Ty Simpson

NFL Draft Profile: Ty Simpson

Position: Quarterback | School: Alabama | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 208 lbs | Archetype: Rhythm Gunslinger

College Career Summary

Ty Simpson’s path to the spotlight was a masterclass in patience. A former consensus five-star recruit from Tennessee, Simpson spent three seasons in the shadows of Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe. While he saw limited mop-up duty between 2022 and 2024, the "Ty Simpson Era" officially began in 2025 under head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Simpson silenced skeptics by orchestrating a high-powered vertical offense that led Alabama to the College Football Playoff. His 2025 campaign was defined by high-level efficiency (including a record-setting 100% completion game against ULM) and a flair for the dramatic, evidenced by a 17-point comeback win over Oklahoma in the CFP First Round. While critics point to late-season inconsistencies against Georgia, his raw arm talent and ability to operate a complex, pro-style system have kept him in the conversation as a potential first-round selection.

2025 Season Statistical Highlights

• Passing Yards: 3,500

• Completion %: 64.1%

• Touchdowns: 28 Passing, 2 Rushing

• Interceptions: 5

• Passer Rating: 146.5

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Cmp/Att, Yds, TD/INT)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Florida State	23/43, 254 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	B-	Gritty debut in a loss. Showed poise but struggled with deep ball timing early.
2	vs. ULM	17/17, 226 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	A+	Perfect Performance. Set the SEC record for completions without a miss.
3	vs. Wisconsin	24/29, 382 Yds, 4 TD/0 INT	A+	Shredded a Big Ten secondary. Displayed elite velocity and anticipation.
4	@ Georgia	24/38, 276 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	A	Statement Win. Outdueled an elite defense; accounted for 3 total TDs.
5	vs. Vanderbilt	23/31, 340 Yds, 2 TD/1 INT	A-	High-volume production. One late INT was the only blemish on a 300+ yard day.
6	@ Missouri	23/31, 200 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	B+	Tactical. "Took the profit" underneath and managed a tight road environment.
7	vs. Tennessee	19/29, 253 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	A	Career-defining mobility. Extended plays to find receivers in Third Saturday rhythm.
8	@ South Carolina	24/43, 253 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	B	Inaccurate for stretches but led a flawless 4th-quarter comeback (9/12 in the clutch).
9	vs. LSU	21/35, 277 Yds, 1 TD/0 INT	B+	Played "winning football." Protected the ball against a fierce pass rush.
10	vs. Oklahoma	28/42, 326 Yds, 1 TD/1 INT	B-	Statistically strong, but the fumble and INT in a narrow loss hurt his grade.
11	vs. E. Illinois	11/16, 147 Yds, 0 TD/2 INT	D	Season Low. Uncharacteristic lack of focus. Two picks against an FCS foe is alarming.
12	@ Auburn	19/35, 122 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	B	Low yardage, but high impact. Found the endzone when it mattered in the Iron Bowl.
13	vs. Georgia (SEC)	19/39, 212 Yds, 1 TD/1 INT	C-	Rattled by pressure. Mechanics broke down under the lights of Mercedes-Benz.
14	@ Oklahoma (CFP)	18/29, 232 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	A	The Redemption. Overcame a 17-point deficit to secure a playoff victory.

NFL Scouting Report

Strengths

• Elite Arm Elasticity: Simpson can generate easy velocity from multiple arm slots. He doesn't need a clean pocket to "flick" a 20-yard comeback route with zip.

• Anticipation and Layers: He shows a professional-grade ability to throw receivers open, particularly on intermediate "seam" and "hole" shots against zone coverage.

• Pocket Navigation: While not a "runner," Simpson is a savvy "climber." He has an innate sense of where the pressure is coming from and can reset his feet quickly.

• Football IQ: Having sat under two different coaching regimes at Alabama, he is extremely comfortable making checks at the line and diagnosing complex SEC blitz packages.

Weaknesses

• Hero Ball Tendencies: At times, Simpson trusts his arm too much. He has a "Tua-esque" habit of passing up an easy 5-yard checkdown to hunt for a 25-yard explosive into double coverage.

• Mechanical Lapse Under Pressure: When interior pressure reaches him, his footwork tends to widen, which causes his accuracy to pull left or sail high.

• Inconsistency: His 2025 tape is a rollercoaster. He can look like the No. 1 overall pick one week (Wisconsin) and a confused backup the next (Eastern Illinois).

Scheme Fit

• Primary Fit: Vertical West Coast / Pro-Style Spread. He is a natural fit for a system like the Los Angeles Rams (McVay) or Green Bay Packers (LaFleur) that asks the QB to make rhythmic reads and intermediate throws.

• Pro Comparison: Kirk Cousins with more arm juice.

Scout's Final Word

"Ty Simpson is the ultimate 'traits' gamble. He has the five-star pedigree and an arm that can make throws 90% of NFL backups can't make. However, his 2025 tape shows a player still learning to handle the 'boring' parts of the game—the checkdowns and the throwaways. If a team is patient enough to let him sit for a year, they could find a Top-10 starter. If they rush him, the turnovers might break him. He is a High-End 2nd Round / Fringe 1st Round prospect."

Draft Projection: Round 1 (Pick 25–32) or Early Round 2