2026 NFL Draft: Ty Simpson taken No. 13 overall by Los Angeles Rams
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The No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft is set with Fernando Mendoza headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. But it could be a roller-coaster ride for quarterbacks after the start.
Ty Simpson is expected to be the second signal-caller off the board. Whether that will come in the first round or not remains to be seen. If Mendoza is the lone QB to go in the first 32 picks, it will be the third time in the last 20 years with only one going into Day 2.
The jury is still out on where Simpson will land. Alabama's one-year starter led his team to a College Football Playoff appearance last year, but his tape is inconsistent. Simpson also dealt with broken ribs following the postseason Rose Bowl matchup with Indiana. For teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick will come up during the broadcast.
Simpson is pegged as a "Day 2 developmental quarterback" with the right intangibles to become an NFL starter. He threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions last year.
Ty Simpson live updates and social media reactions
.@AlabamaFTBL QB Ty Simpson is headed to the @RamsNFL!
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
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Talked about Ty Simpson here. No surprise. https://t.co/scqOflCy2z
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) April 24, 2026
Rams are drafting QB Ty Simpson with the 13th pick. Sean McVay actually told Matthew Stafford today of their decision and made it clear it’s for whenever Stafford decides to move on @nflonfox
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 24, 2026
Rams take the QB of the future
No. 13 pick is in: #Rams have selected Alabama QB Ty Simpson, per sources. https://t.co/Tjhn6uwJ28pic.twitter.com/wAX0u7hbk6
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 24, 2026
The league’s worst kept secret was the Ty Simpson was LOVED in the rams building, according to Schultz.
I had Ty Simpson as a second rounder in my first mock draft.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 23, 2026
I had Ty Simpson going 32nd with a trade in my mock draft two days ago.
Based on the volume of calls I've received on Simpson today- from teams I didn't expect - think I was very off. Hello, @danorlovsky7 . https://t.co/RWS72wg6Kk
Ty Simpson has arrived to the 2026 NFL Draft.
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) April 23, 2026
Which team will select him - and will it happen tonight?! 👀 pic.twitter.com/yrEHT6CdYT
What if Ty Simpson doesn't get drafted tonight?
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) April 23, 2026
Love this guy. @ty_simpson06@UpAndAdamsShowpic.twitter.com/whbMRDX9ZC
2026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.