- - Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson declares for NFL draft

John Leuzzi, USA TODAY NETWORK January 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM

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Ty Simpson is off to the NFL draft.

The Alabama quarterback announced the decision on social media on Wednesday, Jan. 7 that he's declaring for the NFL draft.

It was also reported by The Tuscaloosa News — part of the USA TODAY Network — on Jan. 7 that Simpson informed Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide staff of his decision on Wednesday.

"Growing up in a small town like Martin (Tennessee) didn't stop me from having big dreams. But man, that first visit from Coach Saban was surreal. The legend was in our house, eating my mom's cooking, painting a picture of what it would be like to play for the Crimson Tide. Coach told me straight up it wasn't going to be easy, but he told me if I trusted the process, it would be a ride worth taking," Simpson said in a heartfelt video on Instagram. "I chose Alabama then, and I'd do it a thousand times over."

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