Ernie Sims III (born December 23, 1984 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American football player for the Detroit Lions, who played outside linebacker for the Florida State University Seminoles. He also attended North Florida Christian High School. His father Ernie Sims Jr., played football under head coach Bobby Bowden at Florida State in 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981. His mother, Alice Sims, formerly Alice Bennett, was an All-American sprinter on the Florida State track and field team from 1980 through 1983. His younger brother, Marcus Sims, a highly regarded high school running back, announced in February of 2006 that he will also play his college football at Florida State.