Overview
- A fact-check published Sunday says there is no verified evidence that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has entered the transfer portal or decided to leave.
- 247Sports insider Tom Loy has suggested a transfer could be possible if Simpson does not receive a first-round NFL grade, naming Tennessee and Oregon to watch.
- ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller does not list Simpson among the 11 players with true first-round grades in the 2026 class.
- Dane Brugler of The Athletic has questioned whether Simpson and Alabama might part ways, noting incoming five-star Keelon Russell could push a quarterback competition.
- Simpson posted 3,567 passing yards with 28 touchdowns this season but struggled in the 38–3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana and exited with a cracked rib, and he told reporters he has not focused on his future yet.