Nassir Sims Season 2022

Entering 2022 season

HONORS
* 2019 SDSU Defensive Scout Player of the Year

Physical defender with a large frame ... Will be in the mix for playing time once again this season ... Entered the 2022 season third on the depth chart at defensive tackle.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2021)
Played in 13 of the team’s 14 games, registering six tackles in 109 snaps ... Made his collegiate debut in the opener against New Mexico State on Sept. 4 but did not record a stat in eight snaps late ... Did not record a stat in eight snaps late at Arizona on Sept. 11 or in eight snaps vs. Utah on Sept. 18 ... Recorded his first career tackle (assisted) against Towson on Sept. 25, logging seven snaps ... Had another assisted tackle against New Mexico on Oct. 9 in 14 snaps ... Did not record a tackle in four snaps at San José State on Oct. 15, in seven snaps at Air Force on Oct. 23, four snaps against Fresno State on Oct. 30, four snaps at Hawai’i on Nov. 6 and two with Nevada on Nov. 13 ... Had his first multi-tackle game with two at UNLV on Nov. 19 in 11 defensive snaps ... Came up with another two tackles in 13 snaps against Boise State on Nov. 26 ... Did not play against Utah State in the Mountain West Championship game on Dec. 4 ... Played 12 statless snaps vs. No. 24/25 UTSA in the Tropical Smoothie Frisco Bowl on Dec. 21.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2020)
Did not play his second season at SDSU.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2019)
Redshirted his first season on The Mesa, earning the team’s defensive scout player of the year award.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three letters at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Ariz. … Led the Scorpions to a 26-11 record over the three years with two league championships (2016 and 2018) … Amassed 123 tackles (76 solo), 36.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (according to MaxPreps) … Also scored four rushing touchdowns (three in 2018) … A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247sports … Received a grade of 82 by 247sports, while being listed as the 33rd-best recruit in Arizona … Also had a Scout Grade of 73 by ESPN and was ranked 32nd in Arizona.

PERSONAL
Nassir Kalan-Doriel Sims was born April 12, 2001, in Flint, Mich. ... Picked San Diego State over offers from Washington State, Syracuse, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon State, New Mexico State and Northern Arizona … Is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in finance.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: 2 vs. Boise State (11/26/21), at UNLV (11/19/21)