Ty Simpson
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A quarterback prospect from Alabama, Ty Simpson is discussed across NFL media as a consensus second-tier quarterback candidate in the 2026 NFL Draft with strong throwing mechanics and mobility. Podcasts frequently speculate about his potential landing spots, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams, and analyze his combine performance and draft evaluation as he competes for an early first-round selection. Despite not throwing at the combine due to health concerns, he is widely projected as the second quarterback to be selected in the draft.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · May 1, 2026
Best Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots + Our 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rankings
“Controversial dynasty pick with debate over Sean McVay's development system”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Apr 29, 2026
Draft Draft: Drafting All 32 Teams' Draft Classes, Aaron Rodgers Tendered (?!), and Is Tartar Sauce Just Fancy Mayo?
“13th overall pick whose selection generated significant controversy and narrative discussion”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 24, 2026
PMS 2.0 1539 - LIVE from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Dylan Pratt, Daniel Jeremiah, Roger Goodell, Wiz Khalifa
“13th overall pick; discussed for unique succession plan and relationship with coach Sean McVay”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Apr 24, 2026
Round 1 Reactions: Rams Reach for Ty Simpson?! Cardinals Fall in Love, Giants Steal Arvell Reese, Worst Picks, WR Rankings, and Punching Friends in the Taint
“Selected #13 by Rams; revealed he never met Sean McVay despite being drafted; only 15 career starts”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 22, 2026
PMS 2.0 1538 - LIVE from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Peter Schrager, Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Nick Saban
“Quarterback prospect with limited college experience discussed for development needs”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Apr 20, 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge
“Quarterback prospect criticized for limited starting experience and injury concerns”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 16, 2026
PMS 2.0 1535 - Quentin Richardson, Mark DeRosa, Sidney Crosby, Daniel Jeremiah, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Expected first overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft to Arizona Cardinals”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 15, 2026
NFL Draft Check-In with Ryan Wilson: Burning Questions About Top Prospects, Favorite Sleepers & MORE
“Oklahoma State QB with only 15 starts; abdominal injury explained deep ball struggles; projected first-round potential”
First Take · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 2: What's the Lakers Recipe to Take Down the Rockets?
“Quarterback prospect projected late first round to Cardinals, compared to Mac Jones by Kuiper”
First Things First · Apr 14, 2026
SGA vs. Michael Jordan, Play-In Preview, LaMelo Ball’s Hall-of-Fame level, King of the Hill
“Draft prospect claiming first-round status; debated whether he deserves first-round selection”
Andy & Ari On3 · Apr 8, 2026
FOREVER A BUCKEYE: Why Jeremiah Smith TURNED DOWN $10M to stay with Ohio State | Ty Simpson's STOCK in the NFL Draft | Michael Malone introduced at UNC
“Alabama quarterback; discussed as potential first-round NFL draft pick despite modest college performance”
Go Birds! · Apr 8, 2026
Go Birds! 2026 Draft Preview: Quarterback Rankings
“Ranked #4 QB prospect; one-year starter with mechanical soundness but limited experience”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
2026 NFL Draft - Quarterback Preview!!!
“QB prospect ranked second in class with Pittsburgh and Minnesota draft chatter”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 2, 2026
Mailbag! Big Ten Scheduling, Notre Dame’s Win Total & MORE! | College Football
“Quarterback prospect discussed as potential draft sleeper and Shaddur comparison”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 2, 2026
Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Broncos? (4/2 Hour 1)
“Analyzed as potential Steelers draft target; compared to Aaron Rodgers playing style”
Nightcap · Mar 31, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to draft a QB? Browns back Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders number change
“Discussed as potential Steelers draft option if he falls to favorable draft position; only other QB option mentioned for 2025.”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 31, 2026
QB & RB Rookie Preview + Height Fight! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/31
“Alabama QB with limited starting experience (15 starts) being debated as potential first-round pick”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: REACTION to DJ Moore trade to Bills + Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh? Maxx Crosby DRAMA
“QB prospect; mock draft speculation about Steelers interest analyzed”
First Take · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 2: Problem with Draymond Defending Nico Harrison?
“Alabama quarterback evaluated as QB2 prospect at NFL Combine with strong throwing mechanics”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 2, 2026
Who stood out at the 2026 NFL Combine? (3/2 Hour 1)
“Quarterback prospect; performed well at combine workouts”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers NFLPA Report Card Grade + Ty Simpson to Pittsburgh?
