McShay mocks Ty Simpson to Rams in final draft prediction

TL;DR

Todd McShay predicts Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will be drafted by the L.A. Rams at pick 13. This surprising choice comes amid speculation about the Rams' interest in quarterbacks despite their current plans for Matthew Stafford.

Key points

Todd McShay mocks Ty Simpson to the Rams at pick 13
Simpson has only 15 career starts in four years
Rams are reportedly working on an extension for Matthew Stafford

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 06: Ty Simpson #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter in the 2025 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Rams have been linked to quarterbacks in the draft over the past few years but the timing has never been right for Sean McVay’s team and that appears to be the case again in 2026 with Fernando Mendoza as the only projected top-10 pick. But the Ringer’s Todd McShay went there, mocking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to the L.A. Rams at pick 13:

“I’m not saying it’s going to happen, but I think Ty Simpson goes earlier than expected on Thursday and I know that the Rams think extremely highly of him.

Regardless, I think Les Snead is up to something bigger than sitting at 13 and taking a WR—I’m expecting some kind of fireworks.“ This pick would stun the NFL and the draft community, but a few scant analysts have been trying to push the Ty Simpson narrative for weeks and it appears that McShay is joining that herd of believers. Could the Rams really be “extremely high” on a college quarterback with 15 career starts and very mediocre results in the second half of 2025? The Rams do not necessarily need a successor to this soon either. Les Snead is vocal about the fact that L.A. is working on an extension for Stafford and that it will get done soon, which lines up with expectations and recent history. Even if Stafford’s extension is just to bring down his cap number again, there’s no reason to think he couldn’t play 2-3 more years, at least. Simpson has only played 15 games in the last four years. Imagine if he has zero starts in the next three years. Even so, Todd McShay went there and mocked Simpson to the Rams at 13 anyway, the highest the quarterback has gone in any major mock draft. Does he know something we don’t?

Q&A

Why is Ty Simpson projected to be drafted by the Rams at pick 13?

Todd McShay believes the Rams have a strong interest in Ty Simpson, suggesting he could go earlier than expected in the draft.

What are the concerns about Ty Simpson's performance leading up to the draft?

Ty Simpson has only 15 career starts and had mediocre results in the second half of the 2025 season, raising questions about his readiness for the NFL.

What is the current situation with Matthew Stafford and the Rams?

The Rams are working on an extension for Matthew Stafford, indicating they may not need a successor immediately, which complicates the decision to draft a quarterback.