2006: Started in 10 of the 12 CCU games he played in... Earned numerous accolades his junior year, including First Team All-Big South ... First Coastal receiver to have a 1,000-yard season with 61 catches for 1,077 yards and Big South record 16 touchdowns, all new school records... His 89.8 yards per game ranked eighth nationally, while he tied for 21st in scoring (8.00 points per game) and was 35th in receptions per game (5.08).

2005: Started in six of the 11 games he played in and was named Second Team All-Big South for his efforts... Also honored on the Orangeburg Touchdown Club’s inaugural South Carolina All-Star Team... Led the team in all receiving categories with 33 catches for 527 yards and nine touchdowns, all single-season CCU records.

2004: Started all 11 games his freshman season at Coastal... Named the Big South Conference’s Freshman of the Year after leading the team with 26 catches for 419 yards and eight touchdowns... Was named Big South Freshman of the Week three times during the season for his play at Morehead State and against Davidson and Charleston (WV)... Had a banner opening to his career with four catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener at Morehead State.

High School: Played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and also played in the East-West game while being named to his second consecutive All-State honor... Named to NCPreps.com Class 2-AA All-State squad and was runner-up for Class 2-A Mr. NCHSAA Football... Led the Rams to their second consecutive 2-AA football title, setting a championship record with 13 catches and 133 yards of receiving and added a 62-yard touchdown pass, earning Team MVP accolades... Missed three games his senior year, but still had 96 receptions for 1,324 yards and 14 touchdowns.... Had almost 3,000 yards receiving his final two seasons and became the school’s all-time receptions leader, ... A three-sport star for the Rams, playing basketball and running track... Scored 19 points to lead Reidsville to its first 2-A State basketball title, earning MVP honors... Ran on the 2-A State Champion 4x400-meter relay team with a time of 3:21.

Personal: Full name: Jerome Louis Simpson... Son of Larry Simpson and Donna Simpson... Majoring in computer technology.