Ty Simpson Projected Late First-Round Pick

Alabama QB Ty Simpson, the No. 2 QB in the 2026 NFL Draft, is projected as a late first-round pick, potentially to the Los Angeles Rams. He completed 64.5% of passes for 3,567 yards, 28 TDs, and 5 INTs in his lone season as a starter. Praised for pocket awareness, accuracy, and quick release, he's compared to a more athletic Mac Jones or Tony Romo. Simpson also turned down lucrative NIL paydays from other schools. While needing consistency, he shows potential as a solid NFL starter.