Rams first-round rookie quarterback who set Alabama's lowest career interception rate before Los Angeles drafted him to sit behind Matthew Stafford.
Ty Simpson waited his turn at Alabama, then delivered a standout first season as a starter in 2025: 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a trip to the SEC Championship Game. The Rams traded up to take him 28th overall in 2026, drafting a developmental successor to sit and learn behind Matthew Stafford.
Path to the league
Named Alabama's starter in August 2025 after backing up, then completed 305 of 473 passes for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions. His 0.956 career interception percentage is the lowest in Alabama history, and he earned All-SEC second-team honors.
2026 draft and role
The consensus second-best quarterback in the 2026 class behind Fernando Mendoza. The Rams gave up a 2027 second-round pick to move into the bottom of Round 1 and take him 28th overall. He projects to sit behind Stafford in 2026, with veteran Jimmy Garoppolo in the room as a mentor, as Los Angeles plans a two-year succession window.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Ty Simpson
- NCAA.com: Ty Simpson career and stats
- ESPN: Ty Simpson career stats
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Quarterback
- Group
- offense
- College
- Alabama
- Hometown
- Martin, TN, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
Latest news about Ty Simpson
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