Ty Simpson came to Indianapolis with something to prove, and Saturday’s on-field session at Lucas Oil Stadium is exactly the stage he needs.
The Alabama Crimson Tide star field general, widely regarded as the consensus QB2 in the 2026 draft class behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, chose to throw in front of all 32 teams rather than protect his position and wait for a pro day. That decision alone tells you where Simpson stands; he still has ground to make up.
Ty Simpson’s Scouting Report and NFL Draft Projection
Here is Simpson’s scouting report from PFSN’s Mock Draft Simulator: “Ty Simpson’s sample size remains frustratingly small, but the Alabama passer took the NFL Draft world by storm with his quick ascent in 2025. Simpson waited his turn to start at Alabama, and at his best in 2025, that time developing appeared to have molded him into a clear Round 1 passer.
“But ugly losses to Oklahoma and Indiana exposed Simpson’s biggest issues, and even through the wins later in the year, he proved more inconsistent than desired. One of Simpson’s best traits is his mechanical profile; he has some of the cleanest throwing form in the class, with consistent sync and hip torque across situations.
“And in his best moments, he’s shown he can quickly discern coverage voids pre-snap and anticipate over the middle. That said, his post-snap processing and trigger run hot-and-cold, his situational precision falters too often in spite of his solid mechanics, and his non-elite arm strength shows up when attempting to drive passes downfield.
“With his general freneticism, Simpson could’ve benefitted from returning to school, but in a scarce QB class, he’s the best positioned to benefit. He resembles Marc Bulger with his talent profile and good-not-great operational skill set, and while he may never elevate a team to Super Bowl contention, a quality starting career is on the table.”
Take a Quick Break. Run a Mock Draft!
Before you keep reading, jump into the shoes of the GM of your favorite team.
PFSN’s most recent seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft has Simpson getting selected at No. 34 overall by the Arizona Cardinals.
“Ty Simpson is only a one-year starter in college, but he’s pretty advanced given his limited playing time. A backup to Jalen Milroe last year, Simpson isn’t quite as athletic or has as strong an arm as his predecessor, but he’s a much more polished passer,” wrote PFSN’s Jacob Infante in his mock draft.
“He identifies soft spots in zone coverage well and exploits them accordingly. He does a good job of finding the open man, and he’s an accurate thrower of the football,” Infante added.
Simpson’s NFL Combine Results
Simpson did not take part in any drills, but threw the ball to the receivers at the Combine.
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- 40-Yard Dash: DNP
- 10-Yard Split: DNP
- Vertical Jump: DNP
- Broad Jump: DNP
- 3-Cone Drill: DNP
- 20-Yard Shuttle: DNP
- Bench Press:
Note: This section will be updated later once NFL Combine results are available. Running back workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine are scheduled for this afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
