Brad Simpson shined on both sides of the football for Ralston High School, where he led the Rams to the second round of the Class B Nebraska state playoffs and an 8-3 overall record. Recruited as a linebacker, Simpson tallied 98 tackles, including 65 solo stops, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. For his efforts, he was named to the Class B all-state team by the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World-Herald as a senior. Simpson also led the Ralston offense at quarterback, finishing with 802 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns, while throwing for 881 yards and seven scores. On special teams, Simpson averaged more than 34 yards a punt and had a long of 57 yards. Simpson chose to walk-on at NU over scholarship offers from both Central Missouri and Nebraska-Kearney. Simpson is the son of Dan and Carrie Simpson.
— Huskers.com