Ben Sims

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This article is about the American player of American football. For other persons, see Ben Simm.

Ben Sims
No. 89 – Minnesota Vikings
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-05-16) May 16, 2000 (age 25)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolClark
(San Antonio, Texas)
CollegeBaylor (2018–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2025
Receptions8
Receiving yards63
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Ben Sims (born May 16, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears.

Early life

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Sims was born on May 16, 2000.[1] He attended Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas and was ranked a three-star recruit after totaling 24 catches for 444 yards and seven touchdowns while playing tight end as a senior.[2] ESPN ranked him the 28th-best tight end nationally and Sims committed to play college football for the Baylor Bears over several other offers, including from Auburn, Arizona State and Texas Tech.[2]

College career

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Sims played five seasons for Baylor and was one of the most productive tight ends for the Bears in their history.[3][4][5] As a true freshman in 2018, he redshirted while playing three games, and the following year, he made an appearance in eight games.[4][6] In 2020, Sims became a starter for Baylor and posted 14 receptions for 164 yards and a team-high (tied) three touchdowns.[6] When he scored for the first time, it was the first touchdown by a player at his position for the team since 2017.[7]

In 2021, Sims had 31 catches for 361 yards and nine touchdowns; his nine scores were the most for a tight end in Baylor history.[8][9] He was named honorable mention all-conference for his performance.[8] He returned for a final season in 2022 and tallied 31 receptions for 255 yards, being named honorable mention all-conference and second-team All-Texas.[10] He finished his collegiate career as Baylor's all-time leader in touchdowns by a tight end (12), additionally having the second-most receptions (78) and the fourth-most yards (785).[11] He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl after his final year and scored a touchdown in the game.[12]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		 250 lb
(113 kg)		 33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.59 s 1.56 s 2.68 s 4.41 s 7.46 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		 15 reps
All values from Baylor's Pro Day[13]

Minnesota Vikings

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After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Sims was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[14] In preseason, he caught three passes for 53 yards with a long of 33.[8] He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 29, 2023.[15]

Green Bay Packers

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On August 31, 2023, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[16][8] Sims is one of the three new additions Tight ends alongside Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave. Sims scored his first touchdown, receiving a pass from Jordan Love, during a Week 13 home win over the Kansas City Chiefs, which he celebrated with a Lambeau Leap.[17]

On October 25, 2025, Sims was waived by the Packers.[18]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

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On October 27, 2025, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings.[19]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD Fum Lost
2023 GB 17 1 4 21 5.3 12 1 0 0
2024 GB 17 5 4 42 10.5 28 0 0 0
Career 34 6 8 63 7.9 28 1 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

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Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD Fum Lost
2023 GB 2 0 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0
Career 2 0 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References

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