The Colts added to their defensive backfield on Saturday, selecting Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson in the fifth round (No. 164 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The 5-foot-11, 179 pound Simpson appeared in 47 games (23 starts) for Auburn from 2019-2023, where he totaled 116 tackles, seven interceptions, 14 pass break-ups and four tackles for a loss. Simpson picked off a team-high four passes in 2023, including a pick-six, and was named a Second-Team All-SEC player.
Simpson played outside corner, slot corner and safety during his college career at Auburn. He was also a regular contributor on special teams, including on punt coverage.
The 24-year-old Simpson ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and had a 39.5-inch vertical leap at the NFL Combine earlier this year.
Simpson is a native of Brunswick, Ga.
The Colts added to their defensive backfield on Saturday, selecting Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson in the fifth round (No. 164 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
FILE - Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) carries the ball after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Samford Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. Simpson has been selected to The Associated Press midseason All-America team, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte catches a pass for a touchdown as he rolls into the end zone over Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson (36) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson (36) breaks up a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson (36) lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees (19) is upended by Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson, right, after a reception during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) lines up during an NCAA football game against LSU on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) catches a pass as Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
South Carolina running back ZaQuandre White (11) runs with the ball against Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) breaks up a pass to Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn's Jaylin Simpson (36) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game against Mercer on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mississippi wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) hauls in a 35-yard touchdown pass reception past Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart (1) hurdles by Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Massachusetts quarterback Taisun Phommachanh (3) is tackled by Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) intercepts a pass intended for Samford wide receiver Chandler Smith (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas (1) stiff arms Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) as he carries the ball during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt wide receiver London Humphreys (83) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) celebrates after Alabama missed a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) is tackled by Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) as he caries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Jaylin Simpson of Auburn (36) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson (62) celebrates with fellow defensive backs after the workout at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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