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Rams Draft No. 13 Alabama QB Ty Simpson to Replace Stafford

4/27/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Head coach Sean McVay said he and GM Les Snead selected Simpson collaboratively as a long-term succession plan for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
McVay downplayed post-draft criticism, noting Simpson will learn from Stafford and that the team may bring back veteran Jimmy Garoppolo if needed.

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The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Head coach Sean McVay said he and GM Les Snead selected Simpson collaboratively as a long-term succession plan for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
McVay downplayed post-draft criticism, noting Simpson will learn from Stafford and that the team may bring back veteran Jimmy Garoppolo if needed.