Kenneth Sims, NFL No. 1 Pick, Dies at 65

Kenneth Sims, a renowned former Texas Longhorns football player and No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, passed away at the age of 65. Sims, who played from 1978-1981, was a two-time consensus All-American and won the Lombardi Award as a senior, helping Texas achieve a 10-1-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking in 1981. He was drafted by the New England Patriots, where he played 74 games over eight seasons, recording 17 sacks. Despite battling injuries, he was a formidable presence on the field and finished fifth in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 1982. Sims was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021, leaving behind a legacy as both a dominant player and a beloved teammate.