Ty Simpson Joins Rams, Ready to Grind

0:00On April 25, Rams just snagged Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, 13th overall, in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fresh off the plane in Los Angeles, less than a day after hearing his name called, he's already feeling the love from his new squad. Matthews Daffer's wife Kelly hit him up with a welcome message and offered to smooth the transition for him and his family. Safety Quentin Lake texted right after the pick-2, and Simpson's pumped to chat with Stafford Soon. Coach Sean McVeigh highlighted how Alabama's offensive coordinator, Ryan Grub, run schemes that mirror the Rams-style play-action, footwork, drop. Bax, all that detailed stuff. Simpson says he studied Rams' film back at Bama and seized the perfect fit. Meanwhile, he's ready to sit and grind like he did behind Jay-la Milro and Bryce Young for three years before starting. No rush he bet on himself by entering the draft early and got paid with the spot. Simpson's got zero regrets, channeling Nick Sabin's words that this is just the start.

1:03With that patient mindset and scheme match, he's geared up for a long run like Stafford's in LA.