Trending Now - Ty Simpson Sparks Debate as Alabama's Next QB Sensation
WHO:
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Darren Mougey, General Manager of the New York Jets
Aaron Glenn, Head Coach of the New York Jets
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Darren Mougey, General Manager of the New York Jets
Aaron Glenn, Head Coach of the New York Jets
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Darren Mougey, General Manager of the New York Jets
Aaron Glenn, Head Coach of the New York Jets
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Darren Mougey, General Manager of the New York Jets
Aaron Glenn, Head Coach of the New York Jets
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Chase Daniel, NFL analyst
Ty Simpson, Alabama quarterback
Darren Mougey, General Manager of the New York Jets
Aaron Glenn, Head Coach of the New York Jets
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports analyst
Trevor Sikkema, PFF analyst
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana quarterback
Todd McShay, ESPN analyst
Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst
Evan Cohen, ESPN analyst
WHAT:
Ty Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," during Alabama's Pro Day on March 25th, 2026.
Connor Rogers mentioned, "Maybe we [the Jets] like Simpson and we'll take him at 33," regarding the Jets' potential draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema described Simpson's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2026 as "clean and accurate."
Chase Daniel stated that Ty Simpson's Pro Day performance was "textbook" and preferred him over Fernando Mendoza, calling Mendoza "robotic."
Todd McShay described Ty Simpson as "in some ways better" than Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner.
Ty Simpson expressed, "When I come into a program, I'm a program changer. I just don't make myself better -- I make other people better."
Ty Simpson stated, "I believe I'm absolutely a lock to be a first-round pick" at Alabama's Pro Day.
Many NFL teams have a second-round grade on Ty Simpson despite Dan Orlovsky endorsing him as the draft's QB1.
Ty Simpson finished the 2025 season with 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, a 64.5% completion percentage, and 5 interceptions.
Simpson was described as the consensus No. 2 overall quarterback in the 2026 draft.
Simpson stated, "If you draft me and you want me to be your franchise quarterback, I'm not just coming in to look after myself. I'm looking after the whole team and making sure that I leave it better than where I found it."
Todd McShay stated that Fernando Mendoza is a "safer" pick than Ty Simpson.
Dan Orlovsky claimed that Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the 2026 draft class.
Ty Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," during Alabama's Pro Day on March 25th, 2026.
Connor Rogers mentioned, "Maybe we [the Jets] like Simpson and we'll take him at 33," regarding the Jets' potential draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema described Simpson's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2026 as "clean and accurate."
Chase Daniel stated that Ty Simpson's Pro Day performance was "textbook" and preferred him over Fernando Mendoza, calling Mendoza "robotic."
Todd McShay described Ty Simpson as "in some ways better" than Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner.
Ty Simpson expressed, "When I come into a program, I'm a program changer. I just don't make myself better -- I make other people better."
Ty Simpson stated, "I believe I'm absolutely a lock to be a first-round pick" at Alabama's Pro Day.
Many NFL teams have a second-round grade on Ty Simpson despite Dan Orlovsky endorsing him as the draft's QB1.
Ty Simpson finished the 2025 season with 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, a 64.5% completion percentage, and 5 interceptions.
Simpson was described as the consensus No. 2 overall quarterback in the 2026 draft.
Simpson stated, "If you draft me and you want me to be your franchise quarterback, I'm not just coming in to look after myself. I'm looking after the whole team and making sure that I leave it better than where I found it."
Todd McShay stated that Fernando Mendoza is a "safer" pick than Ty Simpson.
Dan Orlovsky claimed that Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the 2026 draft class.
Ty Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," during Alabama's Pro Day on March 25th, 2026.
Connor Rogers mentioned, "Maybe we [the Jets] like Simpson and we'll take him at 33," regarding the Jets' potential draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema described Simpson's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2026 as "clean and accurate."
Chase Daniel stated that Ty Simpson's Pro Day performance was "textbook" and preferred him over Fernando Mendoza, calling Mendoza "robotic."
Todd McShay described Ty Simpson as "in some ways better" than Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner.
Ty Simpson expressed, "When I come into a program, I'm a program changer. I just don't make myself better -- I make other people better."
Ty Simpson stated, "I believe I'm absolutely a lock to be a first-round pick" at Alabama's Pro Day.
