Simpson Hyped for Steelers Draft

0:00On April 22nd, Ty Simpson is hyped about the chance to kick off his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Alabama quarterback shared that, right before the draft kicks off in Pittsburgh, saying the Gritty City matches his tough playing style perfectly. He met Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and General Manager Omar Khan at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year. Simpson praised the organization as solid and gritty, just like the town, and showed major respect for both leaders. The Steelers head into the draft without a locked-in starting quarterback unless Aaron Rogers makes a surprise move. They hold the 21st pick and might not grab a signal caller there, but Simpson fits as a prime option if they do. Analysts like ESPN's Jordan Read and NFL.com's Bucky Brooks rank Simpson as the number two quarterback in this class, right behind Fernando. Mendoza. He's no surefire first-rounder, but he'll be right there in Pittsburgh on Thursday night. With the draft clock ticking, keep an eye on whether Simpson hears his name called by the Steelers.

1:03It could be the Gritty match we've all been waiting for. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.