Rob Sims

Robert Sims (born December 6, 1983) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State University.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Sims was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions

On April 5, 2010, Sims was traded to the Detroit Lions for defensive end Robert Henderson. Detroit also sent a 5th-round pick for a 7th-round pick as part of the trade in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Sims was named the 2013 recipient of the Detroit Lions / Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association / Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. The Good Guy Award is given yearly to the Lions player who shows consideration to and cooperation with the media at all times during the course of the season.

Personal life

His father, Mickey Sims, also played in the NFL.

Sims is a business partner with former teammate Calvin Johnson in opening several cannabis facilities across the state of Michigan, under the brand name Primitiv. The pair have also formed a partnership with Harvard University to support medical cannabis research.

References

External links

• Detroit Lions bio
• Rob Sims on X

1. Macedonia, Ohio
2. The Sims 2
3. A. J. Hawk
4. 2010 NFL draft
5. 2010 Detroit Lions season
6. Santonio Holmes
7. Catherine Wheel (band)
8. Nick Mangold
9. Craig Krenzel
10. 2006 NFL draft
11. Chris Gamble
12. 2010 Seattle Seahawks season
13. Mel Tucker
14. Nordonia High School
15. Calvin Johnson
16. Simon Fraser (American football)
17. 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
18. Will Smith (defensive end)
19. Bobby Carpenter (American football)
20. 2010 NFL season