Ernie Sims

Total tackles	623
Sacks	5.5
Forced fumbles	6
Fumble recoveries	3
Interceptions	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ernie Sims
Florida State Seminoles
Title	Assistant linebackers coach & defensive analyst
Personal information
Born	December 23, 1984; Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school	Tallahassee (FL) North Florida Christian
College	Florida State (2003–2005)
NFL draft	2006: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Detroit Lions (2006–2009); Philadelphia Eagles (2010); Indianapolis Colts (2011); Dallas Cowboys (2012–2013); Arizona Cardinals (2014)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	Florida Atlantic (2018); Assistant strength and conditioning coordinator; Florida Atlantic (2019); Director of football operations; South Florida (2020); Defensive quality control analyst; South Florida (2021–2022); Linebackers coach; South Florida (2022); Interim defensive coordinator; UCF (2023–2024) ; Linebackers coach; Florida State (2024–present); Assistant linebackers coach and defensive analyst;
Awards and highlights
	PFWA All-Rookie Team (2006); First-team All-American (2004); Second-team All-ACC (2004);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	623
Sacks	5.5
Forced fumbles	6
Fumble recoveries	3
Interceptions	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ernie Sims III (born December 23, 1984) is an American college football coach and former professional player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He is an assistant coach for Florida State University, a position he has held since 2024. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.