yes Ty Simpson this year’s Carson Baker? This is a question of talent alabama The junior quarterback could be interesting, as multiple programs in need of a quarterback are reportedly trying to convince him to transfer rather than make the jump to the NFL.
Baker famously declared 2025 NFL Draft Last January, a few days later the course was reversed and transferred to Miamiwhere he led the 10th-ranked Hurricanes to 2026 College Football Playoffs National Championship Game Dec. 19 vs. No. 1 Indiana.
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Simpson officially announces intention to join 2026 NFL Draft Last Wednesday. But that move could be on hold after the Crimson Tide’s 2025 starter received high-priced NIL offers (via a third party) from other Final Four programs, including one deal that could total as much as $6.5 million, according to AL.com. That includes three additional SEC projects that will provide at least $4 million in funding for Simpson’s services in 2026, AL.com reported.
Before the draft was announced last week, On3 Insider Pete Knuckles Simpson is reportedly evaluating all of his options for the future with his agent, Peter Weber of quarterback rep. That could include returning to Alabama, declaring for the NFL Draft or entering the NCAA transfer portal.
“No decision has been made regarding Ty declaring for the draft at this time and he is still evaluating everything with his family and close advisors,” Weber told Knuckles.
Simpson has long been considered a potential first-round lock and is currently projected to be the third quarterback selected, according to ESPN draft experts Mel Kiper Jr.trailing only Indiana Fernando Mendoza and oregon’s Dante Mooreneither has yet announced their candidacy.
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Despite exiting the national championship game with a broken rib early in the second half, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and just five interceptions in his first year as Alabama’s QB, capping off his redshirt junior season in Tuscaloosa. That included helping the Crimson Tide to an 11-4 record and a first-round win over Oklahoma exist 2025 College Football Playoffs.
The news about Simpson comes two days after his two backups – a redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and five-star true freshmen. Kieron Russell — Both have negotiated new deals with Yea Alabama to return for the 2026 season.