High School- College Career
He attended Starkville High School in Mississippi, where he played middle linebacker. Simpson a two time All-SEC performer in 1998 and 1999 at Mississippi State University Simpson played in 40 games in college from 1996–99, starting in 27 of them. He had 104 tackles, and 2 sacks in his sophomore year. Simpson earned 82 tackles impressively while missing 3 games due to a knee injury in his junior year. Simpson capped off his senior season with 105 tackles, Sporting News 1st Team All-American, and Dick Butkus semi-finalist honoring the best linebacker in college football in 1999. Barrin's senior season was highlighted by his 23 tackles 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery game verses rival Ole Miss which earned him SEC defensive player of the week.
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