Corey Simon

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Corey Simon

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).

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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 byLoranne Ausley
Personal details
Born
Corey Jermaine Simon

(1977-03-02) March 2, 1977 (age 48)
Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Natasha Givens
(m. 2001)
Children1
EducationFlorida State University
Websitehttps://simonforflorida.com/

American football career
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: 1st round, 6th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:246
Sacks:32.0
Forced fumbles:9
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, and he played professionally for the Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. He was selected to the 2004 Pro Bowl.

Early life

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 Florida State University, where he played for coach Bobby Bowden's Seminoles teams from 1996 to 1999. He was considered to be the most dominating defensive lineman in college football. Following his senior season, Simon was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.[1] He was also a finalist for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy. He ended his career at FSU by helping his team win a BCS National Championship. His 44 tackles behind the line of scrimmage tied the Seminoles' career record set by Ron Simmons.

Professional career

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Philadelphia Eagles

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Simon in 2004

The Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the first round (sixth pick overall) of the 2000 NFL draft, and he played for the Eagles from 2000 until 2004.[2] He started in four NFC Championship games during his six seasons with the Eagles. Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl once during these years, losing Super Bowl XXXIX to the New England Patriots, 24–21. After the 2004 season, the Eagles placed the franchise tag on Simon,[3] which he refused to sign. After contract negotiations failed to produce a long-term deal, the Eagles lifted the franchise tag, making Simon an unrestricted free agent.[4]

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

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Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
CmbSoloAstSckFFFRIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2000PHI 165238149.521000003
2001PHI 164736117.540000003
2002PHI 14403372.001000003
2003PHI 16403287.521000002
2004PHI 16322665.500000001
2005IND 13342590.010000002
2006IND 0did not play
2007TEN 41010.000000000
Total[8]952461905632.0930000014
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Political career

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On June 13, 2022, Simon announced his candidacy for Florida's Third senatorial district, running as a Republican against Democrat Loranne Ausley, after serving as CEO of Volunteer Florida.[9] Due to redistricting, the Florida Legislature redrew Florida's Third senatorial district boundaries to the east and reduced the Democratic advantage seen in previous elections.[9] Simon had the backing and was recruited by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,[9] Senate President Kathleen Passidomo[9] and Senator Ben Albritton,[10] due to his association with Florida State University football. Simon canceled a debate with the Tallahassee Democrat and the League of Women Voters, labeling them a "liberal farce".[11] Simon also accused Ausley and the Florida Democratic Party of funding racist advertisements depicting photos of children with nearby bullet holes and targets, as well as Simon in a target frame with stray bullets to the side. The flyer was produced by the Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, led by Minority Leader Lauren Book. Simon campaigned heavily against votes Ausley made during her time in the Florida Legislature such as voting against the Fairness in Women's Sports Act (SB 1028) which specifies that an athletic team or sport that is designated for females, women, or girls may not be open to students of the male sex, based on the student's biological sex listed on the student's official birth certificate at the time of birth.[12] Simon also repeatedly went after her vote against the Parental Rights in Education Act, which prohibits "classroom instruction" on sexual orientation or gender identity in "kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards".[12] On November 8, 2022, Simon defeated Ausley in the general election with 53% of the vote.[13] Simon is the first African American Republican State Senator from Florida since Reconstruction.[13]

Electoral history

2022

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Florida Senate District 3 – General Election[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Corey Simon 113,477 52.98%
Democratic Loranne Ausley (incumbent) 100,696 47.02%
Total votes 214,173 100.00%
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2024

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Florida Senate District 3 – General Election[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Corey Simon 154,515 55.67%
Democratic Daryl Parks 123,025 44.33%
Total votes 277,540 100.00%
Republican hold
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Personal life

In 2001, Simon married Natasha Givens.[16] Together, the couple have a son, Corey Jr. (born 2003).[17] He lives in Tallahassee.[18]

References

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