Key Highlights
- His father's a coach.
- Nick Saban's there with him, advising him.
- He had heard first round,” said Kiper.
- “You think about Ty Simpson, he could have been top five if he would have continued through.
- Offensive line let him down.
Pittsburgh Steelers Have Obvious Quarterback Answer in 2026 NFL Draft
Story byRoundtable Sports (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Jon ConahanThu, January 22, 2026 at 2:28 AM UTC·2 min readThe Pittsburgh Steelers are now in a weirder spot than anyone had predicted, mainly due to Mike Tomlin and the quarterback position. For a franchise built on continuity, the position has remained unsettled far longer than expected, and the head coaching situation only adds to that confusion. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the Steelers have managed to stay competitive, they also haven’t had any playoff success, and perhaps all of these changes will be a good thing. In order for that to happen, the Steelers need a quarterback. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes Ty Simpson could fit well with what the Steelers typically look for at the position, particularly later in the first round.“He's 23-years of age.
Credit: (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
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