Ty Simpson is 'the best QB' in 2026 NFL Draft: Dan Orlovsky
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky believes Alabama’s Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the 2026 draft class, citing Simpson’s ability to make more “real NFL throws” and do more with less compared to Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
- Orlovsky argues that Simpson carried more responsibility on his team and would provide better value if drafted in the mid-first round, rather than Mendoza going No. 1 overall.
- Despite criticism and speculation about bias, Orlovsky denied any financial motive behind his opinion and emphasized that not everyone views Mendoza as the top quarterback.
- Mendoza has more starting experience and a taller frame (6-foot-5) compared to Simpson (6-foot-1), with Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy and posting strong stats across two seasons.
- Simpson, in his first year as a starter, threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns with only five interceptions, showing promise as a potential NFL-caliber quarterback according to Orlovsky.