Many NFL teams have a second-round grade on Ty Simpson despite Dan Orlovsky endorsing him as the draft's QB1.
Ty Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," during Alabama's Pro Day on March 25th, 2026.
Connor Rogers mentioned, "Maybe we [the Jets] like Simpson and we'll take him at 33," regarding the Jets' potential draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema described Simpson's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2026 as "clean and accurate."
Chase Daniel stated that Ty Simpson's Pro Day performance was "textbook" and preferred him over Fernando Mendoza, calling Mendoza "robotic."
Todd McShay described Ty Simpson as "in some ways better" than Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner.
Connor Rogers stated, "You can be flexible," regarding the Jets' draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema noted that Simpson "knows how to hang in a pocket, he can play under center," emphasizing his football IQ.
Ty Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," at Alabama's Pro Day.
Ty Simpson expressed, "I really love the Jets," during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Many NFL teams have a second-round grade on Ty Simpson despite Dan Orlovsky endorsing him as the draft's QB1.
Connor Rogers stated, "Maybe we [the Jets] like Simpson and we'll take him at 33," regarding the Jets' potential draft strategy.
Trevor Sikkema noted that Simpson "knows how to hang in a pocket, he can play under center," highlighting his football IQ.
Chase Daniel described Ty Simpson's Pro Day performance as "textbook" and preferred him over Fernando Mendoza, calling Mendoza "robotic."
Ty Simpson stated, "I believe I'm absolutely a lock to be a first-round pick" at Alabama's Pro Day.
Todd McShay described Ty Simpson as "in some ways better" than Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner.
Trevor Sikkema noted that Simpson's throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine in February was "clean and accurate."
Simpson expressed, "When I come into a program, I'm a program changer. I just don't make myself better -- I make other people better."
Connor Rogers mentioned that the Jets may not need to draft a quarterback in the first two days of the draft, stating, "We need two impact players around the quarterback position at 2 and 16."
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away.
The New York Jets hold the No. 2 and No. 16 overall picks, and the No. 33 pick in the second round.
The Jets acquired Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders on March 11th, 2026.
The Jets traded Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs a week after acquiring Smith.
Ty Simpson finished the 2025 season with 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, a 64.5% completion percentage, and 5 interceptions.
Simpson was described as the consensus No. 2 overall quarterback in the 2026 draft.
Simpson stated, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better."
Simpson expressed, "If you draft me and you want me to be your franchise quarterback, I'm not just coming in to look after myself. I'm looking after the whole team and making sure that I leave it better than where I found it."
Todd McShay stated that Fernando Mendoza is a "safer" pick than Ty Simpson.
Dan Orlovsky claimed that Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the 2026 draft class.
WHERE:
NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
Alabama's Pro Day
WHEN:
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in February 2026.
March 11th, 2026 - Date of Geno Smith's trade to the Jets
March 18th, 2026 - Date of Justin Fields' trade to the Chiefs
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in February 2026.
March 11th, 2026 - Date of Geno Smith's trade to the Jets
March 18th, 2026 - Date of Justin Fields' trade to the Chiefs
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in February 2026.
March 11th, 2026 - Date of Geno Smith's trade to the Jets
March 18th, 2026 - Date of Justin Fields' trade to the Chiefs
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in February 2026.
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in February 2026.
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
Alabama's Pro Day took place on March 25th, 2026.
March 11th, 2026 - Date of Geno Smith's trade to the Jets
March 18th, 2026 - Date of Justin Fields' trade to the Chiefs
February 2026 - Date of the NFL Scouting Combine
March 2026 - Date of Alabama's Pro Day
WHY:
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
Analysts are debating the potential of Ty Simpson versus Fernando Mendoza as the top quarterback in the draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
Analysts are debating the potential of Ty Simpson versus Fernando Mendoza as the top quarterback in the draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
Analysts are debating the potential of Ty Simpson versus Fernando Mendoza as the top quarterback in the draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position and may consider drafting Ty Simpson if they do not select a quarterback in the first two days of the draft.
The Jets are exploring options at the quarterback position due to recent trades and the upcoming draft.
Analysts are debating the potential of Ty Simpson versus Fernando Mendoza as the top quarterback in the draft.
HOW:
The Jets are evaluating their options through trades and the draft process.
The Jets are evaluating their options through trades and the draft process.
The Jets are evaluating their options through trades and the draft process.
