Overview

• ESPN analyst Jordan Reid's latest first-round mock has Pittsburgh selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 30 in 2026.
• Aaron Rodgers has said this one-year Steelers stint is likely his last, positioning the team to seek a successor next offseason.
• Simpson has surged in 2025 with 1,678 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and one interception on 70.9% completions, plus two rushing scores.
• Evaluators note Simpson's upside comes with limited experience, as all six of his career starts have come this season.
• It remains uncertain whether Simpson will declare for the 2026 draft, and analysts note Pittsburgh waited until Round 6 to take Will Howard in April.