Corey Simon Corey Jermaine Simon ( born March 2 , 1977 ) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League ( NFL ) for eight seasons . He played college football for Florida State University ( FSU ) , earned All - American honors , and was a member of a BCS National Championship team . The Philadelphia Eagles chose him with the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft , and he played professionally for the Eagles , Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans of the NFL . Simon was selected to the 2004 Pro Bowl . Early years . Simon was born in Boynton Beach , Florida . He attended Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach , Florida , where he played for the Ely Mighty Tigers high school football team . As a senior , he was the " Miami Herald " ' s defensive player of the year , named to the All - USA squad by " USA Today " , and a Super Prep Dream Team selection . College career . Simon accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Florida State University , where he played for coach Bobby Bowden ' s Florida State Seminoles football team from 1996 to 1999 . He was considered to be the most dominating defensive lineman in college football . Following his senior season , Simon was a first - team All - Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) selection , and was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American . He was also a finalist for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy . He ended his career at FSU by helping his team win a BCS National Championship . His 44 tackles behind the line of scrimmage tied the Seminoles ' career record set by Ron Simmons . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . The Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the first round ( sixth pick overall ) of the 2000 NFL Draft , and he played for the Eagles from 2000 until 2005 . He started in four NFC Championship games during his six seasons with the Eagles . Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl once during these years , losing Super Bowl XXXIX to the New England Patriots , 24 - 21 . After the 2004 season , the Eagles placed the franchise tag on Simon , which he refused to sign . After contract negotiations failed to produce a long - term deal , the Eagles lifted the franchise tag , making Simon an unrestricted free agent . Indianapolis Colts . Simon signed with the Indianapolis Colts , for whom he played the entire 2005 season . In 2006 , Simon underwent surgery , was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform / Non - Football Injury list during training camp , and did not play in any games . He did not attend Super Bowl XLI with other inactive players , and was not invited to the Super Bowl ring ceremony in June 2007 . He was once coined " the missing piece to the Super Bowl puzzle " . On August 1 , 2007 , Colts owner Jim Irsay stated that Simon ' s release from the team was imminent once a settlement could be reached . The team announced Simon ' s termination on Saturday , August 4 , 2007 . Tennessee Titans . On August 28 , 2007 , the Tennessee Titans signed Simon . Retirement . On October 25 , 2007 , Corey Simon announced that he was retiring from Pro Football after eight seasons in the NFL because of polyarthritis . He is residing in Centerville , Florida , a northeastern suburb of Tallahassee .