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We’re less than 24 hours from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, kicking off live from Pittsburgh Thursday night, and there are any number of expert mock drafts you can reference to get an idea how it’s all going to go down. Here at Athlon Sports, we’ve got you covered. In addition to the most recent ...
When the 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh, 16 of the top prospects will be in attendance. Most if not all of them will be first-round draft picks, though there’s no guarantee. And in the case of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, how long he ends up sitting in the green room Thursday ...
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Happy draft day, everyone! The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET, live from Pittsburgh. You ...
The LA Rams aren't backing off Ty Simpson, the Green Bay Packers looking for a better first pick and more ahead of the NFL Draft.
Ty Simpson draft rumors: Surprising $10,500,000,000 NFC team could target Alabama QB in 1st round, claims Todd McShay Sportskeeda
With the 2026 NFL Draft just over 24 hours away, one of the biggest questions surrounding the first round has to do with the number of quarterbacks who could hear their names called, with Fernando Mendoza a veritable lock to go number one overall, while Ty Simpson’s fate falls closer to 50-50. And yet, what […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Carson Beck gets 1st round hype from personnel director appeared first on ClutchPoints.
We are so close to the 2026 NFL Draft that you can taste it. On Thursday night, fans are hoping to see a night filled with chaos. There have been rumors of many trades happening in Round 1 this year, and ESPN has projected a few of them in their latest mock draft by Matt […] The post ESPN projects Cardinals to leapfrog Jets for Ty Simpson with Round 1 trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Selecting a bust in the NFL Draft can set a franchise back for years, if not longer. Teams need to hit on all of their draft picks, but especially their first-round selections. At the end of the day, though, sometimes even the most highly touted prospects fail to successfully make the transition from collegiate to […] The post 5 2026 NFL Draft prospects with bust written all over their scouting profile appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Carson Beck is gaining traction in the 2026 NFL Draft conversation, with scouts and insiders taking notice of the Georgia QB’s rising stock.
A day ahead of the NFL Draft, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson remains one of the most intriguing prospects as analysts debate about whether it is worth using a first-round pick to draft him. For what it’s worth, legendary former college football coach Nick Saban, who recruited Simpson and coached the young quarterback before he ever […] The post Alabama football legend Nick Saban’s Ty Simpson NFL Draft scouting reporting will open eyes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Alabama football program will be well represented during the 2026 NFL Draft. Most analysts expect tackle Kadyn Proctor and quarterback Ty Simpson to be picked in the first round. But it is one former member of the Crimson Tide who is drawing rave reviews ahead of the draft. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban […] The post Nick Saban drops wild Caleb Downs revelation after coaching him at Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nick Saban is widely considered one of if not the greatest college coaches of all time, so when he gives you some advice, you’re probably best served to take it. And that’s exactly what Ty Simpson did when he was faced with a tough choice of either declaring for the NFL Draft, or considering a […]
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has become one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class, which is notoriously light in quarterback talent. With former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza projected to be the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders tonight, Simpson’s draft stock has fluctuated throughout the pre-draft process, […]
The NFL loves to talk about player safety. Michael Wilbon would like them to stop. Appearing on First Take this week, Wilbon was asked about NIL and whether prospects like Ty Simpson — who turned down a $6.5 million offer from Miami to enter the draft — are making the right call by leaving college…
As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NFL Draft is a three-day spectacle, with all eyes on Thursday's first round. Regardless of your interest level, placing these bets is a fun way to heighten the event's excitement.
Days before the draft, the Jets are believed to be bluffing their interest in Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the Cardinals in hot pursuit.
Adam Schefter narrows Ty Simpson landing spots while ruling out Rams' interest in Alabama QB Sportskeeda
In Jacob Infante's final 7-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys and Patriots trade up, the Bears boost their defensive line, and more.
Fernando Mendoza is the odds-on favorite to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Draft, with Ty Simpson also making a case to go in the first round, although that isn’t a guarantee. The quarterback class at this year’s NFL Draft isn’t quite as deep as other years, and that could […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson could be only QBs picked in first 3 rounds appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NFL Draft lacks clear elite talent, pushing several prospects higher than they should be. From quarterbacks like Ty Simpson to rising linemen and receivers, here’s why some big names may be getting more hype than their tape deserves.
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is expected to be the second quarterback off the board during the 2026 NFL Draft later this week after a stellar breakout season for the Crimson Tide. Simpson’s collegiate career ended in a humbling 38–3 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl, where Alabama was thoroughly dominated by […]
