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Rams Draft Ty Simpson No. 13, Will Back Up Stafford

4/26/2026

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Rams Draft Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25, 2026.
Head coach Sean McVay said his demeanor respects MVP Matthew Stafford, that Simpson will develop as a backup, and that starter transition will happen only on Stafford’s terms with GM Les Snead in agreement.
Ty Simpson arrived in Los Angeles on Friday, called Sean McVay a “fireball,” and will learn under Matthew Stafford.

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Simpson Drafted

Ty Simpson declined NIL offers, entered the 2026 NFL draft and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams.
His father, Jason Simpson, UT Martin head coach, linked him to GM Les Snead, who advised the family on the draft.
Simpson’s 2025 stats—3,567 yards, 28 TDs, five INTs—match the Rams’ play-action focus, prompting him to call the franchise a dream come true and express excitement about living in Los Angeles.

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Historical Context

On April 15–16, 2000, the NFL draft at Madison Square Garden saw the New England Patriots select Michigan quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round. Believing in his work ethic, head coach Bill Belichick built a roster around Brady, turning the 5-11 2000 season into a dynasty that earned seven Super Bowl titles.

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Rams Draft Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25, 2026.
Head coach Sean McVay said his demeanor respects MVP Matthew Stafford, that Simpson will develop as a backup, and that starter transition will happen only on Stafford’s terms with GM Les Snead in agreement.
Ty Simpson arrived in Los Angeles on Friday, called Sean McVay a “fireball,” and will learn under Matthew Stafford.

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