ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Alabama QB Ty Simpson could be an early Day 2 pick in the 2026 draft.
Simpson, according to Fowlers, could go “anywhere from 10 to 30 in the first round, but it’s hard to confidently project a home for him yet. Positional needs could push him above his grade, but enough scouts have a second-round grade on him to make early Day 2 a possibility.” Simpson’s draft stock has risen considerably over the past few weeks, as he’s made top-30 pre-draft visits with the Cardinals, Dolphins, and Browns. The Dolphins are reportedly intent on drafting a quarterback to play behind Malik Willis in 2026 and the Cardinals and Browns are without clear starting quarterbacks headed into this coming season. “I don’t think anyone expects him to come in right away and be great. If picked in the 20s, he’ll get experience and reps and get legs under him,” an AFC executive told Fowler. “He’s a good kid, a coach’s kid, had a lot of good production and success. Maybe not on the same tier as top guys, but he’s still a player.” Simpson last year at Alabama threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions over 15 games.