Zeion Simpson-Smith

Zeion Simpson-Smith is a freshman defensive tackle for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the FBS, wearing jersey No. 95. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he is listed at 6-foot-1 (73 inches) and 271 pounds, and is an active roster player. In his 2025 regular season action, Simpson-Smith appeared in six games and made zero starts, contributing as a rotational interior defensive lineman. His most notable production came in disruptive plays behind the line of scrimmage: he logged 2.0 sacks for 17 yards and 2.0 tackles for loss (17 yards), along with 2 quarterback hits. Overall, his Zeion Simpson-Smith stats for the season included 11 total tackles (9 solo, 2 assists). He also showed impact on takeaways, recording one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. No interceptions, passes defended, or safeties were credited in the available season totals. This Zeion Simpson-Smith NCAAF profile reflects early college football experience with measurable pressure production from the defensive tackle spot, highlighted by sacks, tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in limited games played.