Ty Simpson: Rams' Backup Plan for Future

0:00It's April 23rd, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI Your Gridiron Update. I'm Corey with the story. One of the hottest names for the 2026 NFL Draft is Ty Simpson. The former Alabama quarterback ranked as the number 2 signal caller in. His class behind Fernando Mendoza. He's no surefire first round pick, sitting at number 11 overall on CBS Sports's big board across all positions, but his potential has scouts paying. Teams like the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers could grab him early on day 1 or day 2 since they need quarterbacks right now. Surprisingly, the Los Angeles Rams topped the list as a landing spot, even though they roll with 38-year-old MVP Matthew Stafford. Simpson fits perfectly as a backup plan for the Rams, since he's just a one-year starter who can learn from a vet like Stafford before stepping up. Last season, he earned second team all SEC honors with 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and

1:02only 5 picks, leading Alabama to an 11 and 4 record. That Crimson Tide Squad hit the SEC Championship, beat Oklahoma in the college football playoff, but fell to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, showing Simpson's got poise under pressure. A coach's son with sneaky athleticism, he throws on the run, shred zone coverages, and draws Derek Carr Combs, also making him a puzzle piece for a smart. franchise like the Rams as they eye the future.