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Alabama QB Ty Simpson Opts Out of NFL Draft to Remain with Crimson Tide
Simpson says transferring would 'tarnish my legacy' after starting just one season at Alabama
Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:23pm
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Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has decided to forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and remain with the Crimson Tide, despite receiving lucrative transfer offers from other schools. Simpson, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2022, sat behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe for three seasons before starting in 2025 and throwing for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns. Simpson's agent said the quarterback turned down multiple seven-figure NIL deals to transfer, with Simpson stating he never wanted to 'tarnish my legacy' by playing elsewhere.
Why it matters
Simpson's decision to stay at Alabama is noteworthy in an era where many top college players opt to transfer in search of more playing time or better NIL deals. His commitment to the Crimson Tide program despite limited starting experience highlights the value he places on loyalty and preserving his legacy at the school he originally committed to.
The details
Simpson, a highly touted five-star recruit, waited patiently for his opportunity to start at Alabama, sitting behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe for three seasons. In 2025, Simpson finally got his chance and had a standout year, throwing for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns. Despite receiving lucrative transfer offers from other schools, Simpson decided to forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and remain with the Crimson Tide, stating he never wanted to 'tarnish my legacy' by playing elsewhere.
- Simpson was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2022.
- Simpson sat behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe for three seasons before starting in 2025.
- In 2025, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns.
The players
Ty Simpson
A former five-star recruit in the Class of 2022 who started at quarterback for Alabama in 2025 after sitting behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe for three seasons.
Bryce Young
The former Alabama quarterback who preceded Ty Simpson as the Crimson Tide's starter.
Jalen Milroe
The former Alabama quarterback who also preceded Ty Simpson as the Crimson Tide's starter.
Peter Webb
Ty Simpson's agent, who said the quarterback turned down multiple seven-figure NIL deals to transfer to another school.
Dante Moore
The Oregon quarterback who decided to return to school instead of entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
What they’re saying
“There is no doubt in my mind that the last jersey I wanted to wear in college was the Alabama Crimson Tide jersey. I came there. I stayed there.”
— Ty Simpson
“In a time where kids transfer for more money at every possible turn and make it a transactional decision based on finances, Ty is a unicorn and took the road less traveled.”
— Peter Webb, Ty Simpson's agent
What’s next
Simpson is now listed as the No. 2-ranked draft-eligible quarterback in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, behind only Oregon's Dante Moore, who has decided to return to school.
The takeaway
Ty Simpson's decision to remain at Alabama despite lucrative transfer offers highlights the value he places on loyalty and preserving his legacy with the Crimson Tide program. In an era where many top college players opt to transfer, Simpson's commitment to the school he originally committed to is a refreshing departure from the norm.
