Ted Sims Class: Freshman Hometown: Newton, Kan. High School: Newton HS Height / Weight: 6-1 / 230 Position: LB Birthdate: 11/27/1982 Experience: RS

2001 - Redshirt season.

NEWTON HS – Member of all-classes first team Top 33 by Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital-Journal… First team Class 5A First team All-Ark Valley Conference… Team defensive MVP as senior… Ranked among top linebacker prospects in state by MoKan Football… Led team and state in unassisted tackles… Three-year starter and lettered all four seasons… Was first freshman to earn a letter at Newton… High school football coach was Brent Glenn… Also earned three letters in track and field… Won state Class 5A shot put as senior with 53-7.75 mark.

PERSONAL – Born Nov. 27, 1982 in Newton, Kan… Parents are Jack and Pam Sims… Hopes to major in business… Enjoys vacations at the beach.