Rams select QB Ty Simpson with No. 13 pick in NFL draft
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft, positioning him as the likely successor to veteran Matthew Stafford.
- Stafford, entering his 18th season and 38 years old, has not disclosed how long he plans to continue playing despite winning the NFL MVP award in 2025.
- Rams coach Sean McVay informed Stafford of the team's intention to draft Simpson, a decision made possible by acquiring the 13th pick from the Falcons in a previous trade.
- Simpson, coming off a strong season at Alabama with a 64.5% completion rate, 3,567 yards, and 28 touchdowns, was considered the second-best quarterback prospect behind Fernando Mendoza.
- The Rams had initially targeted Simpson with a later pick (No. 29) but traded that pick to the Chiefs earlier in the year as part of a package deal to acquire cornerback Trent McDuffie.
