Rams Choose QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, Securing Their Successor for Matthew Stafford

2026 NFL draft: Analysis, grading Rams No. 13 pick Ty Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's an analysis of the Alabama quarterback.

Rams take Simpson as likely Stafford successor

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rams coach Sean McVay told Matthew Stafford earlier Thursday of the team's plan to take Ty Simpson at No. 13.

Rams choose QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, securing their successor for Matthew Stafford

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2026 NFL Draft: Meet Ty Simpson, the Alabama QB the Rams Surprisingly Selected

Ty Simpson entered the draft as one of the biggest wildcards and a fringe first-round projection, with some teams even weighing the option of waiting for the 2027 quarterback class. That didn’t end up being the case, as the Los Angeles Rams took a swing on his upside, selecting him with the No. 13 overall pick. Simpson started just one season at Alabama after sitting behind Jalen Milroe for two years. His arm talent and athleticism give him the …