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• Professional football safety Ko Simpson plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.

  Simpson was arrested in South Carolina in the early morning hours of January 1, 2009, for hindering police and released on bail.ESPN.com: Ko Simpson Faces Charges in South Carolina Days later, he requested a pretrial intervention program, that, with the completion of community service, could expunge the charges from his record.The Herald: Ko Simpson Seeks Pretrial Intervention

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Yukota "Ko" Simpson
  2. Born: November 9, 1983
  3. Birthplace: Rock Hill, South Carolina
  4. Height: 6'1"
  5. Weight: 202 lbs
  6. Position: Safety
  7. High school: Rock Hill High School
  8. Attended University of South Carolina, majoring in sport and entertainment management
  9. SEC Freshman of the Year
  10. Two-time All-American
  11. Married to Natasha Brice

• Brief Biography

  After a successful career in college, which included awards such as the 2004 SEC Freshman of the year, the 2004 and 2005 All-SEC and All-American, Simpson was drafted to the Bills as the team's fourth round pick in the 2006 NFL draft. As a rookie in the NFL, he was able to attain one sack, 77 tackles, and an interception. He was however, was placed on injured reserve after the first game of the 2007-2008 campaign with an ankle injury.

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