Rams Draft QB Ty Simpson, No Face-to-Face Meetings

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams just snag quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall and the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fresh off the pick, Simpson dropped a bombshell. He's never met head coach Sean McVeigh or general manager less need, the guys who chose him. His only contact with the team was super brief. Just some chats was scouted Alabama and talks through his agent. Teens often play it close to the vest to hide their interest, but it's rare for a franchise QB pick like this without face-to-face meetings, especially since NFL squads dig deep on top prospects. Fans and analysts are buzzing because McVeigh hasn't met a draft tee before picking since 2020. Stafford remains the clear starter. McVeigh called it his team, and Simpson will battle Stetson Bennett for backup spot. McVeigh did loop in Stafford beforehand, but kept those combos private. Simpson's hype to finally link up with the crew, saying his first call with Sneed felt surreal. The Rams eyed both short-term depth and long-term upside, loving how Simpson's Alabama scheme

1:02mirrors their play action and movement game. With Day 2 kicking off at 7pm, Eastern on Friday, the Rams hold picks in the second and third rounds, plus more later, plenty of moves left too. Hold around this new arm.