Keith Sims is a former American football player who played as an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on December 17, 1967, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University (LSU) where he played college football.
Sims was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played for the Dolphins for nine seasons from 1990 to 1997 and then for the Washington Redskins in 1998 and 1999. He retired from the NFL after the 2000 season.
During his career, Sims was known for his strength and durability. He played in 147 games and started in 136 of them. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times in 1993, 1994, and 1995. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 1993 and 1995.
Sims was a key player on the Dolphins' offensive line during the 1990s. He helped protect quarterback Dan Marino and was a key blocker for running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar. He was also part of the Dolphins team that made it to the playoffs in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1995.
In 1998, Sims was traded to the Washington Redskins where he played for two seasons. He started in all 32 games during his time with the Redskins. However, the team struggled during his tenure, finishing with a 6-10 record in both seasons.
After the 1999 season, Sims was released by the Redskins and signed with the Baltimore Ravens. However, he was released by the Ravens before the start of the 2000 season and decided to retire from the NFL.
After retiring from football, Sims worked as a football analyst for various media outlets. He also became involved in philanthropy, starting the Keith Sims Foundation which supports children's charities in South Florida.
In conclusion, Keith Sims was a talented offensive guard who played in the NFL for ten seasons. He was a key player on the Miami Dolphins' offensive line during the 1990s and was named to the Pro Bowl three times. He also played for the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens before retiring from football in 2000. Sims has since become involved in philanthropy and continues to be involved in the football community as an analyst.
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