“Alabama quarterback prospect; discussed as potential Steelers draft target despite hosts' skepticism”
Nightcap · Feb 27, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers NFLPA Report Card Grade + Ty Simpson to Pittsburgh?
“Alabama quarterback the Steelers reportedly met with as potential alternative to Will Howard”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 27, 2026
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Alabama QB Ty Simpson, and more join the show from Indy (2/27 Hour 2)
“Alabama QB, likely second quarterback selected in 2026 NFL Draft, discussed injuries and draft process”
Cover 3 College Football · Feb 26, 2026
NFL Combine Preview + Cover 3 Mailbag | College Football
“Quarterback prospect ranked 21st overall in mock draft; not throwing at combine due to health”
First Take · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 1: More Impressed with Jokic and the Nuggets or Tatum-less Celtics?
“Alabama quarterback compared to Mendoza with stronger early-season tape through first eight games”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“QB prospect; potential late-first-round candidate; not throwing at combine despite draft position”
First Take · Feb 24, 2026
Hour 2: Which Team Will Draft Ty Simpson?
“Alabama quarterback projected #2 overall to Steelers; Kiper argues he has most to gain at combine week”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Feb 24, 2026
40s and Free Agents: NFL Scouting Combine Preview!
“Alabama quarterback with most to gain at combine; rumored to have first-round promise from team”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 3 - Tomorrow's Headlines Today, Daniel Jeremiah
“Alabama quarterback prospect ranked outside top 32 but potential first-round consideration for Rams”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
Best of The Herd
“Alabama quarterback prospect evaluated as second-round talent with mechanical soundness”
The Rich Eisen Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 3: Drake Maye’s Super Bowl Postmortem, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
“Alabama QB projected to go early first round; expected to climb mock drafts as evaluation period continues”
The McShay Show · Feb 9, 2026
Mock Draft 2.0: Mendoza Trade Offers, Reese’s NFL Comp, and More Round 1 Takeaways
“Quarterback prospect ranked #13 to Rams, discussed for red-shirt development under Sean McVay”
The McShay Show · Feb 5, 2026
Our Favorite 2026 Prospects and a Super Bowl NFL Draft Retrospective. Plus, Mailbag!
“Alabama quarterback prospect with strong tape and mobility, potential fit for Rams to develop behind Stafford”
The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football · Feb 3, 2026
Buy, Sell, Hold Revisited: SEC + Cooper Manning on Arch's First Year
“Alabama quarterback; upgrade in passing game over Ryan Williams; helped team reach SEC championship game”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Feb 3, 2026
LIVE FROM SAN FRAN! Todd McShay and Steve Young, Plus Cavs–Kings Trade & Giannis Latest
“Alabama quarterback prospect discussed for potential Rams fit under Sean McVay's system”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 30, 2026
2026 NFL Draft 101: DK's Top-Five Mock, This Year's Jaxson Dart, Top WRs, and the Four Loko Era
“Alabama quarterback; consensus number-two QB prospect with limited starting experience”
Ringer Tailgate · Jan 28, 2026
Silk Suits and Pure Spite: The Ringer Tailgate Haters Ball
“Alabama quarterback, winner of Daddy of the Year award for four straight wins against ranked opponents”
PTI · Jan 14, 2026
Did Dante Moore Make the RIGHT Decision?!
“Alabama quarterback choosing to enter NFL draft despite multi-million dollar college transfer offers”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 14, 2026
Building the Beast: Did they stay or did they go now?
“Declared for 2026 draft; expected first-round pick despite limited starting experience (15 starts)”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 7, 2026
Ravens Fire Harbaugh, CFB Portal Madness w/ Max Olson, Plus Hoops w/ Robbie Hummel
“Alabama quarterback entering NFL draft, clearing path for freshman Kailin Russell at Alabama”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Dec 19, 2025
Seahawks’ Crazy Comeback, David Pollack Previews the CFB Playoff First Round, Plus Actor Josh Duhamel!
“Discussed offensive decline and decision-making issues in playoff preparation”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Nov 13, 2025
#624 - Sketch
“Alabama quarterback who stepped into starting role and has been performing well this season”