Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been a household name in Nashville for some time, but he is becoming a household name throughout the league with his dominant performances on the field week after week. He was recently selected to his fourth Pro Bowl and named a starter alongside rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike.
But it’s not just what Simmons does on the field that makes him who he is. Simmons held three separate charity events in a seven-day period through his Give ‘Em A Reason foundation, earning him the NFLPA’s Week 17 Community MVP.
Titans DL Jeffery Simmons is the Week 17 NFLPA Community MVP for leading three charitable events in seven days. First, he donated $5K to sponsor the girls’ flag football team at Hunters Lane High School. Then he took 20 kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee on a…
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Founded in 2022, the Give ‘Em A Reason Foundation is focused on empowering youth to give them opportunities to build their confidence to succeed in life. Simmons isn’t just a massive presence on the field; he makes a huge impact off of it.
This season, Simmons has 58 tackles (34 solo), nine sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles this season. Plus, he added a one-yard receiving touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers two weeks ago.
The Titans drafted Simmons with their first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, and he has been a staple ever since. He is the face of the Titans’ organization, its defensive leader, and a clear community MVP when he’s not on the field.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans’ Jeffery Simmons named Week 17 NFLPA Community MVP
