David Sims (running back)

David Sims

No. 35
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1955-10-26) October 26, 1955 (age 69) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:	Decatur (GA)
College:	Georgia Tech
NFL draft:	1977: 7th round, 169th pick
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (1977–1979)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 293 Rushing yards: 1,174 Rushing TDs: 19 Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Sims (born October 26, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He led the NFL in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season.^[1] He played college football for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.^[2]

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1977	SEA	14	1	99	369	3.7	17	5	12	176	14.7	82	3
1978	SEA	12	9	174	752	4.3	44	14	30	195	6.5	25	1
1979	SEA	3	3	20	53	2.7	8	0	4	28	7.0	13	0
		29	13	293	1,174	4.0	44	19	46	399	8.7	82	4

References

1. "GT Athletics to Celebrate Groundbreaking African-Americans". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. August 29, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
2. "Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2007.