Getty Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. By now, it’s clear that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is firmly established as the QB2 in the 2026 NFL Draft class behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Despite having less starting experience than most of the other quarterbacks in this year’s class, Simpson has solidified his position as likely the only other signal-caller projected to go in the first round. Simpson has just 15 career starts at Alabama, becoming