What happened: Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead drafted Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round (No. 22 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. This move comes months after Snead personally assured Simpson's family the QB would go in Round 1. The pick addresses long-term depth behind Matthew Stafford.
NFL·April 23, 2026 09:33 PM ET
Rams select Alabama QB Ty Simpson in first round of NFL Draft
Snead fulfills promise to Simpson's family.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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