A dynamic, sideline-to-sideline linebacker out of Clemson, Trenton Simpson has grown into a reliable piece of Baltimore's linebacker corps alongside Roquan Smith.
Trenton Simpson entered the NFL as one of the most athletic linebackers in the 2023 draft class, running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at 235 pounds. Drafted in the third round by Baltimore, he joined a linebacker room already featuring Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen and has spent his career developing into a consistent contributor in run defense and coverage.
Path to the league
Simpson racked up 187 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks across three seasons at Clemson, ranking as one of the top inside linebacker prospects in the 2023 class. The Ravens selected him in the third round, 86th overall, in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Simpson's combination of size and speed made him a versatile fit for Baltimore's defense from day one. He has steadily increased his role each season, moving from a situational piece into a regular contributor capable of starting when the Ravens need him.
2025 season recap
Simpson appeared in all 17 games for Baltimore in 2025, starting six, and posted a career-high 2.5 sacks to go with 66 total tackles and a pass defensed. He stepped into a larger role late in the season, including a nine-tackle performance in Week 15 against Cincinnati while filling in for injured starters.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Trenton Simpson
- Pro Football Reference: Trenton Simpson
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
17 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ravens | 17 | 66 | 34 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ravens | 17 | 73 | 40 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | ravens | 15 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- defense
- College
- Clemson
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
