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Justin 
Simmons

S
#31
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ATL Falcons
6'2"
202lbs
32y/o
Justin Simmons headshot
Overall Grade '24
59.9
69th/97 - Ss
Snap Count '24
1017
18th/171 - Ss
Interceptions '24
2
23rd/97 - Ss
Pass Breakups '24
4
19th/97 - Ss
Justin Simmons headshot
Justin
Simmons
S
#31
|
ATL Falcons
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/26/2026
Justin Simmons was a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 59.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2024 season, 69th among 97 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 60.8 ranked 50th among 97 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 53.8 ranked 89th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Simmons broke up 4 passes in coverage. He allowed a 105.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 22 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 55 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Atlanta Falcons
2024
Denver Broncos
2016 - 2023
Boston College Eagles
2014

Honors

Honor
Year
AP second-team All-Pro
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Pro Bowl selection
2020, 2023
PFF101
2019, 2020
PFF second-team All-Pro
2020
PFF first-team All-Pro
2019
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PFF Grades

2024
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
59.9
AVG
69th/97 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
60.8
AVG
50th/97 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.7
AVG
60th/97 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
53.8
AVG
89th/97 Ss

Season Stats

2024
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
55
47th/97 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
2
23rd/97 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
45th/97 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
22
47th/97 Ss

Defense

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Rank
47
th
Solo Tackles
55
73
rd
Assists
10
36
th
Forced Fumbles
0
31
st
Stops
17
32
nd
Sacks
0
91
st
Missed Tackles
16
23
rd
Interceptions
2
44
th
Passer Rating Allowed
105.1
23
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.6
45
th
Total Pressures
2
19
th
PBUs
4
47
th
Receptions Allowed
22

Snaps

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Rank
18
th
Total Snaps
1017
22
nd
Run Defense Snaps
388
35
th
Pass Rush Snaps
16
17
th
Coverage Snaps
613