Kenneth Sims, a two-time All-American defensive tackle at Texas and eight-year NFL veteran, died Friday, the Longhorns announced. He was 65 years old.
No cause of death was provided, but Texas said Sims died peacefully in his home.
Sims is best remembered for a decorated college career that saw him enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. He remains Texas' all-time leader in forced fumbles with 15, while also contributing 322 tackles, 29 sacks, 50 tackles for loss, seven fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks in his four seasons.
In his senior season in 1981, Sims earned unanimous All-American honors, the Lombardi Trophy for the nation's top lineman and an eighth-place finish in the Heisman Trophy voting, with three first-place votes.