Rams' Bold Move for Simpson in NFL Draft

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL draft quarterback class looks super polarized right now, with Fernando Mendoza pegged as the top guy, and likely going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. Ty Simpson sits right behind him as the other big name in first round talks, but evaluators see a steep drop off after that compared to guys like Garrett Newsmeyer or Carson Beck. League Insider say Mendoza and Simpson could be the only two quarterbacks taken in the first three rounds, making Simpson's landing spot a huge, strategic play for any team. The Los Angeles Rams have their eyes on Simpson with the 13th overall pick, and that's no secret around the league. Before a win now squad led by 38-year-old MVP, Matthew Stafford, grabbing a quarterback that high, sparked real debate about ignoring, immediate help. A recent blockbuster trade shakes things up even more, as the Rams shipped their 29th pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for cornerback trend. Big Duffy, that spot was a safer late first bet on Simpson, but jumping to 13 amps up

1:03the risk for a super bowl contender. Rams brass has that bowl mentality though, so if they truly rate Simpson as generational, expect him to swing big and let the chips fall.