Browns' QB Buzz: Ty Simpson in Top 12?!

0:00On March 1st, NFL offseason rumors are kicking off early for the Cleveland Browns heading into 2026, but do not expect a ton of blockbuster moves. The team holds just two draft picks in a class that lacks star power and free agency looks thin too, limiting big splashes. Earlier this week at the NFL Combine, reports surfaced about the Browns doing extensive scouting on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Insiders say he could climb into the top 12 picks higher than many projections right now. Fans and analysts are mixed on this buzz. Simpson, already 23 years old, broke out in his final college season with a 65% completion rate, 3,500. 67 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 5 picks. Still, he ranks 30 second overall on big boards, and experts compare him to Mac Jones, predicting he might become just an average starter with. Some rough edges to fix. The Browns face big holes on the offensive line, and at wide receiver, plus new head coach Todd Monkin, as prioritized to Simpson.

1:05General manager Andrew Berry must weigh drafting another early quarterback against building elsewhere, especially with limited pieces around him. As we head into two more months of chatter, keep an eye on how these whispers shape up for Cleveland's rebuild.