Ty Simpson Biography

Tyler Ty Simpson was born on December 21, 2002, and has played as a professional football quarterback in the National Football League. Simpson was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft after playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. As a junior, he passed for 1,888 yards and 20 touchdowns while also rushing for 311 yards and seven touchdowns. During his senior year, he passed for 2,827 yards and 41 touchdowns with only three interceptions, and he rushed 92 times for 862 yards and 11 touchdowns as his team won the 2A Tennessee State Championship. Simpson played in four games during his true freshman season while redshirting the year. On August 11, 2025, he was named the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2025 season. He made his professional debut on August 15, 2026, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.