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Rams Draft Ty Simpson No. 13, Keep Meeting Secret

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams chose Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Simpson told ESPN Radio on April 27 he met head coach Sean McVay and was told to keep the meeting secret.
General manager Les Snead said April 28 he felt bad for Simpson staying on script after he and McVay asked him not to reveal the visits, noting secrecy helped secure the pick without a team trading up.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 NFL Draft, held April 15-16 at Madison Square Garden, saw the New England Patriots take quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th pick in the sixth round. Brady’s subsequent seven Super Bowl victories—six with the Patriots—made the selection the draft’s most celebrated steal, influencing how teams evaluate late-round talent. The draft also featured placekicker Sebastian Janikowski, the first first-round kicker selected since 1966.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams chose Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Simpson told ESPN Radio on April 27 he met head coach Sean McVay and was told to keep the meeting secret.
General manager Les Snead said April 28 he felt bad for Simpson staying on script after he and McVay asked him not to reveal the visits, noting secrecy helped secure the pick without a team trading up.

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