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Wingate University Athletics

2021 Football Roster

Hugh Patton

52 Xi Simpson

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 290
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Chester, S.C.
  • High School Chester HS

Biography

2019: Xi Simpson saw action in 12-of-12 games as the Bulldogs won 10 games for the first time in school history…Wingate made its third consecutive trip to the NCAA playoffs…The Bulldog offensive line helped WU finish second in the SAC in passing offense (202.3) and passing yards per completion (15.76)…
 
2018: Simpson earned playing time in 10 contests for the NCAA playoff qualifier Bulldogs…Simpson and his offensive line mates helped running back Nijere Peoples earn SAC Offensive Freshman of the Year honors with 110.3 yards per game and a league-best 14 rushing touchdowns…Saw action in both NCAA playoff games at West Georgia and at Lenoir-Rhyne…
 
2017: Simpson utilized a redshirt season in his first year…The Bulldogs won the South Atlantic Conference championship…

Personal

Full name is Xi Simpson
Born on March 27, 1999
Born in Chester, South Carolina
Son of Twanda Johnson
Majoring in Sports Management
Favorite Athlete is Kobe Bryant or Cam Newton
Favorite sports team is Indianapolis Colts or Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite movie is John Wick, Lone Survivor
Favorite TV show is Martin
Favorite musical artist is Rod Wave
Favorite food is steak
Most memorable sports moment is my first college start was on ESPN3
Favorite sport to play other than football is basketball
People I admire the most are people who don't mind their business 
Something people don’t know about me is I like anime
Nickname: Xi
Favorite Quote: "I know I ain't the G.O.A.T., but I fit the description."
 

Statistics

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2021

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Historical Player Information

  • 76

    2017Freshman

    OL
    6'2" 275 lbs
    76
  • 76

    2018Redshirt Freshman

    OL
    6'2" 290 lbs
    76
  • 52

    2019Redshirt Sophomore

    OL
    6'2" 290 lbs
    52
  • 52

    2020Redshirt Junior

    OL
    6'2" 290 lbs
    52
  • 52

    2021Redshirt Senior

    OL
    6'2" 290 lbs
    52