Ty Simpson made a fast first impression in the NFL, stepping into the Los Angeles Rams’ preseason tilt midway through the second quarter and helping the Rams beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12.
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Key Takeaways
- Ty Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards in his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Rams.
- He threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to help the Rams to a 20-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Simpson did not take a sack and showed scrambling ability while working effectively in the pocket.
- He was selected No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Rams and now projects as a developmental option behind Matthew Stafford.
Ty Simpson preseason performance breakdown
Simpson’s line — 21-of-25 for 190 yards with two fourth-quarter scores — is an efficient short sample that gives evaluators clean, high-percentage reps.
He demonstrated quick decision-making on rhythm throws and kept his eyes downfield on progression reads while using his feet to extend plays when rush lanes opened.
The zero-sack line stood out and provided the coaching staff controlled looks at his pocket presence and situational awareness.
Rams quarterback room and depth chart context
The Rams invested the No. 13 pick in Simpson, which frames him as part of the club’s future quarterback plan while Matthew Stafford remains on the roster.
Stafford’s presence creates a clear mentorship path, and an outing like this helps staff calibrate Simpson’s short-term placement on the depth chart without exposing him to high-risk downs.
Preseason debut and draft context
| Context | Detail |
|---|---|
| Draft slot | Selected No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Rams |
| Preseason debut performance | Completed 21-of-25 for 190 yards with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and no sacks |
| Next scheduled appearance | Scheduled to play next Saturday against the New Orleans Saints |
SEC recruiting and 16-team conference impact
Simpson, a former Alabama quarterback, provides another recent example of an SEC alumnus receiving meaningful pro evaluation as a first-round pick.
For Alabama recruiters and messaging about the program’s NFL pathway, an efficient rookie debut by an SEC alum becomes a concrete talking point on the recruiting trail.
At the conference level, a clean showing by an SEC alum like Simpson contributes to the SEC-to-NFL narratives used in recruiting and draft conversations.
