ty-simpson

NFL player. Position: QB. Team: LAR.

Quick Facts

Position: QB
Team: LAR (Los Angeles Rams)
Draft: 2026 NFL Draft (Rams' future QB pick — selected earlier than expected)

2026 Outlook

The Rams' QB of the future. PFF flagged him as a top-10 dynasty rookie (7th in their Superflex board) and expects he'll pay dividends for patient managers. Unlikely to start in 2026 — Matthew Stafford situation will determine when Simpson sees the field.

Orlovsky made a controversial call naming Simpson as his personal QB1 over Fernando Mendoza during pre-draft analysis, which sparked a live debate on The Pat McAfee Show. McAfee and his crew questioned the ranking, citing Mendoza's playoff pedigree and performance against elite defenses, while defending the #1 overall pick's credentials. Simpson remains an intriguing speculative dynasty hold but faces skepticism compared to Mendoza's consensus status as the top QB prospect. (per Pat McAfee embarrasses Dan Orlovsky live on ESPN)

Simpson is widely considered QB2 behind Mendoza in the draft and likely only other Day 1 QB option. Mike Florio reported that Steelers have sources believing they'll draft him at 21st overall if available. Setting ideal: learning behind aging Aaron Rodgers (who may sign with Steelers under new HC McCarthy) provides optimal development path for a QB with just one college starting season. (per Alabama QB Ty Simpson Projected To Steelers?)

Role / Depth Chart

QB-in-waiting behind Stafford. In OTAs, competing against veteran Stetson Bennett for the backup QB role, with Sean McVay explicitly stating that Simpson will need to earn the position and gain command of the offense before moving to starter duties (per These Roster Battles During Rams OTAs Could Shape the 2026 Offseason). Possible spot starts depending on injury status of the veteran.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

2026-05-18 — 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Superflex Post-Day 2 (2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Superflex Post-Day 2)
2026-05-04 — 2026 Rookie Landing Spots | Best and Worst Post NFL Draft (2026 Rookie Landing Spots | Best and Worst Post NFL Draft)
2026-05-12 — 2026 NFL All-Rookie Team: Browns, Jets dominate early predictions of first-year standouts (2026 NFL All-Rookie Team: Browns, Jets dominate early predictions of first-year standouts)
2026-05-20 — How Rams were closer to a trade for Eagles' AJ Brown than the Patriots were (How Rams were closer to a trade for Eagles' AJ Brown than the Patriots were)
2026-03-02 — Five college football QB competitions I can't stop thinking about (Five college football QB competitions I can't stop thinking about)
2026-05-20 — ESPN ranks college football's Top 10 unresolved QB competitions ahead of 2026 season (ESPN ranks college football's Top 10 unresolved QB competitions ahead of 2026 season)
2026-05-20 — Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions? (Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?)
2026-04-06 — College football spring practice QB battle updates, starter predictions at Alabama,... (College football spring practice QB battle updates, starter predictions at Alabama,...)
2026-03-04 — QB predictions for every NFL team: From Malik Willis sweepstakes to Flacco’s next stop... (QB predictions for every NFL team: From Malik Willis sweepstakes to Flacco’s next stop...)
2026-05-11 — Five Worst 2026 NFL Offseason Grades (Five Worst 2026 NFL Offseason Grades)

Open Questions

When does Simpson take over from Stafford?
Does McVay tailor concepts to fit Simpson's skill set vs Stafford's?

Sources

Worst draft ever The Athletic 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft
Dynasty Nerds 2026 rookie landing spots best and worst post-draft
PFF 2026 dynasty rookie rankings Superflex (Post-Day 2)
ESPN best rookie team fits and landing spots 2026