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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson made his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL Draft known at season’s end. That hasn’t stopped rival schools from making their pitches.
Simpson is reportedly receiving interest from transfer suitors looking to lure him back to college for one season longer. The Miami Hurricanes are believed to have offered more than $6 million.
Simpson stuck around in a reserve role for three seasons with the Crimson Tide. A former five-star recruit, he finally got his opportunity in 2025.
He wouldn’t disappoint in his lone year at the helm, leading Alabama to an SEC Championship appearance and the College Football Playoff.
The Tide beat Oklahoma in the opening round of the postseason. The year ended with a loss to Indiana. Simpson’s attention immediately turned to the future.
Ty Simpson will go pro.
The passer declared for the NFL Draft in January. He is projected to be a late first to early second round selection.
Simpson threw for 3,567 yards this past season with 28 touchdowns to just five interceptions. He is widely considered the third-best quarterback on the board behind Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore.
There are still questions as to whether Moore will enter the draft, presenting an opportunity for Simpson’s stock to rise further. With that being said, the latest mocks have him going at No. 29 to the Rams or falling to Round 2.
Last year’s 29th pick, Josh Conerly Jr. of Oregon, received a four-year rookie deal worth $15.6 million. He made about $8.8 million of that in Year 1 thanks to his signing bonus.
Any slip after No. 29 would come with a decrease in pay for Simpson. With that in mind, schools in need of a QB are giving him something to think about.
It is unclear as to whether Simpson would be able to pull out of the draft class before Wednesday’s deadline. Based on interest received from rival colleges, it seems at least a possibility.
The QB has a 7-figure offer from Miami.
Ty Simpson is not in the transfer portal. Still, schools continue to reach out via third-party avenues.
AL.com reports that numerous schools have offered at least $4 million to have Simpson transfer for his senior season. He has one year of eligibility remaining thanks to a redshirt.
One of those programs has supposedly offered $6.5 million to the portal passer. It is believed to be the Miami Hurricanes.
Simpson, through third parties, has continued to receive offers from other Power Four programs, sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell AL.com…
At least one program has offered Simpson a deal that could total $6.5 million to play in 2026, according to one source with direct knowledge. Three SEC schools have also presented offers of at least $4 million and more for Simpson.
High prices have been seen for transfer portal quarterbacks this offseason. Cincinnati signal caller Brendan Sorsby received a reported $5 million for signing with Texas Tech earlier this month.
Simpson’s offers are said to possibly exceed that number. A $6.5 million deal would be on par with the rookie price for the 33rd NFL Draft choice, a realistic landing spot given the passer’s slipping stock.
Two-thirds of the way through the season, Simpson appeared destined for an early to mid-first-round grade. He averaged 279 passing yards per game with 22 touchdowns and just two interceptions through 10 contests.
Production fell in the final five outings. His passing totals dipped to 156 yards per game. He threw six touchdowns and three picks while losing two of his last three matchups.
Despite the slip, those close to the program believe he will remain firm on his decision to enter the draft. He is rejecting the transfer portal money to protect his Crimson Tide legacy.
Now, he appears locked into that late first-round grade, though things can certainly change in the months to come. The NFL Combine and Alabama Pro Days will provide opportunities to showcase his abilities to scouts.
Of course, that’s assuming he doesn’t back out of the draft class to take another school’s money for his senior year.