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This article is about the American player of American football. For other persons, see [Ben Simm](/source/Ben_Simm_(disambiguation)).

**Ben Sims** (born May 16, 2000) is an American professional [football](/source/American_football) [tight end](/source/Tight_end) for the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) of the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [Baylor Bears](/source/Baylor_Bears_football).

## Early life

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

## College career

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](/source/Freshman) in 2018, he [redshirted](/source/Redshirt_(college_sports)) 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](/source/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](/source/NFLPA_Collegiate_Bowl) after his final year and scored a touchdown in the game.[12]

## Professional career

### Minnesota Vikings

After going unselected in the [2023 NFL draft](/source/2023_NFL_draft), Sims was signed by the [Minnesota Vikings](/source/Minnesota_Vikings) as an [undrafted free agent](/source/Undrafted_free_agent).[13] 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.[14]

### Green Bay Packers

On August 31, 2023, Sims was claimed off waivers by the [Green Bay Packers](/source/Green_Bay_Packers).[15][8] Sims is one of the three new additions Tight ends alongside [Tucker Kraft](/source/Tucker_Kraft) and [Luke Musgrave](/source/Luke_Musgrave). Sims scored his first touchdown, receiving a pass from [Jordan Love](/source/Jordan_Love), during a Week 13 home win over the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs), which he celebrated with a [Lambeau Leap](/source/Lambeau_Leap).[16]

On October 25, 2025, Sims was waived by the Packers.[17]

### Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

On October 27, 2025, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings.[18]

### Miami Dolphins

On March 16, 2026, Sims signed with the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) on a one-year contract.[19]

## NFL career statistics

### Regular season

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 2025 GB 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 MIN 8 2 3 30 10.0 18 0 0 0 Career 45 8 11 93 8.5 28 1 0 0 Source: pro-football-reference.com

### Postseason

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

1. ["Ben Sims Biography"](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4373030/ben-sims). [ESPN](/source/ESPN). Retrieved August 30, 2023.

1. ["Ben Sims"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131036902/). *[Waco Tribune-Herald](/source/Waco_Tribune-Herald)*. December 21, 2017. p. 13. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Huber, Bill (September 1, 2023). ["Sims Went From Vikings' Practice Squad Meeting to Packers"](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/sims-went-from-vikings-practice-squad-meeting-to-packers). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. ["Ben Sims"](https://baylorbears.com/sports/football/roster/ben-sims/11385). [Baylor Bears](/source/Baylor_Bears)

1. Cherry, Brice; Werner, John (November 1, 2020). ["Sims finding place in BU offense"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131037217/). *[Waco Tribune-Herald](/source/Waco_Tribune-Herald)*. p. 31. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Werner, John (October 1, 2021). ["Sims proving tight ends still valuable"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131037452/). *[Waco Tribune-Herald](/source/Waco_Tribune-Herald)*. p. B1, [B10](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131037529/). – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Werner, John (October 23, 2020). ["The tight end show"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131037749/). *[Waco Tribune-Herald](/source/Waco_Tribune-Herald)*. p. 9, [13](https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald/131037848/). – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Huber, Bill (August 30, 2023). ["Packers Add Tight End, Safety Off Waivers"](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/transactions/packers-add-tight-end-safety-off-waivers). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. Martinez, Justin (August 27, 2022). ["Who is the top tight end in the Big 12? Ben Sims, Jahleel Billingsley make a strong case"](https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/big-12/2022/08/27/big-12-football-ranking-tight-ends-baylor-ben-sims/65420326007/). *[The Oklahoman](/source/The_Oklahoman)*

1. Sanchez, Noel (April 10, 2023). ["Chargers News: LA Met With A Pair of Potential Draft Picks"](https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/news/chargers-news-la-met-with-a-pair-of-potential-draft-picks-ns2002). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. Huber, Bill (April 15, 2023). ["Packers Host Record-Setting Tight End on Predraft Visit"](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/packers-host-record-setting-tight-end-on-predraft-visit). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. Ragatz, Will (May 5, 2023). ["Vikings UDFA Profile: Baylor TE Ben Sims"](https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-udfa-profile-baylor-te-ben-sims). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. ["Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents"](https://www.vikings.com/news/undrafted-free-agents-2023-nfl-draft). [Minnesota Vikings](/source/Minnesota_Vikings). April 29, 2023.

1. Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). ["Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023"](https://www.vikings.com/news/roster-moves-initial-53-man-waived-injured-2023). *Vikings.com*. Retrieved October 24, 2023.

1. ["Packers claim S Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims off waivers"](https://www.packers.com/news/packers-claim-s-zayne-anderson-te-ben-sims-off-waivers). *Packers.com*. August 31, 2023.

1. ["Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers: 2023 Week 13 Game Highlights"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOtv5V9II8o). NFL. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

1. ["Packers activate WR Christian Watson off PUP"](https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-wr-christian-watson-off-pup-oct-25-2025). *Packers.com*. October 25, 2025.

1. Peters, Craig. ["Vikings Place Carson Wentz on Injured Reserve, Claim Tight End Ben Sims"](https://www.vikings.com/news/carson-wentz-injured-reserve-roster-moves-2025). *vikings.com*. Retrieved October 28, 2025.

1. ["Dolphins sign Sims"](https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-sims). *MiamiDolphins.com*. Retrieved March 17, 2026.

## External links

- [Miami Dolphins bio](https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/players-roster/ben-sims/)
- [Baylor Bears bio](https://baylorbears.com/sports/football/roster/ben-sims/11385)

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