| Current team | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|
| Number | 15 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Birth date | December 21, 2002 (age 23) |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 1 |
| Weight lb | 211 |
| High school | Westview (Martin, Tennessee) |
| College | Alabama (2022–2025) |
| Draftyear | 2026 |
| Draftround | 1 |
| Draftpick | 13 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Unsigned draft pick |
| Highlights | |
| Statseason | 2026 |
| Statlabel 1 | Passing attempts |
| Statlabel 2 | Passing completions |
| Statlabel 3 | Completion percentage |
| Statlabel 4 | TD–INT |
| Statlabel 5 | Passing yards |
| Statlabel 6 | Passer rating |
| Pfr | SimpTy00 |
Ty Simpson (born December 21, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Rams in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Simpson was born on December 21, 2002 and grew up in Martin, Tennessee, where he attended Westview High School.[2] He passed for 1,888 yards and 20 touchdowns while also rushing for 311 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior.[3] 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.[4][5] He was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama after considering offers from Clemson, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.[6][7]
College career
Simpson joined the Alabama Crimson Tide as an early enrollee in January 2022.[8] 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.[9] Simpson played in four games during his true freshman year while redshirting the season.[10]
On August 11, 2025, Simpson was named the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2025 season.[11] 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.[12] On January 7, 2026, Simpson declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[13]
Statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| 2022 | Alabama | 4 | 0 | — | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 138.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Alabama | 6 | 0 | — | 11 | 20 | 55.0 | 179 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 130.2 | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Alabama | 6 | 0 | — | 14 | 25 | 56.0 | 167 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 112.1 | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2025 | Alabama | 15 | 15 | 11−4 | 305 | 473 | 64.5 | 3,567 | 7.5 | 28 | 5 | 145.2 | 90 | 93 | 1.0 | 2 |
| Career[14] | 31 | 15 | 11−4 | 334 | 523 | 63.9 | 3,948 | 7.5 | 28 | 5 | 143.0 | 112 | 223 | 2.0 | 5 | |
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.[15]
Personal life
Simpson is a Christian.[16] His father, Jason Simpson, has been the head football coach for the UT Martin Skyhawks since 2005.[17]
References
- ^ Patra, Kevin (April 23, 2026). "2026 NFL Draft: Rams select Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall in stunner". NFL.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ Casagrande, Michael (February 27, 2021). "Get to know Ty Simpson, Alabama’s next 5-star QB". AL.com. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Odom, Michael (March 12, 2021). "Alabama football commitment Ty Simpson trying to win Clemson fan brother over with Tide gear". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Hamilton, Jarod (November 26, 2021). "TSSAA football playoffs: Westview, Ty Simpson made championship game". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Windham, Katie (December 7, 2021). "Alabama QB Commit Ty Simpson Named Tennessee Gatorade State Player of the Year". SI.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (February 26, 2021). "Elite QB prospect Ty Simpson commits to Alabama football over Clemson, Tennessee". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Kercheval, Ben (February 26, 2021). "Alabama football recruiting: Five-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Crimson Tide over Clemson, Tennessee". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Windham, Katie (December 21, 2021). "Early Enrollee QB Ty Simpson Already Making Impression on Alabama Teammates". SI.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Navarro, Manny (September 7, 2022). "The True Freshman Report: Surprise starters and budding young stars after Week 1". The Athletic. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ McNair, Kirk (December 19, 2022). "Bryce Young Has Confidence In Backup Quarterbacks". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Low, Chris (August 11, 2025). "Ty Simpson named Alabama starting quarterback for opener". espn.com. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Beacham, Greg (2026-01-01). "Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals". AP News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Leuzzi, John (January 7, 2026). "Alabama football QB Ty Simpson declares for NFL draft". USA Today. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Ty Simpson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (23 April 2026). "READ: Rams select QB Ty Simpson with 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Los Angeles Rams
- ^ Brauner, Michael (August 29, 2025). "Alabama QB Ty Simpson: ‘I’m a Christian first and then I’m a football player’". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Kreager, Tom (December 4, 2021). "Ty Simpson: Mom cheers son to football title while watching husband's college game". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 8, 2022.