Alabama's Ty Simpson Stands Firm on Leaving College Football Behind, Declaring for NFL Draft
In a shocking move, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has revealed that he turned down a staggering $6.5 million offer from both Ole Miss and Miami in favor of pursuing an NFL career. According to an exclusive interview with On3 senior insider Chris Low, Simpson made the decision after weighing his options carefully, citing a desire to build on the legacy he established at Alabama.
Simpson's decision comes as no surprise, given his struggles towards the end of the season. Despite being seen as a potential No. 1 overall pick midway through the year, his play dipped significantly in the final stages of the campaign. However, Simpson remains one of the most promising signal-callers in this year's draft class.
The real turning point came when Ole Miss and Miami offered Simpson a combined $6.5 million to stay in college for another year. The Rebels' offer was seen as a "godfather" deal, but Simpson insisted that he couldn't turn back on Alabama after making the decision to leave.
"I didn't want to destroy all the good memories and legacy I built at Alabama," Simpson told Low. "If I had gone to Miami or Ole Miss with their offers, it would have been hard for me to come back here and show why I was named a captain for this school."
Simpson's decision is a significant one, as both Ole Miss and Miami are searching for new starting quarterbacks. The Hurricanes, in particular, seem to be lacking an answer at the position, with their current quarterback search still ongoing.
As Simpson prepares to take the stage at the NFL Draft in April, he remains hopeful of being selected in the first round. However, experience has shown that many college quarterbacks can fall down the board on draft day, as evidenced by Shedeur Sanders' disappointing 2023 season.
Regardless, Simpson seems resolute in his decision, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming months. One thing is certain, however: Ty Simpson's future is now firmly set on the gridiron at the NFL level.
In a shocking move, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has revealed that he turned down a staggering $6.5 million offer from both Ole Miss and Miami in favor of pursuing an NFL career. According to an exclusive interview with On3 senior insider Chris Low, Simpson made the decision after weighing his options carefully, citing a desire to build on the legacy he established at Alabama.
Simpson's decision comes as no surprise, given his struggles towards the end of the season. Despite being seen as a potential No. 1 overall pick midway through the year, his play dipped significantly in the final stages of the campaign. However, Simpson remains one of the most promising signal-callers in this year's draft class.
The real turning point came when Ole Miss and Miami offered Simpson a combined $6.5 million to stay in college for another year. The Rebels' offer was seen as a "godfather" deal, but Simpson insisted that he couldn't turn back on Alabama after making the decision to leave.
"I didn't want to destroy all the good memories and legacy I built at Alabama," Simpson told Low. "If I had gone to Miami or Ole Miss with their offers, it would have been hard for me to come back here and show why I was named a captain for this school."
Simpson's decision is a significant one, as both Ole Miss and Miami are searching for new starting quarterbacks. The Hurricanes, in particular, seem to be lacking an answer at the position, with their current quarterback search still ongoing.
As Simpson prepares to take the stage at the NFL Draft in April, he remains hopeful of being selected in the first round. However, experience has shown that many college quarterbacks can fall down the board on draft day, as evidenced by Shedeur Sanders' disappointing 2023 season.
Regardless, Simpson seems resolute in his decision, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming months. One thing is certain, however: Ty Simpson's future is now firmly set on the gridiron at the NFL level.
Just a thought, but $6.5 million is insane for a college kid, like what's the ROI on that? 
On3 says he was seen as a No. 1 overall pick mid-season, but his play took a hit towards the end. That's got to be a concern for NFL scouts... 
. The $6.5 million offer from Ole Miss and Miami could've been a huge temptation for many kids, but not Simpson... he's choosing to leave it all on the field 
anyone else think shedeur sanders' 2023 season was a total bust tho 
He deserves a fresh start and a chance to prove himself in the pros 
. 6.5 million from Ole Miss & Miami is crazy talk 
. Can't blame him for wanting to protect his reputation and build on what he's already accomplished 
. Now let's see how he does in the NFL Draft 
... fingers crossed he goes 1st round 
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I was low-key rooting for him to stay in college, but idk... he seems super confident about making it pro 
- Ole Miss and Miami must've been like "hey Ty we gotchu!" 
can't wait 2 c how this all plays out in April 
i think he's making a smart move leaving college football behind and focusing on the nfl draft 
. He's got some decent skills but his play dipped towards the end of last season 
. These kids are making life-changing decisions at such a young age, and it's gotta be tough for them to balance their athletic careers with their personal growth 