Class of 2026

Anthony Simpson

Inductee

A Graduate of Cobert County High school in the class of 1985 where he was three sport athlete playing football, basketball, and running track for the Tribe. In football he was part of Indian teams that made four consecutive playoff appearances and in 1984 the Indians were the 5A Region 16 champions with a 10-2 record. During his senior season he gained over 1700 yards in total offense, was the TimesDaily 4A-6A Offensive Player of the Year, and the first team running back on the 4A All-State team. After football season he played basketball and was a vital member of the team that went 18-6 as he was named second team All-Area. After basketball Anthony was part of a 4x100 relay team that captured the 5A State Championship at the state track meet. Following high school, he went on to play for the University of North Alabama where he was moved to defensive back recording two interceptions in 1985 and was part of the Lions team that reached the Division II National Championship game that season.