Dan Orlovsky takes literal victory lap after Ty Simpson first-round prediction comes true

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Every sports fan loves having one of their hot takes be proved right, especially Dan Orlovsky.

After weeks of being criticized for his take stating that Ty Simpson would be drafted high in the first round, his take was finally proven true after he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13. For the weeks leading up to the draft, he shared his beliefs across the ESPN soundwaves, even stating his belief that Simpson was a better fit for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1.

While appearing on Pat McAfee’s alternative draft broadcast, he took the time to soak in the triumph of a correct prediction. Orlovsky went around the horn, taking high fives and a handshake from the analysis crew.

Here's a look at Orlovsky's golden moment, and his compilation of Simpson takes leading up to Thursday night.

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Dan Orlovsky takes victory lap for Ty Simpson prediction

In the weeks leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Orlovsky was vocal about his beliefs about how good the former Alabama QB was. He thoroughly believed that Simpson certainly belonged as a first-round QB and that he would be taken higher than people originally believed. While his take was criticized on social media, it proved to be right. Here is Orlovsky after his take was proven right on the Pat McAfee draft broadcast.