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Rams draft Ty Simpson: Fantasy outlook for Rams offense, Dynasty value for Rams' new quarterback
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams have drafted quarterback Ty Simpson, enhancing the value of late first-round rookie picks in Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues. With potential coaching from Sean McVay and the chance to learn behind Matthew Stafford, Simpson could become a viable QB2 in the future.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson
- Simpson completed 64.5% of passes for 3,567 yards at Alabama
- He may serve as a future QB2 in Fantasy Football
- Coaching from Sean McVay could aid his development
- Simpson's size and experience are concerns
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If you have a late first round rookie pick in you Dynasty Fantasy Football league, congratulations. After the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson, Round 1 of rookie drafts just got a little bit more valuable. That is because generally when a quarterback gets drafted in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, they get drafted in Round 1 of rookie drafts. Barring an injury to Matthew Stafford, Simpson won't matter for redraft leagues in 2025 but this landing spot and draft capital give him as much Dynasty value as you could have asked for.
Simpson started 15 games for Alabama last year and completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Last year was his first as a starter, so you can count a lack of starting experience as one of the biggest question marks around Simpson. While he does have enough mobility to maneuver in the pocket, you should not expect much rushing upside from him in the NFL. The other big negative for Simpson is his size, he measured just 6-foot-1, 211 pounds at the NFL combine. He's also already 23 years old.
Simpson's biggest strength may be his pre-snap processing as he handled a lot of that responsibility at Alabama. That should make his transition to the NFL slightly easier. While his physical tools aren't exactly strengths, there is just enough there in terms of arm strength, decision-making, and accuracy to believe that he could be a starting quarterback in the perfect situation. From a longterm perspective, being coached by Sean McVay and sitting behind Matthew Stafford may just be that perfect situation. If he does take over for Stafford in a year and gets to throw to Puka Nacua in this offensive scheme, Simpson may be a serviceable QB2 for Fantasy Football purposes.
I had Jeff Bell from Footballguys on for my Rookie Quarterback Preview. We talked extensively about Simpson, check it out.
Q&A
What is Ty Simpson's fantasy football value after being drafted by the Rams?
Ty Simpson's value in Dynasty leagues is high due to his first-round draft capital, making him a sought-after pick for teams with late first-round selections.
How does Ty Simpson's performance at Alabama impact his NFL prospects?
Simpson completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in his first year as a starter at Alabama, showcasing his potential despite concerns about his experience and physical size.
What role is expected for Ty Simpson in the Rams' offense?
Simpson is expected to sit behind Matthew Stafford initially, but he could become a starting quarterback in the future, especially if he develops under coach Sean McVay.
