Torricelli Simpkins
Career Summary
Torricelli Simpkins III is an offensive lineman from Charlotte, North Carolina, who played at North Carolina Central and South Carolina before signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
Simpkins is from Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended Olympic High School before beginning his college football career at North Carolina Central.
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High School
At Olympic High School, Simpkins earned SoMECK 7 All-Conference recognition and was selected for the 2019 Queen City Senior Bowl.
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College Career
Simpkins was a four-year starter across North Carolina Central from 2021 through 2023 and South Carolina in 2024. He started all 13 games at right guard for the Gamecocks after transferring, following a 2023 season in which he helped NCCU reach the FCS playoffs.
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Path to the NFL
Simpkins attended the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and then agreed to terms with New Orleans after the 2025 NFL Draft as an undrafted free agent.
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NFL Career
Simpkins signed with the Saints on April 27, 2025. He made the roster as a rookie, appearing in 15 games with two starts at guard during the 2025 season.
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Career Accomplishments
At NCCU, Simpkins was the 2023 MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, a first-team All-MEAC selection and a Stats Perform FCS All-America Third Team honoree. He also earned 2022 first-team All-MEAC recognition, while at South Carolina he was a team captain and third-team All-SEC selection in 2024.
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Playing Style
Simpkins offers interior-line versatility, with Saints materials identifying flexibility at center and guard. An NCCU coach said he could play all five offensive-line positions and praised his physicality and football intelligence.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 34.4
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