Overview
- Simpson submitted his early-entry paperwork on Jan. 13 and accepted a Senior Bowl invitation, with no move into the transfer portal.
- He said Miami escalated an offer to $6.5 million, with Ole Miss and Tennessee in the $4 million range and Tennessee exploring $5 million.
- Simpson consulted Nick Saban, who advised him to ignore the money and choose the path he wanted regardless of compensation.
- His father told ESPN that NFL general managers issued first-round grades, with reported rookie guarantees projected around $18–21 million at No. 20 or $26–29 million at No. 10.
- In his first year as Alabama’s starter, Simpson threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions and led the Tide to the College Football Playoff.