Mel Kiper Jr. flames Rams draft, says Ty Simpson pick 'makes little sense'
Mel Kiper Jr. was as confused as fans were across the NFL.
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The Los Angeles Rams , with Matthew Stafford coming back and the team looking poised for an all-in season with a very real chance at the Super Bowl, had the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft to select an instant-impact player. Instead, they shocked the world by taking Ty Simpson, the Alabama quarterback, at the 13th pick.
It wasn't just a shocker; it was a move that drew heavy criticism from fans and media alike. After their 2026 NFL Draft was over, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. flamed Les Snead and Sean McVay over this selection of Simpson, saying it "makes little sense" and handing the team a C+ grade for their 2026 NFL Draft class.
Mel Kiper Jr. says Ty Simpson pick 'makes little sense' amid C+ grade "This still makes little sense," Kiper writes. "When Los Angeles got on the clock at No.