Rams Make Stunning Selection, Take Ty Simpson With No. 13 Pick
The Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson out of Alabama with the No. 13 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The post Rams Make Stunning Selection, Take Ty Simpson With No.
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The Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson out of Alabama with the No. 13 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Rams were projected to take USC star Makai Lemon, a receiver who can function as the third option, a luxury for a high-powered offense as they push their chips in to win-now.
Los Angeles has an aging quarterback in Matthew Stafford and a roster that is talented enough to win now, which makes an instant contributor l ike Lemon, another offensive weapon , or even another defender, the likely pick. Instead, general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay throw the ultimate curveball and take a young quarterback. Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images In his only season as a starter, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions—his QBR of 76 ranked No. 20th in the nation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport) Grading the Rams’ First Round Pick Grade: D+ The Rams are built to win in 2026, and their only chance will be if Stafford stays healthy.