Ty Simpson didn’t earn his first start at Alabama until his fourth season with the program. He said that each year with the Crimson Tide presented him opportunities to transfer, but his goal was always to become the school’s starting quarterback.
As Simpson has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, he is viewed as a quarterback who could compete for a starting role in the 2026 season, depending on where he lands.
Chase Daniel Sees Clear Path for Ty Simpson in One NFL Team
Simpson remains relatively inexperienced for a quarterback projected as a possible first-round pick, but ESPN analyst Chase Daniel has already identified a potential NFL fit for the Alabama signal-caller.
“The more I think about it, the more I think the Rams should be in on Ty Simpson,” Daniel tweeted.
Los Angeles came up just short of a Super Bowl 60 appearance after falling 31-27 to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 25. Their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, has one year left on his two-year, $84 million contract, and while his long-term future is uncertain, there is little doubt he will return in 2026 following one of the finest seasons of his career.
He led the league in both passing yards (4,707) and touchdown passes (46) during the 2025 season.
Stafford’s play put him squarely in the MVP conversation, as he earned his third Pro Bowl selection and his first-ever first-team All-Pro honor. Head coach Sean McVay has made it clear that as long as Stafford wants to continue playing, the door remains open for his return.
From the Rams’ standpoint, selecting Simpson would not represent an immediate quarterback change but rather a long-term succession strategy. That idea is reflected in PFSN’s three-round 2026 mock draft, which lists Los Angeles as a natural landing spot for Simpson.
“With Matthew Stafford nearing the twilight of his career, the Los Angeles Rams could turn to Alabama’s Ty Simpson as a future heir to the offense. If any coach in the NFL can help the talented arm of Simpson reach its full potential, it may be Sean McVay.
“What sets Simpson apart is his mechanical precision. His throwing motion is smooth and repeatable, with consistent hip torque, shoulder alignment, and release timing that translate cleanly to the NFL. He reads defenses with a quarterback’s instincts, spotting coverage gaps pre-snap and anticipating throws over the middle with advanced timing.”
Simpson combines sharp processing ability with arm strength and legitimate athleticism. He finished second in the SEC last season with 3,567 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, ranking No. 25 in the PFSN’s CFB QB Impact Metric with an 85.4 score. He threw only five career interceptions in 523 attempts.
Simpson was phenomenal in his high school career as well, winning the 2A Tennessee State Championship and the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior season.
