Ty Simpson draft projections: Compare expert mock drafts for Alabama QB landing spots
Ty Simpson draft projections: Compare expert mock drafts for Alabama QB landing spots originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Ty Simpson is one of the most intriguing players in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Alabama quarterback was neck-and-neck with Fernando Mendoza for the first pick in the middle of the college football season, but a poor finish for Simpson separated him from the Indiana star. There is a difference of opinion regarding Simpson this year, as some analysts believe he is worth a top-10 pick while others think he's more of a Day 2 player. However, Simpson's landing spot likely comes down to one of a few teams that are desperate to add a young quarterback.
Simpson's draft range appears to be late in the first round or early in the second round, depending on how aggressive a team wants to be in taking a quarterback. Therefore, here's a look at where draft analysts have Simpson going in this year's draft. MORE : Full 2026 NFL Draft order Ty Simpson draft projections Mel Kiper Jr.
, ESPN Mock draft updated on April 18 Round 1, Pick 30 : Arizona Cardinals (via trade) Kiper's most recent mock draft features the Cardinals trading back into the first round to secure Simpson. Arizona owns the 34th pick in the second round of the draft, but this mock has them moving up four spots to ensure they land the second quarterback in the draft. Chad Reuter, NFL.
com Mock draft updated on April 18 Round 1, Pick 16 : New York Jets Reuter's mock draft has Simpson going the highest, as the Jets pick the Alabama quarterback with their second first-round pick at No. 16. Reuter says that since the Jets have four picks in the top 50, New York can take a chance on Simpson with this selection.