selections. Teaming with quarterback Tyler Thigpen, Simpson had 61 receptions for 1,077 yards and a Big South record 16 touchdowns, which were also school records. Against Georgia Southern, Simpson set a school record with 207 yards and two scores on only eight receptions. Against No. 3 Furman, he recorded 151 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown reception. In the school's first ever 1AA NCAA Football Playoff appearance, Simpson recorded 132 yards and two touchdowns against No. 1 Appalachian State. Simpson led the Big South with five games of 100 yards receiving or more. Senior season In 2007, Simpson broke all school career receiving records while playing in all 11 games. He posted 41 receptions for 697 yards and 11 touchdowns, all lower than his totals from his junior year. Professional career Cincinnati Bengals Jerome Simpson was selected in the 2nd round, 46th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year contract but did not have any receptions during limited playing time in 2009. Due to injuries to Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, Simpson made his second career start in Week 16 of the 2010 season and had a breakout performance, catching 6 passes for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. He followed it up with 12 catches, 124 yards, and a touchdown in a game against the Baltimore Ravens to end the season with 18 receptions. In Week 16 of the 2011 season, Simpson did a front-flip over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington to score a touchdown and landed on his feet. This move was also touted to be one of the best plays of the decade and was #1 on the year's top 10 plays. Minnesota Vikings Simpson signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 24, 2012. The deal was worth $2 million over 1 year. He was suspended for the first three games of the 2012 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Simpson re-signed a one-year contract with the Vikings on March 12, 2013. On March 14, 2014, Simpson re-signed a one-year contract with the Vikings. The Vikings released him on September 18. San Francisco 49ers Simpson signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on March 5, 2015. Simpson was suspended for six games due to violating the leagues substance abuse policy stemming back to a 2014 arrest. Simpson was activated by the 49ers on