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Rams Draft QB Ty Simpson 13th Overall in 2026 Draft

4/25/2026

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Rams Draft Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams chose Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026.
GM Les Snead said the pick secures a quarterback while Coach Sean McVay said it is Matthew’s team, with Simpson competing with Stetson Bennett for backup.
Simpson signed a four-year $25.4 million contract with a $15 million bonus while Stafford signed a two-year $84 million deal paying him $40 million this season.

Summary

Rams Draft Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams selected Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the draft.
More than half of draft experts gave the pick a grade of C+ or lower.
Fans voiced upset that Simpson was chosen at No. 13.
The Rams obtained the No. 13 selection from the Atlanta Falcons in a trade a year ago.
Analysts listed Simpson as a fringe first-round prospect, ranking him 33rd overall in FOX Sports' list.

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Historical Context

When the Rams chose defensive end Kevin Carter with the sixth overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, he signed a reported $10 million contract and later led the league with 17 sacks in 1999. The franchise’s 2026 selection of quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 echoes that pattern of high-profile first-round picks that spark criticism and force the Rams to reevaluate scouting.

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Rams Draft Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams chose Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026.
GM Les Snead said the pick secures a quarterback while Coach Sean McVay said it is Matthew’s team, with Simpson competing with Stetson Bennett for backup.
Simpson signed a four-year $25.4 million contract with a $15 million bonus while Stafford signed a two-year $84 million deal paying him $40 million this season.

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