2026 NFL draft: QB Ty Simpson tied more to Arizona Cardinals than any other team
TL;DR
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is increasingly linked to the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, with many mock drafts predicting he could be selected by them. Reports indicate that the Cardinals may use their second-round pick or trade up to draft him.
Key points
- Ty Simpson linked to Arizona Cardinals for 2026 NFL draft
- Mock drafts suggest Cardinals may draft him in second round
- Simpson had a top-30 official visit with the Cardinals
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A week before the 2026 NFL draft, the buzz about the Arizona Cardinals and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson returns. For a few weeks, it came up in almost every mock draft. That trend has returned, and apparently with good reason.
Multiple mock drafts this week either have the Cardinals drafting Simpson with their second-round pick or trading back into the first round to draft him.
Simpson had his top-30 official visit with the Cardinals this week on the final day of draft visits and, when this visit was reported, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler added an interesting note.
He wrote on X, "In league circles, Simpson has been linked to Arizona more than any other team."
For those hoping the Cardinals draft the Alabama quarterback, this is good news. It could also be simply expectations around the league because the Cardinals have the least established quarterback room in the league. Their quarterback room consists of Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis. Brissett went 1-11 as a starter last season and is 20-45 in his career when starting. Minshew is 17-30. Slovis will be lucky to be on an NFL roster by Week 1. Arizona needs a young quarterback for the future. Is Simpson that guy?
Simpson is 6-1 and 211 pounds, so doesn't have ideal size. He started only 15 games in his college career. He does have a decent arm and can throw with anticipation and accuracy. But when things were less than ideal at Alabama, his play breaks down.
He completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and only five interceptions in 2025 for the Crimson Tide.
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Q&A
Why is Ty Simpson linked to the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026 NFL draft?
Ty Simpson is linked to the Arizona Cardinals due to multiple mock drafts predicting they will draft him, along with reports of his official visit with the team.
What pick might the Arizona Cardinals use to draft Ty Simpson?
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to use their second-round pick or potentially trade back into the first round to select Ty Simpson.
What did ESPN's Jeremy Fowler say about Ty Simpson and the Cardinals?
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted that Ty Simpson has been more closely associated with the Arizona Cardinals than any other team in league discussions.
