Alabama QB Ty Simpson says he’s entering NFL draft

alabama‘S ty simpsonProjected to be one of the first quarterbacks selected in this year’s NFL Draft, he is forgoing his senior year of college and turning professional.

Simpson wrote in an Instagram post which also included a narrated video: “Grateful for every second. Extremely blessed to be able to chase my dreams. Time to roll. Roll the tide.”

“It wasn’t all perfect, and it didn’t have to be, but every moment had meaning and I gave Alabama my all,” Simpson said in the video. “And I got a lot in return. Coach.” [Nick] Saban was right – it was all worth it.”

Simpson, who started just one season for the Crimson Tide, informed Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb of his decision on Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

Simpson’s father, UT-Martin football coach Jason Simpson, said his son received first-round grades from every NFL general manager he contacted.

“Nobody said about a second round,” Jason Simpson told ESPN.

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Ty Simpson as the third-best quarterback to be drafted, behind the Heisman Trophy winner. Fernando Mendoza Of Indiana And oregon‘S dante mooreWho have not announced yet.

Jason Simpson said his son also had transfer offers to other Power 4 schools. Sources previously told ESPN miamiOregon and Tennessee They were interested in signing Simpson if he entered the transfer portal.

“There were very, very attractive opportunities to play another year of college football,” Jason Simpson said.

Ty Simpson, a junior from Martin, Tennessee, completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2025, leading the No. 9 Crimson Tide to an 11–4 record.

After getting off to a great start and being among the leading contenders for the Heisman Trophy, Simpson struggled toward the end of the season, as Alabama’s lack of running game put more pressure on him to perform in the passing game.

In the Crimson Tide’s final four games, Simpson completed 57% of his attempts for an average of 158.3 yards with six touchdowns and one interception.

Simpson suffered a broken rib in the first half of a 38–3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. He said the injury occurred when he took a helmet hit to the ribs while struggling for a first down late in the first half. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 67 yards against the Hoosiers.

Simpson signed with Saban out of high school in 2022. He was the backup for three seasons before eventually being replaced. Jalen MillerWho were selected in the 2025 draft Seattle SeahawksAs a starter this past season under DeBoer.

“You coach players and help them reach their goals and dreams,” Jason Simpson said. “Yes, they would like him to come back. But if you have an opportunity to be selected in the first round in the NFL Draft, you go. That’s why they put all that into you for that individual opportunity, so I really appreciated that.”