Overview
- Adam Schefter, citing talks with front offices Monday on The Pat McAfee Show, said he is confident Alabama’s Ty Simpson will be selected in the first round.
- On ESPN’s Get Up the same day, Dan Orlovsky argued Simpson is QB1 over presumed No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, pointing to a heavier workload and more NFL-style throws.
- New York’s evaluation push includes GM Darren Mougey meeting Miami quarterback Carson Beck and holding a private workout with Penn State’s Drew Allar as the team explores Day 2 choices.
- ESPN’s Rich Cimini urged caution because Simpson has only 15 college starts and late-season injury concerns, noting that most first-round QBs with fewer than 17 starts have not panned out.
- Some evaluators such as Matt Miller believe Simpson could still slide into Round 2 depending on team fits, while the Jets hold picks 2, 16, 33, and 44 and can consider waiting for a deeper 2027 quarterback class.