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Rams choose QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, securing their successor for Matthew Stafford
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The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the draft, aiming to secure a successor for Matthew Stafford. This marks only the second first-round pick for the Rams in a decade, as they focus on future development.
Key points
- Rams selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick
- This is only the second first-round pick for the Rams in a decade
- Matthew Stafford is returning for his 17th NFL season
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the draft on Thursday night, making a bold move to secure their successor to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford. Rams general manager Les Snead made a first-round pick for only the second time in the past decade — and he turned in a shocker by taking Simpson, who wasn't considered a first-round talent on some draft boards. Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup. Although the Rams finished one game shy of the Super Bowl last year following their eighth winning season in nine years under Sean McVay, they still had the 13th pick from Atlanta after a draft-day trade one year ago. Rather than adding available receiver Makai Lemon — the Biletnikoff Award winner at Southern California last season — to maximize their championship window with Stafford, the Rams chose to look to their future. The 38-year-old Stafford has already announced he is returning to the Rams next season, his 17th in the NFL, but hasn't committed beyond this year. Simpson doesn't have the arm strength or size of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure. Simpson could be Los Angeles' backup quarterback next season if Jimmy Garoppolo decides to retire. Snead rarely picks in the first round, repeatedly moving his top selections for veteran talent or trading back. Los Angeles' only previous first-round pick since Jared Goff in 2016 was Jared Verse, the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year chosen 19th overall in 2024. Snead acknowledged the Rams have no urgent roster needs after a 12-5 regular season and two playoff victories before a heartbreaking loss to in the NFC championship game. Los Angeles' biggest flaw last season was in its secondary, but Snead already addressed it by trading his own first-round pick in a package for star cornerback before signing his Chiefs teammate, cornerback . \\_ AP NFL:
Q&A
Why did the Rams choose Ty Simpson over other players?
The Rams selected Ty Simpson for his technique and decision-making under pressure, despite him not being viewed as a first-round talent by some draft boards.
What does Ty Simpson's selection mean for Matthew Stafford's future?
Ty Simpson's selection indicates the Rams are planning for the future, as Stafford, who is returning for his 17th NFL season, has not committed beyond this year.
How does Ty Simpson's college performance compare to NFL expectations?
Ty Simpson started only one season at Alabama, passing for 3,567 yards, which raises questions about his readiness for the NFL compared to other top quarterbacks.