Ty Simpson has officially arrived as one of college football’s premier quarterbacks, and NFL scouts are taking serious notice. According to multiple scouting departments, Simpson is the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the nation, and his play this season has justified every bit of the hype. Alabama sits firmly in the College Football Playoff conversation because Simpson has become the steady, explosive leader the Crimson Tide needed.
Simpson’s accuracy is his calling card. He throws with elite touch, quick processing, and effortless rhythm. When Alabama needs a big play, he’s calm, decisive, and almost surgical with the football. Through this point in the season, Simpson has thrown 22 touchdown passes to just two interceptions, nearing the 3,000-yard mark while adding two rushing scores. He protects the ball, threatens every level of the field, and elevates the offense around him.
What stands out most is his football IQ. Simpson diagnoses defenses pre-snap like a veteran and manages the game with an understanding well beyond his age. His leadership within the program is equally strong; teammates gravitate to him, and coaches trust him in every situation.
As Alabama pushes toward the postseason, Simpson is not just guiding an offense, he’s strengthening his case as the first quarterback selected in the NFL Draft. The Tide have tradition, talent, and momentum on their side, but Simpson’s rise may be the biggest reason this Alabama team feels dangerous again.
If he keeps playing at this level, Alabama’s ceiling, and Simpson’s draft stock, will only continue to rise.
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