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Rams Draft Ty Simpson No. 13, Call It “Smart” Move

5/1/2026

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Summary

Rams Draft Simpson

The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with pick 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft after he posted 3,567 yards, 30 touchdowns.
75% graded the pick C, D or F.
ESPN's Rob Rang graded the pick B while Rams quarterback Jim Everett called it “smart as hell.”
GM Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay said Simpson will develop behind quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Summary

Rams Choose QB

The Rams chose a quarterback over wide-out Makai Lemon because their 13-personnel set and tight-end depth demand it.
Davante Adams and Puka Nacua will remain the primary pass-catchers.
Rookie receivers such as Lemon and Kenyon Sadiq are expected to see limited playing time.
The Rams drafted tight end Max Klare and chose Ty Simpson to secure a quarterback starter, lessening the need for a wideout at the 13th pick.

History

Historical Context

At the April 15-16, 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots used a compensatory sixth-round pick to select quarterback Tom Brady 199th overall, the seventh QB taken. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick praised the low-cost gamble, and Brady’s rise from a modest rookie contract to seven Super Bowl titles reshaped how teams evaluate late-round quarterbacks.

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Rams Draft Simpson

The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with pick 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft after he posted 3,567 yards, 30 touchdowns.
75% graded the pick C, D or F.
ESPN's Rob Rang graded the pick B while Rams quarterback Jim Everett called it “smart as hell.”
GM Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay said Simpson will develop behind quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns.

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