Article · Wikipedia archive · Last revised Aug 7, 2026

David Sims (running back)

David Sims is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He led the NFL in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season. He played college football for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.

Last revised
Aug 7, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
251 w
Citations
3
Source
Wikipedia ↗
David Sims
No. 35
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1955-10-26) October 26, 1955
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolDecatur (GA)
CollegeGeorgia Tech
NFL draft1977 (7th round, 169th overall pick)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts293
Rushing yards1,174
Rushing touchdowns19
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Sims (born October 26, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).1 He led the NFL in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season.2 He played college football for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.3

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1977 SEA 14 1 99 369 3.7 17 5 12 176 14.7 82 3
1978 SEA 12 9 174 752 4.3 44 14 30 195 6.5 25 1
1979 SEA 3 3 20 53 2.7 8 0 4 28 7.0 13 0
29 13 293 1,174 4.0 44 19 46 399 8.7 82 4
References

References

  1. "David Sims Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  2. "GT Athletics to Celebrate Groundbreaking African-Americans". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. August 29, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  3. "Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2007.