Purdue Boilermakers#97 · DL Wisdom Simms
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 320 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Kannapolis, NC
Wisdom Simms is a DL (#97) for Purdue, from Kannapolis, NC. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 7
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 13
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 7
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 20
Frame 18
Experience 17
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Wisdom Simms career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | NCCU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NCCU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
49
38
19No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Indiana State | W 44-19 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DL: #97
- ClassSenior
- HometownKannapolis, NC
Wisdom Simms: Purdue DL profile and stats
Wisdom Simms is a DL (#97) for Purdue, from Kannapolis, NC. This profile tracks Wisdom Simms's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Wisdom Simms in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Wisdom Simms play for?
Wisdom Simms plays for Purdue, wearing #97 at DL.
What position does Wisdom Simms play?
Wisdom Simms is a DL for Purdue.
How tall is Wisdom Simms?
Wisdom Simms is 6-4 and weighs 320 lb.
What year is Wisdom Simms in?
Wisdom Simms is listed as a senior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Wisdom Simms from?
Wisdom Simms is from Kannapolis, NC.
How many tackles does Wisdom Simms have?
Wisdom Simms has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.