Ty Simpson: NFL Draft's Top QB Prospect

0:00It's April 22, I'm Cory with the story. This is Kansas News Today, driven by AI. Ty Simpson's turning heads as the number 2 quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL draft class. This Alabama standout could land anywhere from the mid to late first round or early second, especially in a draft light on top signal callers. Teens might even trade up or back on day 1 to grab him. With just 15 college starts under his belt, the 23-year-old Simpson screams developmental project over instant starter. Still, his sky high potential means plenty of quarterback needy squads will circle, giving him time to grow without weak one pressure. Pittsburgh Steelers make perfect sense here. Aaron Rodgers might play one more year or retire, leaving a thin room with guys like Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. At pick 21, they could snag Simpson to learn behind the legend or compete right away. Meanwhile, the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Los Angeles Rams are also in the mix.

1:01Jets lack a future after Justin Fields flamed out. Cardinals need post-Kyler Murray's stability amid Jacobi Preset drama, and Rams want Sean McVease. Magic touch to groom him behind Matthew Stafford. Eyes will be on Simpson Thursday night as teams jockey for position. His upside could reshape a franchise's quarterback future before the dust even.