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Ty Simpson Draft Profile

Prospect Information

College: Alabama
Height/Weight: 6’ 1’’/211
Hands: 9 3/8"
Age: 23 (at the time of the 2026 season opener)

Important NFL Combine/Pro Day Numbers

40-Yard Dash: N/A
Vertical Jump: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
3-Cone: N/A

College Production (Stats)

Profiles similar to: Brock Purdy

Plays similar to: A more athletic Mac Jones (but with Eli Manning's throwing mechanics)

Position-Specific Attributes and Grades

Note: my usual format (citing examples for each attribute) does not display well on the site. Please click this link to access them.

Positives

  • Very composed considering his lack of experience; consistently makes smart yet aggressive throws into tight windows.
  • Turnover worthy play rate of 3% in his first year as a starter in the SEC with a lackluster running game supporting him is commendable.
  • Typically very good at working the short and intermediate part of the field; posted 22 touchdowns versus only two interceptions on throws that traveled less than 20 yards in the air; very confident throwing over the middle of the field.
  • Possesses refined throwing mechanics (footwork, follow-through, etc.) and appears comfortable working the pocket to his benefit.
  • Above-average athlete who can outrun most defensive linemen to the edge and throw with accuracy on the move.
  • Boasts a quick processor and does not hesitate to rip it when he sees it.

Negatives

  • While his 6-foot-1, 211-pound frame does not automatically disqualify him from being a good NFL quarterback, it is not typically the kind of build that succeeds at the next level.
  • Tried to do too much on too many runs, which is a recipe for disaster (in terms of his durability) in the NFL given his small frame.
  • Did not account for a middle-of-the-field defender on most of his interceptions, suggesting an inability to adjust to a coverage look that changes post-snap.
  • Although somewhat expected for a first-time starter, he does not always know when to give up on a play; he took more sacks (30) than he should have.
  • Regressed over the last six games of 2025 (although 30 drops - tied for third-most in FBS - did not help his cause).
  • One-year starter in college makes him a high-risk quarterback prospect (given the lack of success those kinds of prospects have had traditionally), even if that one year came in the SEC.

Bottom Line

For the better part of the last 20 years, the typical Alabama quarterback has been able to work as a game manager because he can rely on a strong running game and dominant defense. Simpson had neither of those things and very little experience heading into the 2025 season, so he deserves a lot of credit for guiding the Crimson Tide to an 11-4 record against a schedule that included games against eight ranked opponents. Especially for a first-year starter, Simpson was exceptional knowing when and how to throw into tight windows. His other plus attribute is his mobility. While he is not going to win many games with his ability to carry a rushing attack and is definitely not a game-breaker as a runner, defenders need to account for his ability to scramble. Simpson is more than athletic enough to operate an offense that relies on boot action and/or trusts its quarterback to pick up a third-and-medium with his legs in a key situation.

Simpson's regression late in the season needs to be addressed. Over the first nine contests, he completed 66.9% of his passes, averaged 273.4 passing yards per game and posted a 21:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Over his last six outings, those numbers dipped to 60.5, 184.3 and 7:4, respectively. He did not play his best against the best defenses (Oklahoma x 2, Georgia and Indiana). How much of that is a product of defenses realizing Alabama was not capable of boasting a capable rushing attack, how much of it was a lack of playing experience and how much of it was him not moving defenders with his eyes? Simpson has enough tools to enjoy a long career in the pros, but the list of smaller quarterbacks with average arm strength and one year of starting experience in college thriving in the pros is a short one (no pun intended). He has some first-round traits, but he is a great example of a player who will likely need the offensive scheme to make him look good as opposed to someone who accentuates the scheme and puts an offense on his shoulders.

This article originally appeared on The Huddle: Ty Simpson Film Profile

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