Jets Eye Ty Simpson for NFL Draft

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Jets are eyeing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as a prime target for the 2026 NFL draft. With nine picks locked in, including first round spots at number 2 and number 16, plus seconds at number 33 and 44, there. Front office has serious amulet to build around. Finn just wrapped a private workout with the team, putting him squarely on their radar. Standing six foot one into eleven pounds at about 23 years old, this junior brings solid tools to the table. He's shown against tough SEC defenses, showing sharp pre-snap reads, smooth mechanics and smart decision making that could fit right into New York's plans. Fans and scouts are buzzing because while Simpson's got that pocket presence, he's got hurdles too, like just one full starting season under his belt. A smaller build for the position and some wobbles on deep throws.

1:00Still, his play screen's potential impact player. Diving into the numbers from his 15 games last season, he hit 64.6% of passes for 3567. Yards, 28 touchdowns and only five picks, averaging 237.8 yards per game, with a 145.2 rating. Career wise, it's 3,948 yards, same touchdown and pick totals over 31 games, earning an 87.7 pf grade. If the Jets snack him early, he could be the steady arm they've been missing. Keep watching how this draft shakes out for Big Apple football.