Introduction
Tharold Dwight Simon (born March 6, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and was a member of the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII championship team. He played college football at LSU.
Early years
Simon was born in Eunice, Louisiana. He attended Eunice High School, and played football, basketball, and ran track for the Eunice Battling Bobcats. He played both receiver and defensive back in high school.
College career
Simon received an athletic scholarship to attend Louisiana State University, where he was a member of coach Les Miles's LSU Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012. He decided to enter the NFL Draft after his junior season.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks chose Simon in the fifth round, with the 138th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. On August 27, 2013, the Seahawks placed Simon on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The Seahawks would win Super Bowl XLVIII after they defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8. The Seahawks returned to the Super Bowl in the following year. Simon got to play in Super Bowl XLIX due to an injury teammate Jeremy Lane suffered in the game.
On September 13, 2016, Simon was released by the Seahawks.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 14, 2016, Simon was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals. He was released by the Cardinals on December 19, 2016.
Washington Redskins
Simon signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins on January 16, 2017.