Alabama QB Ty Simpson enters the 2026 NFL draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has announced his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old informed the Alabama program of his decision after spending four years at the university, taking over as the starting quarterback in 2025. In his starting season, Simpson completed 64.5% of his passes, throwing for 28 touchdowns and five interceptions. The season concluded with a significant loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff. Initially considered a top prospect for the first overall pick in the draft, Simpson's stock has since declined, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore currently rated higher. Despite this, Simpson is still regarded as a talented passer and aims to prove himself as a first-round prospect to NFL teams.