Ty Simpson 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for Alabama Quarterback

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Ty Simpson 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for Alabama Quarterback

Blake Schuster, USA TODAY · USA TODAY Sports

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 ·

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Ty Simpson 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 28 overall, Arizona Cardinals (Mock trade from the Houston Texans )

Nate Davis' Fit Analysis:

Could Arizona be the team that comes up for the highly-scrutinized Bama quarterback, though Simpson is still widely-regarded as this drafts clear-cut No. 2 passer? It could make sense given veteran Jacoby Brissett remains in place as an ideal bridge option, and the weapons are fairly plentiful when you've got the league's best receiving tight end (Trey McBride) and a solid group of backs and receivers ? And that's potentially an understatement if Marvin Harrison Jr. blossoms. And for anyone infatuated with the sterling tape Simpson compiled in the first part of last season anyway he could be a steal, especially at a time when clubs are more comfortable pivoting from Round 1 QBs anyway. Though Simpson only started for one season, he did throw (473) and complete (305) more passes than anyone in the SEC last year, so he did pack a fair amount of experience into 2025. Maybe the Cards need to jump the Jets at No. 33 and maybe not. But coming up here from No. 34 probably only costs GM Monti Ossenfort a fourth-rounder while also conferring the fifth-year option that comes with being a first-rounder.

Ayrton Ostly's Big Board Rank: No. 32

Simpson looked like a potential No. 1 pick at times this season for Alabama, his first as a starter. He's shown a lot of flashes that point to a long-term starter in the NFL thanks to his pocket awareness, accuracy, timing, processing and quick release. He did struggle at times down the stretch for Alabama; four of his five interceptions came in the final six games of 2025 compared to one over his first nine.

Campus Intel:

Ty Simpson waited his turn. And when the time came for him to be Alabama's starting quarterback, Simpson took the bull by the horns and became the accurate, productive signal caller the Crimson Tide needed him to be. He's a coach's son, one who is incredibly smart both inside and outside of the pocket. Simpson showed ample potential in 15 starts. But it was only 15 starts, some of which showed signs of struggle. If given the right situation, Simpson can develop into a program builder at the next level. It's what he wants. That team may have to be patient, though. -- Colin Gay, Tuscaloosa News

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All stats from 2025 NCAA Season

Height: 6-1

Weight: 211

Games Played: 15

Pass Attempts: 473

Completions: 305

Yards: 3,567

Completion Percentage: 64.5%

Touchdowns: 28

Interceptions: 5

Passer Rating: 145.2

Rush Attempts: 90

Rush Yards: 93

Rush Yards Average: 1.03

Rush Touchdowns: 2

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft

Dates:April 23-25

Time:8 p.m. ET (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET (Rounds 4-7)

Channels:NFL Network; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes

Streaming:NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo

Fans have several options to choose from to watch the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network and ESPN will have separate broadcasts, each providing a different analysis of each pick as it happens on draft night.

Cord-cutters can stream the different broadcasts on NFL+, the NFL's proprietary streaming service; ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, ESPN's streaming services; or cable alternative Fubo , which offers a free trial.

Ty Simpson 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 28 overall, Arizona Cardinals (Mock trade from the Houston Texans )

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