Torricelli Simpkins III ( born June 6, 2002) is an American professional football guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles and South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life Simpkins attended Olympic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was chosen to participate in the 2019 Queen City Senior Bowl, an all-star football game that highlights high school talent in the region.
College career After graduating high school in 2020, Simpkins attended North Carolina Central University. He later transferred to the University of South Carolina for his final season. He got several awards, including the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and All-America honors at North Carolina Central, and Third-Team All-SEC honors at South Carolina in 2024.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Simpkins signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.
On August 30, 2026, Simpkins was waived.
Carolina Panthers On September 1, 2026, Simpkins was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. On September 29, Simpkins was promoted to the active roster.
References
External links Carolina Panthers bio South Carolina Gamecocks bio North Carolina Central Eagles bio