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A former New England Patriots No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft has pass3d away.
Kenneth Sims reportedly died in his sleep on March 21, 2025, while battling an illness.
Sims had a notable college career at the University of Texas, where he was a two-time All-American. He accumulated 131 tackles during his junior year and received the Lombardi Award as a senior.
The late NFL player played eight seasons in the NFL, exclusively with the Patriots. He was a significant contributor to the team’s first AFC Championship team. Throughout his career, Sims faced multiple injuries which ultimately led to an early retirement.
The Patriots expressed deep sadness at his pass!ng, acknowledging his impact on the franchise and the sport. Sims’ legacy as an important figure in football is remembered, and thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time.
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Former Patriots Sims Spent Eight Seasons With Patriots
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Born in Kosse, Texas, Sims began his football journey at the University of Texas in 1978. Initially, he played as a backup to future Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael. Kenneth became a dominant force on the field and recorded 131 tackles and earned both All-Conference and All-American honors.
In his senior year, he gained significant recognition, becoming the first Longhorn to win the Lombardi Award, which is given to the top college lineman in the nation.
After being drafted first overall, Sims played all eight seasons of his NFL career with the Patriots, appearing in 74 games and starting 64. He recorded a total of 17 sacks, with his standout season occurring in 1985, when he contributed to the team’s Super Bowl XX run.
Sims’ career saw significant injury struggles, including a broken leg and a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite facing challenges with injuries throughout his career, Sims remained a respected and influential player on the Patriots’ defense until his retirement in 1990.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Following his pass!ng, the University of Texas expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to him as a “Longhorn Legend.”
President Donald Trump Reveals His Honest Feelings About Patrick Mahomes And His Family
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President Donald Trump offered strong praise for Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, and mother, Randi, in a new interview with Clay Travis.
Unlike many other high-profile athletes, Patrick Mahomes has avoided publicly discussing politics and refused to endorse a candidate for the 2020 or 2024 presidential elections. On the contrary, Brittany and Randi haven’t at all tried to hide their support for the polarizing president.
During his interview with Travis On Outkick, Donald Trump called Brittany and Randi “loyal” and “great women.” The president of the United States mentioned how he met Patrick’s mother at one of the Chiefs’ games:
“I love those two women – they’re so great. And they’re so loyal. They’re so great. I met Patrick’s mother at the game, before the game started she came over. And Brittany, I’ve seen so much of Brittany, just being so loyal and beautiful. It’s really nice.”
Trump spoke to Fox News’ Bret Baier before Super Bowl 59. He also raved about Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, calling the former “a phenomenal wife”. Trump predicted the Chiefs to win Super Bowl 59, but they were instead crushed by the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22.
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Patrick Mahomes Stays Away From Public Political Discussions
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Notable NFL players like Nick Bosa and Gardner Minshew II publicly endorsed Trump for his 2024 campaign. Former players like Brett Favre, Jay Cutler, Brian Urlacher, Lawrence Taylor and Antonio Brown also voiced their support for Trump.
But Patrick Mahomes has, and probably for the best, decided to avoid discussing politics publicly. He knows that he’ll divide a large portion of his fanbase if he openly endorsed a candidate, after all.
