Summary
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is considering either entering the NFL draft, staying at Alabama, or transferring to another college team. If he enters the transfer portal, he could earn significantly more money through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. The decision comes after a successful season, despite Alabama losing key games.
Key Facts
- Ty Simpson is Alabama’s starting quarterback, with 3,567 passing yards and 28 touchdowns this season.
- He has a few options: enter the NFL draft, stay at Alabama, or transfer to another team.
- Some fans want freshman Keelon Russell to start at quarterback for Alabama.
- If Simpson enters the transfer portal, he could potentially earn $2.5 million or more from NIL deals.
- His current NIL valuation is $2.1 million.
- If he enters the draft and is picked in early second round, his expected NFL salary would be $2 to $2.3 million.
- Possible transfer destinations could include Tennessee and Oregon.