The Los Angeles Rams spent the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson for him to serve as an understudy to Matthew Stafford and further develop after only 15 starts for the Crimson Tide.
Simpson brings enough arm strength, mobility, and playmaking ability to fit a modern NFL offense. He can extend plays outside structure, threaten defenses as a runner, and make throws to multiple levels when his timing is right. The concerns are tied to experience, processing speed, and consistency. He can be late working through reads, his ball placement can drift under pressure, and he may need time before he is ready to handle a full NFL passing game. His long-term appeal comes from the physical tools, but his long-term value will depend on how quickly he develops behind No. 9 in this quarterback-friendly building.
2026 Ty Simpson Fantasy Football Outlook
This one will be short and sweet: Barring an injury that keeps Stafford off the field for extended action, we're not going to see Simpson play meaningful football in the upcoming year. His long-term fantasy use is solely based on when Stafford walks away, and there's probably at least one more season in his tank before we're looking at Simpson under center in 2028.
