Overview

• On the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s 'Hey Coach' show, Simpson said his two favorite pastimes are grilling and building LEGO sets.
• He said he regularly hosts teammates for cookouts, citing Parker Brailsford and other linemen, and uses a Traeger pellet grill.
• Simpson called LEGO building a solitary hobby, estimating about 20 sets at home with themes like Star Wars and Avengers, plus a recent New York sculpture build.
• His father, UT Martin coach Jason Simpson, told WNSP the hobby began in college and suggested Ty likely thinks through third-down calls and protections while assembling sets.
• After three seasons as a backup, Simpson won the starting job over Austin Mack and Keelon Russell and was voted a captain, with his first start Saturday at Florida State at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.