Rams select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with No. 13 pick in NFL draft

The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday. He was the second quarterback selected after Fernando Mendoza was taken at No.

1 by the Las Vegas Raiders. Rams general manager Les Snead made a first-round pick for only the second time in the past decade - and he turned in a shocker by taking Simpson, who wasn't considered a first-round talent on some draft boards. Simpson is set to start his NFL career as a backup to Matthew Stafford, last season's MVP.

That's a wrap on Day 1 😃 pic. twitter. com/vYAOQrG4S2 — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 24, 2026 "Let's make one thing clear: This is Matthew's team," Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Rams called Stafford Thursday to inform him that they planned to select Simpson. This was the first round pick the Rams acquired from the Falcons, who in 2024 did not give Kirk Cousins a head up that they planned to select Michael Penix in the first round. The Rams called their veteran QB Matthew Stafford today to inform him that they planned to select Ty… https://t.