NFL Analyst Confirms $10.7B Rams' Interest in Alabama QB Ty Simpson

Simpson's draft stock has fluctuated, but one analyst says the Rams are high on the former Crimson Tide QB.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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One NFL analyst revealed that the $10.7 billion valued Los Angeles Rams have a personal interest in former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Simpson, who started 15 games for the Crimson Tide last season, is widely expected to be the second QB off the board after Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.

Why it matters

The 2026 NFL Draft class is light on top quarterback talent, so Simpson's stock has been rising despite some inconsistent play late in the season for Alabama. The Rams, who have an aging starter in Jared Goff, could be looking to the future at the QB position by targeting Simpson in the draft.

The details

During a segment on the 'NFL Draft Daily' show, analyst Louis Riddick said he knows 'personally' that the Rams like Simpson and his skillset. Another analyst, Tom Pelissero, hyped up Simpson's NFL potential on the 'Rich Eisen Show', saying he would be 'surprised' if Simpson doesn't go in the first round due to the QB-needy teams in the league.

  • Simpson was a backup at Alabama for three seasons before winning the QB1 job last year.
  • In the 2022 season, Simpson led Alabama to an 11-4 record, the SEC championship game, and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The players

Ty Simpson

Former starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, expected to be a high draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jared Goff

The aging starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, who could be looking to the future at the position.

Louis Riddick

NFL analyst who revealed the Rams' personal interest in Ty Simpson.

Tom Pelissero

NFL analyst who hyped up Ty Simpson's NFL potential and draft stock.

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What they’re saying

“I know personally [the Rams] like Ty Simpson. When you look at his skillset and you think about his makeup, that's exactly what they're looking for.”

— Louis Riddick, NFL Analyst (NFL Draft Daily)

“The second QB going into this is clearly Ty Simpson from Alabama. Not seeing Ty Simpson's name in a lot of those mock drafts. I would be surprised if Simpson doesn't go in the first round. I don't think he gets out of round one. Because there are too many teams that need a QB. There's tape of Simpson doing a lot of things that NFL QBs do.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Analyst (The Rich Eisen Show)

What’s next

The Rams will likely continue to evaluate Simpson and other quarterback prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, as they look to find their next long-term starter at the position.

The takeaway

With a light quarterback class in 2026, Ty Simpson has emerged as a potential first-round pick despite some inconsistent play late in his college career. The Rams, in need of a future QB, are reportedly high on Simpson's skillset and could target him on draft night.