The Jets are evaluating their options through trades and the draft process.
Analysts are providing opinions and evaluations based on player performances and potential.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 15:14 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, quarterback Ty Simpson showcased his skills, stating, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better," while expressing confidence in being a first-round pick. Analysts are weighing his potential against that of Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, with Dan Orlovsky calling Simpson the best quarterback in the draft class, despite many teams giving him a second-round grade. The New York Jets, exploring their quarterback options after recent trades, are considering Simpson as a possible selection at the 33rd pick, with Connor Rogers suggesting, "Maybe we like Simpson."
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 13:19 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, Ty Simpson showcased his skills and expressed confidence in his abilities, stating he believes he's a lock for a first-round pick and emphasizing his commitment to improving his future team. Analysts like Connor Rogers and Dan Orlovsky are discussing the Jets' potential interest in Simpson, especially in light of their recent trades and the upcoming draft, while Todd McShay and Chase Daniel have praised Simpson's performance, with some considering him a better option than Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. As the Jets explore their quarterback options, Simpson's impressive stats from the 2025 season, including over 3,500 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, have solidified his status as a top prospect in the 2026 draft.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 03:51 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, Ty Simpson expressed his confidence, stating, "I believe I'm absolutely a lock to be a first-round pick," while also emphasizing his ability to elevate those around him. Analysts like Connor Rogers and Todd McShay are weighing the Jets' interest in Simpson, with Rogers suggesting they might select him at the 33rd pick, and McShay noting Simpson's performance as potentially superior to Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. As the Jets navigate their quarterback options following recent trades, many teams have assigned a second-round grade to Simpson, despite endorsements from analysts like Dan Orlovsky, who sees him as the top quarterback in the draft.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 23:07 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, 2026, quarterback Ty Simpson expressed his passion for football, stating, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better." NBC Sports analyst Connor Rogers hinted at the Jets' interest in Simpson, suggesting they might select him with their 33rd pick, while other analysts praised his performance, with Chase Daniel calling it "textbook" and Todd McShay noting he may be "in some ways better" than Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. The Jets are currently evaluating their quarterback options following recent trades and as the draft approaches.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 21:06 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, quarterback Ty Simpson expressed his passion for football, stating, "I'm tough, I'm resilient, I love football and I want to make other people better." NFL analyst Connor Rogers highlighted the Jets' flexibility in their draft strategy, while Trevor Sikkema praised Simpson's football IQ, noting he "knows how to hang in a pocket." With many teams giving Simpson a second-round grade despite Dan Orlovsky's endorsement of him as the draft's top quarterback, the Jets are actively exploring their options at the quarterback position ahead of the upcoming draft.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:20 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, 2026, Connor Rogers, an NBC Sports analyst, suggested that the Jets might be interested in quarterback Ty Simpson, saying, "Maybe we like Simpson and we'll take him at 33." PFF analyst Trevor Sikkema praised Simpson's football IQ, noting that he "knows how to hang in a pocket" and can play under center, while NFL analyst Chase Daniel called Simpson's performance "textbook" and favored him over Fernando Mendoza, whom he described as "robotic." The Jets are currently exploring their options at quarterback and may consider drafting Simpson if they do not select a quarterback in the first two days of the draft.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 17:22 UTC)
At Alabama's Pro Day on March 25, 2026, Ty Simpson confidently declared that he believes he's a lock to be a first-round pick, while Todd McShay praised him as "in some ways better" than Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. Trevor Sikkema highlighted Simpson's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, describing his throws as "clean and accurate," and Simpson emphasized his impact on a team, saying, "I just don't make myself better -- I make other people better." Meanwhile, Connor Rogers suggested that the Jets may not need to draft a quarterback in the first two days of the draft, indicating their focus on acquiring two impact players around the quarterback position with their picks at two and sixteen.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 15:20 UTC)
The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the New York Jets are in a prime position with the second and sixteenth overall picks, along with the thirty-third pick in the second round. As the Jets explore their quarterback options following trades for Geno Smith and Justin Fields, analysts are weighing in on the top prospects, with Ty Simpson from Alabama being touted as a potential franchise quarterback despite some suggesting Fernando Mendoza might be the safer choice. Simpson, who finished the 2025 season with impressive stats, expressed his commitment to making the team better, stating that if drafted, he would prioritize the team's success over individual accolades.