The NFL draft process continues for Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson.
After he threw at Alabama’s Pro Day Wednesday, March 25 in front of a smattering of NFL personnel, including Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles, Simpson was seen at Alabama football’s Hank Crisp Indoor Facility holding a private workout for the New York Jets.
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Jets coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Frank Reich were among the people Simpson was throwing in front of.
The Jets hold the No. 2 and the No. 16 picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back DaShawn Jones loosens up for Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson talks to scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back Domani Jackson does a high jump during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tight end Brody Dalton does a high jump during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kam Dewberry runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back Domani Jackson runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Linebacker Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back DaShawn Jones runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive lineman LT Overton runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark does the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Running back Dre Washington runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks to an NFL scourt during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor does warmups during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson waits to throw during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Wide receiver Germie Bernard stretches during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson talks to a scout during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive lineman LT Overton runs a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Linebacker Justin Jefferson does a drill during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor runs a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor runs a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive lineman LT Overton does a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green runs a timed drill during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Wide receiver Germie Bernard puts in his ear buds as he warms up during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Parker Brailsford warms up during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson smiles as he gets ready to throw during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark does a drill for scouts during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tight end Josh Cuevas runs a drill during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Parker Brailsford blocks against fellow lineman Kadyn Proctor during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson goes through his warm up during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Wide receiver Germie Bernard catches a pass during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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Ty Simpson and Alabama players in Pro Day
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Running back Jam Miller catches a pass during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tight end Josh Cuevas catches a pass during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark does a long jump during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
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March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green does a long dump during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
“I feel like I’ve done everything I can, but it’s not up to me,” Simpson said after his pro day about his possibilities of being a first-round draft pick. “I just know that wherever I go, I’m gonna give it my all and make sure I’ll put my best foot forward.”
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is widely regarded as the top quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft. Simpson has received recent buzz about challenging Mendoza for the top spot.
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“The same way I processed you guys during the end of the year last year: you just got to ignore it and keep playing,” Simpson said. “I get it. There’s going to be a lot of questions around my name. I know what I’m capable of, and I know whoever gets me is gonna get a good player, and a guy who loves football, and a guy who loves the team and loves being a part of something bigger than himself.”
The 2026 NFL draft will be held in Pittsburgh April 23-25.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.Â
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