Wes Sims (American football)

Wesley O. Sims (born April 8, 1981) is a former American football player in the National Football League (NFL).

Career
Sims attended Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Oklahoma and was a letterman and a standout in football and track & field. In football, he was a USA Today All-USA selection, and helped lead his team to the Class 4A state title as a senior. In track and field, Sims set the state records in the shot put (65 ft), and the discus (195 ft), winning the state championship four times indoor shot put, twice in outdoor shot put, and twice in discus.

He chose Oklahoma over Texas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Penn State, and Florida State.

Sims was drafted by the Miami Dolphins as a sixth round pick (177th overall). He was traded with Jamar Fletcher to the San Diego Chargers for David Boston. He played one game for the Chargers.

He was also a member of the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints.