Overview
- Anonymized feedback collected by ESPN on Monday captured multiple SEC coaches saying they were surprised Ty Simpson went 13th overall and one coordinator saying he is not ready to start in the NFL right now.
- Inside the building, Rams linebacker Byron Young voiced support and said players trust the front office, reinforcing the plan to develop Simpson behind veteran starter Matthew Stafford.
- Simpson had limited starting experience and dealt with late-season bumps, yet he finished his final year at Alabama with 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, and one SEC coach called Los Angeles a strong fit for his skill set.
- Some outlets reported that the Rams’ move reshaped parts of the draft board, with mentions of the Cardinals and Eagles adjusting plans after Simpson came off the board earlier than expected.
- A separate report relayed that the Seahawks assigned Simpson a third-round grade, underscoring how widely evaluations of the Alabama quarterback varied across the league.