Overview
- Simpson remains undecided, with his agent confirming no decision has been made on declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft or returning to school.
- He met with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb on Saturday and head coach Kalen DeBoer on Sunday, and is set to consult evaluators early this week to gauge draft value.
- A choice is expected by week’s end ahead of the Jan. 14 draft-entry deadline, while the transfer portal window stays open through Jan. 16.
- Reporting indicates returning to Alabama or entering the draft are viewed as the most likely outcomes, with a transfer considered less likely at this stage.
- Projected as Mel Kiper’s No. 3 quarterback after a 3,567-yard, 28-touchdown season, Simpson is also recovering from a cracked rib sustained in the Rose Bowl, and his decision could influence the paths of backups Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.