Silver And Black Pride
Position: QB
Height: 6’2
Weight: 210
Stats: 2025 (6 games) – 71%, 1678 yards, 16 TD, 1 INT, 31 att, 136 yds, 2 TD, 2 fumbles
Class/Age: RS Junior, 22
Team: Alabama
Simpson has been tested in his career thus far, originally sitting behind Bryce Young then Jalen Milroe. The near 23 year old didn’t see the field in more than 6 games through 2022-2024 but remained with Alabama despite not getting playtime. Simpson showed potential and the traits that have made him a potential round 1 pick in those games. Simpson has smooth consistent mechanics, he has a quick short release math that gets the ball out fast and with good velocity. Simpson showed the ability to work the pocket, step up and evade pressure while also showing traits as a scrambler. He’s quick with light feet and has a knack for understanding pressure and the pocket, which allows for him to navigate quick blitz packages or collapsing EDGE rushers. Simpson has made a variety of off-platform throws where he’s shown good velocity and the ability to maintain his eyes downfield through the play in order to find an open receiver. Simpson posses high caliber arm strength, with good velocity and zip on throws, Simpson uses his entire body throughout the throw driving the ball with his hips. Despite limited playtime, Simpson shows advanced skills in the mental aspect of a quarterback with exceptional ball security, the ability to work between reads, and he’s shown the ability to diagnose presnap coverages and find openings. Simpson layers the ball well, has good touch on intermediate and short throws while also having a phenomenal deep pass that is put in front of his receivers to create additional separation or contested catch situations is put outside the receivers frame consistently. Simpson shows advanced traits as a quarterback with the ability to drive the ball outside a receivers body to give them a chance on additional YAC while also understanding leverage with the ability to put the ball opposite the cornerback. Additionally, Simpson showcases toughness and strength consistently working through contact in the pocket, making off platform throws, and as a runner consistently looking for additional yardage. Simpson showcases elite anticipation on throws across the middle along with on break concept routes, where he’s able to be in perfect rhythm with his receivers.
The glaring issue is Simpson’s limited playtime, having only been a full time starter for 6 games now. Despite that, Simpson has been flawless in his play and extremely advanced. Simpson doesn’t possess an overly NFL ready frame, and he will need to add weight in order to maintain health and strength in the NFL. His 6’2/210 stature is undersized for an NFL quarterback, but doesn’t seem to deter him much especially in terms of his arm strength. Simpson can tend to flutter the ball beyond 35+ yards and his arm strength downfield does get inconsistent at times where he’ll overshoot or under throw receivers. Simpson...
