Ty Simpson NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Los Angeles Rams QB

Damian ParsonNov 9, 2025

The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ty Simpson flashed potential to be an NFL starting quarterback with a savvy, polished skill set that translates well into NFL offenses.

Simpson's first eight or nine games were a great display of his positives as a prospect. That said, injuries, roster flaws, and defenses adjusting to his strengths highlighted his youth down the stretch.

Simpson is a former, highly-touted 5-star recruit. Simpson waited for his turn to be the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback, which has been beneficial to his growth at the position.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast.

Highlights

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Where He Wins

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- Simpson's dropbacks are rhythmic and well-timed with the route concepts down the field.

- His dropbacks are urgent and have great cadence. Simpson is loaded and ready to throw at the apex of his drop.

- Excels at working quick and intermediate passing plays, like stick, spot, and dagger concepts.

- Climbs vertically in the pocket to avoid the edge pressure and deliver catchable passes to all levels of the field.

- He utilizes eye manipulation to either hold defenders in place or displace them, creating open voids for his targets.

- Reading the entire field and working through his progressions; going from first to last read in the progression.

- Simpson is a highly accurate quarterback who fits passes between defenders with immense touch.

Areas of Improvement

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- Quick interior pressure will speed up Simpson's process and force him into misfires.

- He will throw off his back foot or, with a slight lean, backwards as the pressure closes in.

- Simpson is not a dynamic lateral athlete; interior pressure highlights his lack of acceleration to win the corner and outrun angles.

- Simpson must improve his anticipation of throwing from the pocket, which is most likely a result of being a first-year starter.

He waits for his target to complete their break, specifically on out-breaking routes, leading to late throws.

- He will stare down a receiver whenever he predetermines; veteran defenders will follow his eyes into the throwing lane, creating a turnover-worthy play.

- Ball placement is erratic on downfield throws; Needs to be consistent with hitting targets in stride