The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 35
Owen Simpson
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- Vestavia Hills
2025
Appeared in all 12 games as the kickoff specialist... had 26 touchbacks in 59 attempts... averaged 58.8 yards per kickoff... had 570 total kickoff yards vs. Alabama State... season-best 64.6 yards per kickoff on Sept. 20 at No. 15 Tennessee.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Vestavia Hills High School... was a 3-star recruit according to 247 Sports... chose UAB over UCF... averaged 58.8 yards per kickoff... had 68 total touchbacks as a varsity player... also averaged 41.1 yards per punt... downed 21 punts inside the 20... totaled 120 points... was 78-of-80 on PATs including 44-of-44 his senior season.
Appeared in all 12 games as the kickoff specialist... had 26 touchbacks in 59 attempts... averaged 58.8 yards per kickoff... had 570 total kickoff yards vs. Alabama State... season-best 64.6 yards per kickoff on Sept. 20 at No. 15 Tennessee.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Vestavia Hills High School... was a 3-star recruit according to 247 Sports... chose UAB over UCF... averaged 58.8 yards per kickoff... had 68 total touchbacks as a varsity player... also averaged 41.1 yards per punt... downed 21 punts inside the 20... totaled 120 points... was 78-of-80 on PATs including 44-of-44 his senior season.
UAB vs Troy Postgame Press Conference
Monday, December 15
Jevon Jackson with the GAME WINNING Touchdown 🙌🤩 #uabfootball #collegefootball
Sunday, December 14
Toussom comes up clutch on 4th down🚫😤
Saturday, December 13
Hooks goes UP⬆️ for this touchdown#uabfootball #collegefootball
Friday, December 12
