Jets set up private workout with QB Ty Simpson in NFL draft intrigue
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Jets will hold a private workout with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, a top prospect in this year’s NFL draft, on Friday.
- The Jets hold the No. 2 and No. 16 picks in the first round and are considering Simpson as a potential selection at No. 16 or by trading up later in the first round.
- Simpson recently completed his pro day, showcasing his skills to NFL scouts, while the Jets' key personnel were scouting prospects at Ohio State.
- Simpson is regarded as the second-best quarterback in the draft behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who is projected to go No. 1 overall to the Raiders.
- In his single starting season at Alabama, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions, demonstrating strong potential for the NFL.
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