Jaylin Simpson: ‘As I set my sights on the 2024 NFL Draft, I carry the Auburn spirit with me’
After five years on The Plains, Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson is officially heading to the 2024 NFL Draft, he revealed on social media Wednesday morning.
“Auburn has been more than a university to me; it’s been a home,” Simpson wrote in a composed farewell uploaded to his Instagram account. “The friendships, the lessons, the victories, and even the challenges have all contributed to an experience that I will forever cherish.
“As I set my sights on the 2024 NFL Draft, I carry the Auburn spirit with me. To my teammates, coaches and the entire Auburn community – thank you for making these years genuinely special. Here’s to the memories created and the ones yet to come. War Eagle forever!”
Simpson accepted his invitations to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Dec. 6, indicating to the likelihood of him bypassing his final year of eligibility and turning pro. But now his decision is solidified.
Simpson’s decision to shift to the big leagues comes on the heels of a 2023 year at the safety position, which saw him score 36 tackles and four interceptions and four pass breakups – an effort that helped him achieve an amazing 78.3 season grade, per Pro Football Focus.
According to PFF, Simpson surrendered one touchdown in coverage all season on 25 targets.
ESPN, the Associated Press, CBS Sports, Pro Football Focus, Fox Sports, USA Today, Sporting News, The Athletic, 247 Sports and the Reese’s Senior Bowl all had Simpson as one of their midseason All-Americans.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper rated Simpson as the fourth-best safety in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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