ESPN’s Mel Kiper Rips Rams Over Ty Simpson Draft Pick
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL draft. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper criticized this pick, saying it was too high given Simpson’s limited experience and the team’s current goal to win now with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.Key Facts
- The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
- Ty Simpson played for Alabama and has only 15 career starts.
- Other talented players like USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq were still available when Simpson was picked.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper called the Rams’ choice one of the draft’s biggest mistakes.
- Kiper said the Rams are in “win-now” mode with 38-year-old Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback.
- The expert thought the Rams should have chosen a player to help Stafford immediately, like a playmaker or a strong offensive lineman.
- Kiper acknowledged Simpson’s potential but said taking him so early was surprising.
- The Rams had previously shown interest in Simpson later in the draft (around pick 29) before moving up to pick 13.
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