Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Stafford's New Backup

0:00On April 29th, the Los Angeles Rams shocked folks by grabbing Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL draft, making him Matthew. Stafford's backup quarterback. This 23-year-old Alabama product wasn't on everyone's radar for the Rams, especially since Simpson told reporters he never met head coach. Sean McVey, or General Manager, less need before the pick. Sneeds spilled the tea on the Pat McAfee show, saying they kept pre-draft meetings, super hush-hush to throw off teams like the Cardinals and Steelers, who were circling Simpson. The kids stopped to the script and played it cool during his draft call, but he rolled through for a visit the very next day. Stafford got looped in early by McVey, and the veteran QB was all smiles about mentoring the rookie. Sneed called Stafford smart for getting the long-term plan, especially after the Rams' strong 12-5 regular season that landed them in the NFC Championship, where they fell 27-31 to the Seahawks.

1:00Simpson balled out his senior year at Alabama, with 3,567 passing yards and 28 touchdowns over 15. Games, even snagging a manning award finalist nod, Rams' brass couldn't be happier with the steel. Now, the QB room stacked with Stafford leading Simpson backing up and Stetson binning it rounding it out, setting L.A. up.