Ty Simpson Aims for 'Franchise QB' Status at Combine

Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson, projected as a potential first-round pick, declared at the NFL Scouting Combine he's ready to prove he's a "franchise quarterback." Despite only 15 college starts in 2025, he threw for 3,567 yards, 28 TDs, and 5 INTs. Simpson believes Alabama's system prepared him for the NFL. He's considered the second-best QB prospect behind Fernando Mendoza and has drawn interest from the Cleveland Browns due to familiarity with coach Todd Monken.