"Despite having only 15 college starts, the 6-foot-2, 208-pound Simpson already operates like a veteran at the line of scrimmage. Due to his ability to quickly diagnose coverages, fronts and blitzes, he was given a lot of pre-snap freedom to make audibles at the line of scrimmage and alter protections. He also showed an advanced understanding of where his hot routes were."
"A big domino in the 2026 NFL draft fell Wednesday, with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson declaring for the upcoming draft, which will begin on April 23 in Pittsburgh. Simpson had a breakthrough junior season with the Crimson Tide, throwing for 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdown passes and five interceptions in helping lead Alabama to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Now that he's in the draft, where does Simpson fit among 2026 quarterback prospects?"
Ty Simpson declared for the 2026 NFL draft after a breakout junior season, throwing for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions while helping Alabama reach the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Evaluators view him as a Day 2 prospect despite only 15 college starts because he is 23 and spent four years at Alabama. Simpson shows advanced pre-snap processing, the ability to diagnose coverages and blitzes, make audibles and identify hot routes. He has slightly above-average arm strength, operates well in short and intermediate areas and excels using play-action. His departure creates a quarterback vacancy at Alabama.
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