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Alabama's Ty Simpson Reveals He Turned Down $6.5M from Ole Miss, Miami

Alabama's Ty Simpson Reveals He Turned Down $6.5M from Ole Miss, Miami

Summary

Ty Simpson, the starting quarterback for Alabama, has decided to enter the NFL Draft instead of staying in college. He was reportedly offered $6.5 million by Ole Miss and Miami to continue playing college football, but chose to pursue a professional career.

Key Facts

  • Ty Simpson is the starting quarterback for Alabama Crimson Tide.
  • He decided to enter the NFL Draft in April 2024.
  • Simpson was reportedly offered $6.5 million by Ole Miss and Miami to stay in college.
  • Alabama experienced a disappointing exit from the College Football Playoff.
  • Simpson aims to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
  • He was once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick but saw his stock decrease.
  • Simpson chose to stick with his decision to represent Alabama, valuing his legacy there.

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