Jaylin Simpson

25-Year-Old SafetyS
IR
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Jaylin Simpson in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a two-year, $1.76 million contract with the Jets in December of 2024.
Placed on IR
SNew York Jets
Hamstring
August 3, 2025
Simpson (hamstring) reverted to injured reserve Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Simpson was waived with an injury designation by the Jets on Saturday, but he moved to IR one day later. The safety will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign unless he's able to reach an injury settlement with the team down the road.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaylin Simpson's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
179 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.45 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
133 in
 
Hand Length
9.88 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Simpson, a 2024 fourth-round draft pick, will move to cornerback after playing safety at Auburn. Simpson's 4.45-second 40-yard dash and 39.5-inch vertical will definitely play at corner, and the same is true of his outstanding reach (32 and 3/8-inch arms). Perhaps Simpson is a bit of a project for the Colts, but these are raw materials that can clearly refine into something useful with a little luck. He'll compete for a backup corner role in training camp and it wouldn't be surprising to see him play safety or a hybrid role as well.
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Signs with Indy's practice squad
SFree Agent
August 28, 2024
Simpson was signed to Indianapolis' practice squad Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Waived by Indianapolis
SIndianapolis Colts
August 27, 2024
Simpson was waived by the Colts on Tuesday.
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Fifth-round target for Indy
SIndianapolis Colts
April 27, 2024
The Colts selected Simpson in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 164th overall.
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