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Alabama QB Ty Simpson Weighed 'Life-Changing' NIL Deal vs. 2026 NFL Draft
Simpson said Miami’s offer would have made him the highest-paid player in college before he chose to pursue pro football.
- On Monday, former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson announced he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, turning down a 'life-changing' $6.5 million NIL offer from the Miami Hurricanes.
- Seeking advice from former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, Simpson asked whether he wanted to play college or professional football; Saban advised him to ignore financial incentives and focus on his aspirations.
- Miami offered $6.5 million, while the Tennessee Volunteers and Ole Miss Rebels offered around $4 million each; by entering the NFL, Simpson forgoes approximately $4.2 million in total earnings.
- Widely considered the No. 2 quarterback available on draft boards later this week, Simpson is projected as a late-first or early-second round pick, locking in over $10 million guaranteed.
- Unlike players such as Carson Beck who exhausted college eligibility, Simpson stated he felt ready to 'lead a locker room' and become the 'face of a franchise' in the pros.
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