Overview
- The redshirt junior announced his decision in a narrated Instagram video on Jan. 7, stating he will forgo his senior season.
- He informed coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb before the public post, ending speculation about a possible transfer.
- In 2025 he completed 305 of 473 passes (64.5%) for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, led the SEC in completions and attempts, captained the team, earned second-team All-SEC, and helped Alabama reach the SEC title game and win a CFP game at Oklahoma.
- He exited the Rose Bowl quarterfinal loss to Indiana with what he said was a cracked rib after a first-half hit.
- Analysts commonly rank Simpson as QB3 behind Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore; his father says NFL general managers offered first-round grades, while some evaluations flag his limited starts and late-season inconsistency, and Alabama now faces a QB competition with Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.