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Cam Sims

Sims with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1996-01-06) January 6, 1996 (age 29) Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	Ouachita Parish (Ouachita Parish, Louisiana)
College:	Alabama (2014–2017)
Undrafted:	2018
Career history
Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders (2018) Las Vegas Raiders (2023)* New York Giants (2023)* Philadelphia Eagles (2023)* Carolina Panthers (2023)*
Career highlights and awards
2× CFP national champion (2015, 2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions: 57 Receiving yards: 804 Receiving touchdowns: 3
Player stats at PFR

Cameron Sims (born January 6, 1996) is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver, which means he catches passes from the quarterback. Cam Sims played college football at the University of Alabama. After college, he joined the Washington Redskins in 2018.

Early Life and College Football

Cam Sims was born on January 6, 1996, in Monroe, Louisiana. He went to Ouachita Parish High School in Louisiana. There, he played football as a tight end, a position that blocks and catches passes.

Many people thought Cam was a very talented player. He decided to play college football for the University of Alabama. He played there from 2014 to 2017. In his first two years, he didn't play much. But in his junior and senior years, he became a more important player for the team.

College Statistics

Here's a look at Cam Sims' college football stats:

Professional Football Career

Cam Sims was not chosen by any team in the 2018 NFL draft. This means he was an undrafted free agent. However, he still got a chance to play in the NFL. He signed with the Washington Redskins on May 2, 2018.

Playing for Washington

Sims playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020

In his first game in 2018, Cam Sims unfortunately hurt his ankle. This injury meant he couldn't play for the rest of that season.

Over the next few years, Cam moved between the team's main roster and the practice squad. The practice squad is where players train with the team but don't play in games unless they are called up. He was promoted to the active roster several times in 2019 and 2020.

Sims scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in 2021

In 2020, Cam Sims scored his first touchdown in a game against the New York Giants. Later that season, he had his best game yet, catching passes for 110 yards against the Giants. He also had a strong game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. By the end of 2020, he had caught 32 passes for 477 yards.

Cam Sims also played in his first playoff game in 2020. He was the team's best receiver in that game, catching seven passes for 104 yards. In 2021, he scored two more touchdowns, one against the Carolina Panthers and another against the Dallas Cowboys. He continued to play for the Washington team, which later changed its name to the Washington Commanders.

Other Teams

After playing for Washington, Cam Sims joined a few other NFL teams.

• In 2023, he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
• Later in 2023, he joined the practice squad for the New York Giants.
• He also spent a short time on the practice squad for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.
• In December 2023, he signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He signed a new contract with them in January 2024.