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Ty Simpson Pick At Thirteen Was Shocking

date
2026-04-28

The Solid Verbal

"I can't believe Ty Simpson went number 13… The list of guys who come out with like 15 starts in college, into the NFL, there's a healthy list of them, and they're all, they don't work."

Context

Dan and Jason both flagged the Rams' pick of Ty Simpson at #13 as the most surprising of the first round. Simpson started just 15 college games. The historical bust rate for QBs with that few starts who go top-15 is essentially total. The structural defense for the pick is Sean McVay's system around him and Stetson Bennett holding QB2 cover. After-the-fact disclosure: the Rams GM is close with Jason Simpson (Ty's dad) and reportedly advised Ty to enter the draft.

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