 tackles for loss, totaling 4 yards in 2023.
Simpson played cornerback in 32 previous games for Auburn before switching to safety following several injuries down the stretch of the 2022 season.
Simpson had four interceptions in his first five games of the 2023 campaign —one of which he returned for a touchdown. With a fumble recovery against UMass, Simpson led the Tigers with five takeaways on the season.
He was named a midseason All-American by the Associated Press, and this week he was named second team All-SEC by the league’s coaches.
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