The QB Market Takes Shape: Who Will Land Ty Simpson?
Ty Simpson's standout performance last season has made him a top prospect, with multiple NFL teams vying for his talent to address their quarterback needs.
Fernando Mendoza is heading to the Raiders at No. 1 overall after winning the Heisman and national championship. But the real intrigue sits at pick No. 2βand Alabama's Ty Simpson is squarely in the conversation.
Simpson put up 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions last season. That efficiency has oddsmakers watching closely as teams scramble to address their quarterback crisis.
The Betting Board
As of March 2, DraftKings Sportsbook has Simpson's draft destination wide open:
- Jets: +185 (favorites)
- Steelers: +330
- Dolphins: +370
- Rams: +425
- Cardinals: +425
- Browns: +900
- Vikings: +1300
- Panthers: +2000
- Colts: +2800
- Lions: +3000
The Jets' Desperate Need
New York hasn't made the playoffs since 2010, and quarterback instability is the culprit.
Last season alone, the Jets cycled through Justin Fields (9 starts), Tyrod Taylor (4 starts), and Brady Cook (4 starts). In 2024, Aaron Rodgers started all 17 games. The year before that: Zach Wilson (11 starts), Trevor Siemian (3), Tim Boyle (2), and Rodgers (1).
The revolving door is exhausting. New York hasn't had the same quarterback earn starts in four consecutive seasons since Chad Pennington from 2002-2007. That's damning.
The Jets hold picks No. 2 and No. 16, giving them flexibility to address the position.
Pittsburgh's Rodgers Uncertainty
The Steelers sit second in the betting odds, but their path forward hinges on Aaron Rodgers. The Hall-of-Famer hasn't announced whether he'll return for his 22nd season after guiding Pittsburgh to a wild-card berth last year. If he stays, Pittsburgh might still draft Simpson to develop behind the veteran.
Pittsburgh picks 21st.
Miami's Tua Problem
The Dolphins rank third in the odds to land Simpson. They're preparing to cut ties with Tua Tagovailoa, who's been Miami's starter for over five seasons but carries an 0-1 playoff record in that span.
Miami picks 11th in the draft.
