""Everybody talks about my starts, but I played in other games besides that. I played really good NFL players. Think about my freshman year, learning from the No. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner [Bryce Young] ... going on scout team I got Will Anderson [Jr.], Dallas Turner, Henry To'oTo'o, got Kool-Aid [McKinstry] on one side, Terrion [Arnold] on the other side. ... The Alabama locker room was as close to a locker room in the NFL as you can get.""
Ty Simpson, an Alabama quarterback, is projected to be a top pick in the 2026 NFL draft despite starting only 15 games in four seasons. In 2025, he completed 64.5% of his passes, throwing for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions, leading Alabama to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. His limited experience raises concerns among NFL executives, as history shows that quarterbacks with fewer than 20 college starts often struggle in the league. Simpson remains confident, citing his experience against top talent during practice and his time learning from elite players.
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