Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Stafford's Successor

0:00On April 24th, the Los Angeles Rams just made a bold move in the 2026 NFL draft, snatching Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number. 13 overall. They're eyeing him as the next in line for Matthew Stafford, their defending MVP who's holding down the fort right now. This pick caught everyone off guard since Simpson wasn't pegged as a top 15 guy heading in the Thursday's first round. But with Stafford turning 38 in his contract wrapping up after next season, plus those retirement whispers, the Rams won a smooth transition under Sean McBae. They even looped in Stafford earlier that day to break the news, keeping things smooth with their veteran leader. Simpson steps in as the number two quarterback in his class, according to CBS Sports, fresh off a breakout year starting for the Crimson Tide. He racked up 3,567 passing yards in 2025, good for second team all SEC honors, though his stats dipped. Late in the season, from some weight loss tied to gastritis. He's the fourth Bama QB taken first round since 2020,

1:05joining names like Tuha, Maggjones, and Bryce Young. Rams fans can breathe easy knowing they've got that long-term stability locked in at the most important spot. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.