Overview
- Simpson reaffirmed he turned down reported $4 million to $6.5 million transfer offers from Miami, Ole Miss and Tennessee to keep his draft entry intact.
- Senior Bowl reporting indicates the Pittsburgh Steelers are closely monitoring Simpson and have him on their draft radar.
- Evaluations remain split: ESPN lists him as the No. 2 draft‑eligible quarterback and a first‑round prospect, while other scouting profiles assign a second‑round grade citing limited starts and durability questions.
- He captained Alabama in 2025 and, in his lone season as a starter, threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions.
- Simpson publicly backed coach Kalen DeBoer and voiced confidence that Austin Mack and Keelon Russell can lead Alabama’s quarterback room next season.