Summary
The Los Angeles Rams are considering selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision comes as their current quarterback, Matthew Stafford, performs well but ages, making it time to plan for the future. Ty Simpson has a strong arm and good skills but lacks extensive starting experience.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Rams finished the 2025 season with a 12-5 record.
- Matthew Stafford, the Rams' quarterback, had a standout season, winning the MVP award.
- Stafford is 38 years old, prompting the Rams to consider finding a successor.
- CBS Sports' Blake Brockermeyer predicts the Rams will choose Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama.
- Simpson joined Alabama in 2022 and started one full season by 2025.
- Simpson's skills include a strong arm and good anticipation, but he does not have much starting experience.
- Choosing Simpson is seen as a way to develop a young quarterback behind Stafford for future seasons.
