![\"Ty](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ty_simpson_1-e1775399879884.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Ty Simpson could be the best fit for the Arizona Cardinals.<\/p>\n
The Arizona Cardinals<\/a> moved on from longtime starter Kyler Murray this offseason, leaving some big questions at quarterback.\u00a0<\/p>\n For now, the QB room includes Jacoby Brissett and recently signed free agent Gardner Minshew, but there\u2019s plenty of speculation that Arizona may target a quarterback in the upcoming NFL<\/a> Draft. With the No. 3 pick, the Cardinals will almost certainly miss out on consensus top player Fernando Mendoza, but ESPN listed Arizona as the top landing spot for the next best option.<\/p>\n Draft analyst Jordan Reid tabbed the Cardinals<\/a> as the best fit for former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, citing his high football IQ and sneaky athleticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTy\u2019s football smarts and awareness are easy to see,\u201d wrote Reid. \u201cSimpson was given a lot of pre-snap autonomy and was frequently seen altering protections and plays. His recognition of defenses is well beyond a typical QB prospect with 15 career starts.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSimpson is an underrated athlete whose pocket maneuverability is among the best of any passer in this year\u2019s class. He also can make plays outside of structure. Of his 30 total touchdowns last season (28 passing, two rushing), seven came when Simpson was outside of the pocket. He\u2019s savvy with recognizing and adjusting to pre-snap looks.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Does Ty Simpson Fit in with the Arizona Cardinals\u2019 Plans at Quarterback?<\/p>\n Simpson\u2019s draft range has been hotly debated among analysts, with some seeing him as a top-10 pick, while others see him as a Day 2 selection. For Arizona, finding that range may prove to be challenging. While taking Simpson at No. 3 may be too early, the Alabama signal-caller may not be available at the Cardinals\u2019 next pick at No. 34. In all likelihood, a trade would have to happen for Arizona to bring in their next franchise quarterback.\u00a0<\/p>\n But with such a strong class of quarterbacks in 2027, the Cardinals may opt to wait to find their quarterback of the future. They\u2019ve already been linked<\/a> to star running back Jeremiyah Love as a potential option, and have a solid veteran at quarterback who can start another bridge year. Brissett proved to be a quality starter during Murray\u2019s absence in 2025, throwing for 3,366 yards and 28 touchdowns in 14 games. New head coach Mike LaFleur may opt to roll with the veteran regardless of what happens in the draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Arizona May End Up with the Steal of the Draft According to Some Draft Analysts<\/p>\n