Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Brains & Arm Talent

0:00On April 28th, the Rams just snagged Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with a 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Scouts call his superpower processing defense as fast and dropping pro-style throws into tight windows. After sitting behind Bryce Young and Jalen Moe Row for three years, he finally started as a senior in 2025 and lit it up. That year Simpson tied for the top spot in college football for big-time throws, hitting 30 of them according to pro football focus. Those are passes with perfect placement downfield or through traffic. He wrapped the season with just five picks over 15 games showing smarts without forcing in. Rams brass love his football IQ, especially since his dad coached him growing up. Their director of scouting said he plays like a vet in a pro-system, an analyst like Dame Brugler prays how he scans the whole field and resets. Mechanics on the fly. Check the film from games against LSU and Vanderbilt where he faked handoffs, stepped up, and ripped lasers between defenders for big gains. It's the kind

1:05of anticipation that translates straight to Sundays, much like Matthew Stafford's league, leading 58 big-time throws last year. Simpson's got that rare blend of brains and arm talent, so expect the Rams to groom him quick behind vets. This pick screams long-term stability at the most important spot.