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College PFF grades for Ty Simpson and every Rams draft pick in 2026

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How did the Rams' draftees grade out on PFF's scale in college last season? Let's take a look.

The Los Angeles Rams added five drafted rookies to their roster last weekend, focusing mostly on the offense despite finishing the 2025 season ranked first in the NFL. The players they drafted had varying levels of success in college, from a one-year starting QB at Alabama to an All-American offensive lineman. Pro Football Focus grades every snap for players in college and assigns them a grade, just as it does in the NFL.

Here's a look at each Rams draftee's college PFF grade from last season, with a few notes on their numbers, as well. QB Ty Simpson, Alabama 2025 PFF grade: 83. 1 (60th QB) Simpson struggled badly in the second half of last season, which caused him to drop from being ranked 32nd in the regular season to 60th when including the playoffs.

His passing grade of 81. 4 was 43rd among all quarterbacks, with his best game coming against Wisconsin, where he had a 94. 4 overall grade.

TE Max Klare, Ohio State 2025 PFF grade: 69. 3 (43rd TE) Klare did most of his best work as a receiver for Ohio State, earning a 66. 5 receiving grade and a 78.