Ty Simpson: First-Round Prospect or Risky Bet?

0:00On April 8th, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson stands out as one of the most debated prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class. Bleacher report ranks him as the number two quarterback and number 26 overall player. In their latest mock draft, they have the Arizona Cardinals trading back into the first round to snag him at pick number 26. A veteran scout chatting with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler compared Simpson to a blend of Jared Goff and Mac Jones, seeing him as a solid starter in the pros. His traits have kept evaluators buzzing through the pre-draft workouts. Simpson draws mixed reactions around the league. While his talent excites some, others hesitate because he only started 15 games total at Alabama, with just one full year under his belt. That limited experience makes first round talk tricky for plenty of scouts, but believers point to his raw skills as a reason to bet on him anyway. With the draft kicking off April 23rd, Simpson has a few weeks to show teams his first round material and quiet the

1:00doubters. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.