Rams Eyeing Ty Simpson in NFL Draft, But Not at Top Spot

0:00On April 7th, the Los Angeles Rams are eyeing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the upcoming NFL draft, but they're not rushing to grab him early. Many Scouts rank him as the second best QB in this class, yet picking him at the 13th spot feels premature, 29th overall would fit. Better. Rams have shown repeated interest in Simpson throughout the offseason, positioning him as a potential option. He's not a lock for them at their first round slot though, especially with their knees behind Matthew Stafford. NFL analyst Todd McShay highlighted the Rams' interest on the Rich Eisen Show, noting they likely pursue Simpson only on their terms in the second, round around the 61st pick. He called Arizona a stronger fit overall, but LA remains in the conversation. There's talk of a team trading up from the second round into the first to snack Simpson on a five-year deal, instead of four, similar to what the Giants did last year with Jackson Dart. The Rams probably won't lead that charge, but a draft-day slide could make them aggressive.

1:04As Stafford's eventual successor and immediate backup, Simpson aligns with LA's timeline. Keep watching how the board falls, could be a smart value play if he drops.