Rams' Day Two Draft Picks: Wideouts, Tackles, Linebackers

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams just grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, eyeing him as the future replacement for their 38-year-old starter, Matthew Stafford. In his one year as the full-time starter, Simpson took the Crimson tie to the college football playoff, starting all 15 games and putting up. Solid numbers and a pro-style offense. Simpson shines on play-action passes, posting a 1-21.4 pass or rating last season while throwing for over 1100 yards, touchdowns, and just one pick on those drop-backs. The Rams run play-action more than any team at 36%, so his fifth ranked volume in college makes him a natural fit right away. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Simpson owns the lowest interception rate in Alabama history at under 1%, with only five picks on five. 123 attempts. He re-s defenses like a vet and nails accurate throws, tying for the most big-time passes

1:01in college ball with 30 of those clutch downfield. Dimes. Digging deeper, Simpson cracked the top 10 in Crimson tied single-season records for attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, and completion. Finish. Think fourth in yards at 3567 and 28 scores. He also dominated intermediate throws, leading the country with 11 big-timers from 10 to 19 yards out. This pick arms the Rams with a precise pocket passer, ready to step in, blending a lead ball placement and low-risk decisions that could keep there. And it's humming for years.