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Ty Simpson drafted by LA Rams with No. 13 pick
Ty Simpson completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns at Alabama, giving the Rams a potential long-term quarterback option.
- On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Rams drafted Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall, a selection that surprised many analysts who considered him a fringe first-round prospect.
- Strict secrecy surrounded the team's selection to prevent competitors from identifying their interest; the Rams viewed Simpson as a 'bonus pick' after trading the 29th pick to Kansas City and acquiring the 13th pick from Atlanta a year ago.
- Head coach Sean McVay said Stafford handled the news 'great' because he's a 'stud' and 'always first class in every sense of the word'; Simpson will compete with Stetson Bennett IV for the backup position.
- Fighting an avalanche of emotion during the draft-night call, Simpson told McVay, 'Let's go make history, coach,' his voice cracking with the weight of the moment.
- Although Simpson may not see the field in 2025 barring injury, experts view the landing spot as ideal for his long-term development under McVay's coaching, positioning him as a potential successor to Stafford.
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