Mar 25, 2026
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will throw the football at Pro Day, with many NFL teams looking for the best NFL Draft fit at quarterback.
Top NFL Draft for Ty Simpson ahead of Alabama's Pro Day
The University of Alabama will hold its Pro Day on Wednesday.Scouts and administrators will flock to Tuscaloosa to see quarterback Ty Simpson throw the football.Simpson first threw the football at the NFL Scouting Combine, and is expected to shine again in a good environment for the carry.
The consensus second-choice quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, Simpson was the best quarterback on the field at the NFL Combine.In Alabama's starting session, he enjoyed a flawless throw, showing clean mechanics and maximum ball placement and accuracy.At Pro Day, Simpson should continue to make effective throws at three levels.
We've identified Simpson's most likely team in the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Draft: Top 3 fit for Alabama QB Ty Simpson
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The rebuilding New York Jets have four picks in the top 44. Simpson is not at No. 2 overall. The Jets are expected to choose the top overall defensive player, choosing between pass rusher and linebacker Sonny Styles.
Could the Jets consider Simpson at No. 16?Sure.They traded for Gene Smith, who will play passer this season.Either the Jets will be patient enough to wait until a supposedly superior quarterback class in 2027, or they will recognize Simpson as a worthy successor to Smith.
This offseason must feel like deja vu for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Just like last summer, they are waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision.The Steelers are interested in re-signing Rodgers because of his familiarity with new coach Mike McCarthy.The four-time MVP is debating whether he wants to continue playing.
Even if Rodgers doesn't return, the Steelers should be ready for 2027 and beyond.As the owners of the 21st Legion, the Steelers have been linked with a request to draft Simpson.They had last year's sixth pick of Will Howard at quarterback, but the pressure wasn't clear enough for general manager Omar Khan to consider Simpson.
The Arizona Cardinals are another rebuilding franchise that was primed early (No. 3) to consider Simpson in the first round.They currently have Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew at quarterback.Obviously, new coach Mike Leffler will eventually get the chance to hand-pick his quarterback.
If LaFleur likes Simpson, could the Cardinals consider moving down from No. 3 overall, or perhaps combining their second and third round picks to move back into the second half of the first round?The Cardinals hired LaFleur because of his incredible offensive mind.They should let Sean McVay's former assistant make the Simpson decision.
NFL Draft Justin Melo is the publisher of Sports Illustrated.He previously had experience covering the NFL Draft in a professional capacity for publications such as The Draft Network, USA Today SMG and SB Nation.NFL Draft will cover all things NFL Draft in depth, with scouting reports, prospect rankings, major charts and exclusive first-hand stories.Melo is also the author of Titans of the South: Photos and History of the Tennessee Titans, available where all books are sold.
