Rams had 'secret meeting' with Ty Simpson: How the NFL Draft's most shocking pick came together

Rams had 'secret meeting' with Ty Simpson: How the NFL Draft's most shocking pick came together Upon further review, maybe the Alabama QB landing with the Rams was already in the works By John Breech Apr 28, 2026 at 12:09 pm ET • 8 min read Getty Images There were 257 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and the most shocking one definitely came from the Los Angeles Rams, who decided to take Ty Simpson at 13th overall. The Rams already have the reigning NFL MVP on their roster in Matthew Stafford, but despite that fact, they decided to take the Alabama quarterback. Most NFL fans were stunned by the pick, but Ty Simpson and his family likely weren't too shocked due to the contact they had with the team leading up to the draft.

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