Key Highlights
- He’s viewed as the clear QB2 in this class behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, but his path to the first round isn’t guaranteed yet. Simpson has never shied away from proving himself, and that reputation followed him throughout his time in Tuscaloosa.
- So, it makes sense that he’s planning to throw at the Combine. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Simpson will participate in the on-field passing session next week. For a quarterback trying to cement his draft position, the decision carries weight.
- Simpson wants teams to watch him work instead of just grading him off film.
- His stock has been uneven, particularly after a rough finish to his final season at Alabama. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn his lone year as the starter in Tuscaloosa, Simpson completed 64.5 percent of his passes for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions.
- Early in the season, some scouts viewed him as a safe top-10 selection. RELATED: Does the NCAA, college football lack leadership?Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium.
