Ty Simpson
Born December 21, 2002 in Martin, Tennessee. Father Jason Simpson has been the
head coach at UT-Martin (FCS) since 2006, giving Ty a football-family upbringing.
HIGH SCHOOL: Westview HS in Martin, TN. As a junior, passed for 1,888 yards + 20 TDs and
rushed for 311 yards + 7 TDs. As a senior, 2,827 passing yards, 41 TDs, just 3 INTs, plus 862
rushing yards and 11 TDs — Westview won the Tennessee 2A State Championship. Named 2021
Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year. Rated a five-star recruit, #27 overall in the 2022
class.
COLLEGE: Four years at Alabama. Chose Bama over Clemson, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. Backed up
Bryce Young, Jalen Milroe. With Milroe declaring for 2025, Simpson took over as Alabama's
full-time starter in 2025 under second-year HC Kalen DeBoer. Steady debut season — ran an
up-tempo spread with good protection and accurate short-to-intermediate throws.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Round 1, picks 20-40. QB2 in the class behind Mendoza. Cleveland (#6) is
the realistic floor; a QB-desperate team trading up for him in the 20s is a real scenario.
Key question: franchise QB ceiling or high-end backup? The tape shows poise — scouts split
on whether the arm talent plays up outside.
Scouting Profile
Combine / Pro Day Measurables (reported)
| 40-yard dash | 4.62 |
| Vertical jump (in) | 33.5 |
| Broad jump | 9'9" |
| Bench press (225 reps) | N/A |
| 3-cone drill | 7.05 |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.25 |
| Wingspan | 75.0" |
| Hand size | 9 1/2" |
Numbers compiled from NFL Scouting Combine results, Pro Day box scores, and beat-writer reports. "Reported" means cross-referenced against multiple sources; verify on nfl.com/combine for definitive marks.
College Career Stats
- 2022-24 Alabama: backup behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe; 110 career attempts in mop-up duty
- 2025 Alabama (Sr): 1st year as full starter — 3,182 yds, 26 TD, 7 INT, 65.8% — Maxwell semifinalist
Strengths
- Strong arm — drives outs and 9-routes with velocity
- Athletic enough to extend plays and make off-platform throws
- Pre-snap operator — Bama's offense gave him pro-style protection calls
- Tough — stood in vs SEC pass rushes without panic
- 5-star pedigree finally lived up to the hype
Weaknesses / Areas to Develop
- Mechanics drift — base widens late in games
- Decision-making — forced 3 INTs vs Auburn that should have been throwaways
- Only 1 full year of starter snaps
NFL Pro Comparison
Justin Herbert (lower-end variant) — strong-armed, athletic pocket passer with pre-snap acumen but processing/decision questions
Outcome Range
- Floor: Multi-year backup with spot-start ceiling
- Median: 10-year starter; never quite franchise but reliable
- Ceiling: Pro Bowl franchise QB — Tua-tier production with more legs
Scheme Fit
Pro-style offense with RPO + play-action; ideal for a Kalen DeBoer / Lincoln Riley NFL system
Pre-Draft Visits
Top-30 visits with the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints
Signature College Game
2025 Iron Bowl vs Auburn: 350 yds, 4 TDs, game-winning drive in a 31-28 Bama win
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