Ty Simpson's NFL Draft Value by Daniel Jeremiah Revealed in New Big Board After Alabama Pro Day

NFL.com draft expert Daniel Jeremiah unveiled his latest big board on Wednesday, but Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson didn't see a change in his ranking.

Jeremiah ranks Simpson as the No. 2 quarterback in this year's draft class behind Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and the No. 38 player overall. Still, he revealed that he feels Simpson has the chance to be selected in the first round.

"I did not move my QB2, Alabama's Ty Simpson, on my board, but it will not be a shock if he hears his name called in Round 1," Jeremiah stated. "I see him going in the range of Picks 20 to 40."

Simpson showed his skills for scouts at Alabama's pro day last week. The Athletic's Jeff Howe reported that he completed 50 of his 55 passes with a few drops, and he appeared to impress with his deep passes.

B/R's NFL Scouting Department also ranked Simpson as the No. 2 quarterback in its big board but pegged him as the No. 26 overall player. In its latest mock draft, Simpson was projected to be selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 26 pick after trading up with the Buffalo Bills.

In his evaluation of Simpson, Jeremiah praised him for having ideal traits as a quarterback prospect.

"Simpson is a slightly undersized quarterback with sound mechanics, touch and accuracy. He primarily operated out of the shotgun at Alabama. He has quick feet in his setup and marries his feet with his eyes to stay on platform as a passer. He has a compact delivery and enough arm strength to make all the throws," Jeremiah stated. "He does have some issues when the pocket collapses, as he gets sped up and the ball can take off down the field. He is a good athlete and throws well on designed boots and roll-outs."

However, Jeremiah also pointed out that while Simpson could have a bright future in the NFL, there are still some around the league who question his durability and lack of experience as a full-time starter.

"His play tailed off at the end of the 2025 season while he battled a couple different injuries which limited practice time, according to sources at the school. His limited number of starts (15, all in this past season) is also a concern," Jeremiah stated. "Overall, Simpson has the skill set to develop into a functional NFL starter, but it might require some patience."