Overview
- Simpson announced his decision in a narrated Instagram video, saying he was "grateful for every single second" and "blessed beyond measure" before declaring it was time to pursue the NFL.
- In his lone season as Alabama’s starter, he completed 64.5% for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, earned second-team All-SEC, and led the Tide to the SEC title game and a CFP win at Oklahoma.
- His season ended with a lopsided Rose Bowl loss to Indiana after he exited with a cracked rib, capping a late-year drop in efficiency following a strong midseason run.
- Early rankings from national analysts place him as the draft’s QB3, with first-round potential discussed alongside questions about limited starting experience and pressure handling.
- His departure sets up a quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa, with Austin Mack and former five-star Keelon Russell among the leading options to succeed him.