Ty Simpson Would Feel 'Blessed' If Steelers Drafted Him
The top quarterback prospect said it'd be "awesome" if the Pittsburgh Steelers pick him.
Ty Simpson Would Feel 'Blessed' If Steelers Drafted Him originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh . Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Ty Simpson is more than open to beginning his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers .
A day before the opening round takes place in Pittsburgh, the quarterback discussed the possibility of getting drafted by the Steelers. Simpson explained why he'd be a good fit for the organization, per DK Pittsburgh Sports . "It'd be awesome," Simpson said of playing for the Steelers.
"This is my first time in Pittsburgh, I've really enjoyed the town. It's a gritty city. I feel like that's how I play.
I feel like that's how Alabama is, so I'd be blessed to be able to play for the Steelers and Coach (Mike) McCarthy. " Simpson spoke fondly of meeting McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year. "It was great," Simpson said.