Cam Sims

Position:
WR
Height:
6-5
Weight:
214
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Monroe, La.
High School:
Ouachita Parish

2017 (Senior)

Totaled 14 catches for 207 yards and a touchdown in his senior campaign ... recorded a career-long reception of 60 yards in his senior season ... selected as one of the UA coaching staff’s offensive players of the week for his play against Mercer. Florida State: Played against the Seminoles in the season opener but did not record any stats. Fresno State: Ranked second among the Tide wideouts with three catches for 28 yards ... had a long reception of 18 yards, which he hauled in on a crossing route on the first play of the game. Colorado State: Snagged one pass for a gain of seven yards against the Rams. Vanderbilt: Made one catch for a gain of 11 yards and a first down against the Commodores ... was one of 10 Tide receivers to register a catch on the afternoon in Nashville. Ole Miss: Caught one pass for a career-long 60-yard reception ... set the Tide in good field position for an eventual three-yard touchdown strike from Jalen Hurts to Hale Hentges. Texas A&M: Did not register a catch but was targeted three times on the night. Arkansas: Targeted often against the Razorbacks, finishing with two catches for 20 yards ... had a long reception of 14 yards, securing a first down for the Tide. Tennessee: Made a highlight-reel catch on the sideline, toe-tapping each foot for the 14-yard completion and Alabama first down. LSU: Caught one pass for 15 yards against the Tigers. Mississippi State: Hauled in his lone target of the night for a gain of 18 yards and a Crimson Tide first down. Mercer: Caught a pair of passes for 21 yards with his first touchdown reception of the season ... brought down a jump ball in the corner of the end zone from Tua Tagovailoa before toeing the out-of-bounds line to record the touchdown ... earned offensive player of the week recognition from the Tide coaches for his play against the Bears. Auburn: Targeted twice on the afternoon but did not record any catches in the Iron Bowl. Clemson: Saw two passes come his way but was unable to record any catches against the Tigers. Georgia: Hauled in one pass for a gain of 13 yards and a Crimson Tide first down ... added a touchdown-saving tackle on punt coverage to help keep the score close.

2016 (Junior)

Developed a role in the UA rotation at wide receiver ... totaled 14 receptions for 152 yards with a long play of 31 yards ... named one of the Alabama coaches' offensive players of the week for his performance against Chattanooga. USC: Hauled in one pass for 12 yards ... exited the game in the second half after suffering a shoulder injury. Ole Miss: Returned for his first game since suffering an injury against USC ... saw time in the deep Tide receiving corps but did not record any catches. Kent State: Hauled in a career-high four catches for 54 yards, also a career mark ... had a long reception of 31 yards ... narrowly missed his first career touchdown reception on at least two occasions. Kentucky: Made his second consecutive start for the Tide and hauled in one pass for a loss of a yard. Arkansas: Saw time against the Razorbacks but did not haul in any catches. Tennessee: Entered in a reserve role against the Volunteers but did not record any stats. Texas A&M: Played against the Aggies but did not register any stats. LSU: Played in the receiving corps against the Tigers but was not targeted. Mississippi State: Caught three passes for 45 yards against the Bulldogs ... tied his career-long reception with a 31-yard catch and run on a slant from Cooper Bateman. Chattanooga: Made his second career start and earned himself offensive player of the week honors from the UA coaching staff for his efforts against the Mocs ... hauled in a career-high tying four passes for 34 yards ... had a long reception of 13 yards on the day. Auburn: Hauled in one pass for eight yards against the Tigers ... his lone catch helped extend the Tide’s offensive drive that led to a game-tying field goal early in the first quarter. Florida: Saw time against the Gators but did not record any stats. Washington: Played in a rotational role at wideout but did not catch any passes. Clemson: Played at wide receiver and on special teams but did not record any stats.

2015 (Sophomore)

Earned playing time in 13 contests, collecting six catches for 46 yards with a long of 16.

2014 (Freshman)

Saw action in his first collegiate game against West Virginia as a true freshman while playing in 12 games ... finished with seven catches for 62 yards and three first downs. Southern Miss: Recorded his first career tackle (solo). Arkansas: Hauled in one reception for 15 yards and a first down. Texas A&M: Made three catches for 14 yards and a first down in extended action in the Tide’s 59-0 win over the Aggies. Western Carolina: Caught three passes for a season-best 33 yards and one first down ... pulled in the longest reception of his career with a 22-yard gain ... also caught his first touchdown, on a four-yard pass from Blake Sims in the first quarter.

High School and Personal Data

One of three Monroe, La., prospects that arrived at the Capstone in January of 2014 and participated in spring practice … a consensus four-star prospect who provided size and speed to the Alabama receiving corps … selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American Game … ranked as the No. 8 wide receiver by ESPN and rated 49th nationally in the ESPN300 … also listed as the No. 9 player in Louisiana by ESPN and the No. 29 player in the Southeast region … the No. 10 receiver by 247Sports, No. 7 in the state of Louisiana and ranked 82nd in the Top247 … the 247Composite rated him as the No. 12 receiver, No. 84 nationally and No. 9 in the state … 87th in the Scout300 and the outlet’s No. 17 wide receiver … No. 174 in the Rivals250 and the No. 24 wide receiver … four-star member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team … ranked as the No. 75 player in the class of 2014 and the No. 12 wide receiver … 2012 and 2013 Louisiana Sports Writers Association 5A All-State honorable mention … caught 39 passes for 948 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2012, averaging 24.3 yards per catch … played for Jeff Fitzgerald at Ouachita Parish High School … chose Alabama over Oklahoma State, Auburn, Georgia, Notre Dame, Southern California, Washington and Tennessee.