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Confidence emanates from Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson when he’s on the field, and that has carried over into the pre-NFL draft process.
Simpson has always backed himself up when asked if he could become a starting quarterback in this league, and he believes he has the first-round talent to do so.
Before we know where he goes in the NFL Draft, whether it’s Thursday night in the first round or beyond, Simpson spoke with PK Press Club Digital about where his patented confidence comes from.
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Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 28, 2026. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
“I think it goes with my faith,” he said, while discussing his partnership with Toyota ahead of the draft. “My faith is very important to me. I fully believe that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, and I know that football is just a minor stepping stone in why I am on this earth. I feel like I am on this earth for a bigger reason, to bring people together and get the message out. The fact that I can do that on a huge stage, the Lord has blessed me in so many ways, it just gives me confidence.
“I play a child’s game for fun, but I also know that everyone is watching my every move. Understanding that I can impact the lives of so many people by spreading the good news.”
Simpson, who spent all four of his college seasons at Alabama, embodies the motto “Faith, Family, Football,” as he also spoke about his hometown of Martin, Tennessee.
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No matter where his NFL journey takes him, he will always represent the place that made him who he is.
“I think being able to make an impact in my community is something that I’m really looking forward to because I know how much my community means to me,” he said when asked about charity work off the field in the city he finds himself in. “Martin, Tennessee is a special place. It’s where I grew up. The 713 area code, we’re proud of it. We always say in our household, ‘Martin Created.’ So that’s something I look forward to, wherever I go, to be able to give back to my community. »
Simpson showed her desire to give back Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, joining fellow teammate Jordyn Tyson, Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and members of the U.S. women’s national flag football team at Toyota’s NFL Flag Football Training Camp for Pittsburgh-area high school girls. He wore the coaching hat, helping coordinate drills and sharing some of his quarterback wisdom before preparing for Thursday night’s draft.
Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the football against the Indiana Hoosiers in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2026. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
“My sister was a basketball and softball player growing up, so it’s really exciting and great to see Toyota spotlighting girls in sports,” Simpson added.
Toyota also covered NFL FLAG kit fall registration fees for current players in the Pittsburgh Flag Football League’s co-ed youth and high school leagues as part of this activation ahead of the live draft in the city.
Simpson waited until his fourth season to finally take the reins of Alabama’s offense, and he made the most of the situation. He threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and just five interceptions in 15 games for the Crimson Tide. But the 6-foot-2, 211-pound quarterback, who has been compared to Mac Jones, another Alabama alum, is all over the place in terms of mock drafts.
In short, even Simpson doesn’t have a clue where he might end up early in the draft. But no matter where he goes, Simpson knows he can make an impact.
Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2026. (CFP/Getty Images)
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And it starts with his faith.
“The first round is great, [but] every time you get drafted, it’s awesome. There are so many different players that are great at my position that come from every different round of the NFL. So, I’m in the mindset of wherever I go, whenever that is, I’ll do my best. Trust the process and be the best player you can be. »
