Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces intention to enter 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old redshirt junior served as a one-year starter for the Crimson Tide, leading the team to the SEC Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. During the 2025 season, Simpson completed 305 of 473 passes, totaling 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also rushing for two touchdowns. Despite his successful season, Alabama was eliminated in the playoff quarterfinals by Indiana, where Simpson left the game with a rib injury.

Simpson was a backup to former Alabama quarterbacks Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe before securing the starting role. Throughout his college career, he played in 16 games as a reserve, completing 29 of 50 passes for 381 yards and scoring three rushing touchdowns. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 208 pounds, Simpson has a smaller body of work compared to other quarterbacks in the draft class, with