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Rams Draft QB Ty Simpson No. 13, Eye Garoppolo Return

4/28/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson No. 13 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coach Sean McVay said he will not rule out signing veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and called him a starting-caliber player.
McVay said his earlier frustration was misread and that drafting Simpson is a collective succession plan.
The Rams also drafted tight end Max Clare (Round 2), tackle Keagen Trost (Round 3) and wide receiver C.J. Daniels (Round 6).

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The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson No. 13 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coach Sean McVay said he will not rule out signing veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and called him a starting-caliber player.
McVay said his earlier frustration was misread and that drafting Simpson is a collective succession plan.
The Rams also drafted tight end Max Clare (Round 2), tackle Keagen Trost (Round 3) and wide receiver C.J. Daniels (Round 6).