The Seahawks drafted Anthony Simmons with the 15^th overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Clemson University. Simmons was a standout at linebacker for Seattle for the entirety of his seven-year NFL career as he started 79 of his 87 games played in. He registered 591 tackles in his seven seasons, including a career high of 147 tackles in 2000. Simmons also added nine interceptions and 10 sacks throughout his NFL career.