The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 35
Owen Simpson
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- Vestavia Hills
2025 (UAB): Appeared in all 12 games as the kickoff specialist
- Had 26 touchdowns in 59 attempts
- Averaged 58.8 yards per kickoff
- Had 570 total kickoff yards versus Alabama State
- Season-best 64.6 yards per kickoff (9/20) at No. 15 Tennessee
High School: Attended Vestavia Hills High School
- Was a three-star recruit according to 247Sports
- 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 Baseball | The Quick Cut: at Alabama
Thursday, April 23
UAB Beach Volleyball | The Quick Cut: Blazer Beach Bash
Saturday, April 18
UAB Softball | The Quick Cut: Memphis Series
Thursday, April 09
UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 08
