Alabama Football Legend Nick Saban Sends Clear Message About Ty Simpson’s Future in the NFL
Saban reveals Ty Simpson's NFL path, detailing raw talent, critical growth areas, and the essential ingredient for his projected success.
There are opinions… and then there are Nick Saban's opinion. And when Nick Saban speaks on a quarterback, especially one who came through Alabama Crimson Tide football, people should probably listen a little closer. That’s exactly what happened when Saban joined The Pat McAfee Show and talked about Ty Simpson, and if you read between the lines, it wasn’t criticism.
It was a roadmap. "He needs to go someplace where has a chance to develop, and not play right away. " Nick Saban gives his thoughts on Ty Simpson ahead of the NFL draft 🏈 (via @patmcafeeshow ) pic.
twitter. com/QJwoWzMQdx — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 22, 2026 “Ty Simpson is a guy that didn’t play as much in college as a lot of these quarterbacks as they develop,” Saban said. “I think maturity would be the word… I think he can throw it well enough, I think he’s athletic enough.
” Let’s stop right there. The greatest college football coach of all time just told you Simpson has the arm and the athleticism. That alone puts him ahead of a lot of prospects.