Ty Simpson

Simpson grew up in Martin, Tennessee, where he attended Westview High School. He passed for 1,888 yards and 20 touchdowns while also rushing for 311 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. As a senior, Simpson was named the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year after passing for 2,827 yards and 41 touchdowns against three interceptions while rushing 92 times for 862 yards and 11 touchdowns as Westview won the 2A Tennessee State Championship. He was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama after considering offers from Clemson, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. ==College career==

Simpson joined the Alabama Crimson Tide as an early enrollee in January 2022. He made his college debut in the season opener against Utah State, completing one of two pass attempts towards the end of a 55–0 win. Simpson played in four games during his true freshman year while redshirting the season. On August 11, 2025, Simpson was named the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2025 season. He completed 305 of 473 passes for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions on the season. He led Alabama to an 11–4 record and advanced to the 2025–26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals, losing the 2026 Rose Bowl to the Indiana Hoosiers, 38–3. On January 7, 2026, Simpson declared for the 2026 NFL draft. Statistics ==Professional career==

On April 23, 2026, the Los Angeles Rams selected Simpson in the first round, with the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. ==Personal life==

Simpson is a Christian. His father, Jason Simpson, has been the head football coach for the UT Martin Skyhawks since 2005. ==References==