Alabama has been in the hunt for five-star quarterback Ty Simpson. Well, it finally paid off. Simpson committed to Alabama on Friday over Clemson, Tennessee and others.
This is a massive get for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.
Simpson is one of the top pro-style quarterbacks in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder is rated as a five-star, but he’s also listed as the No. 27 overall player, No. 3 pro-style quarterback and No. 2 player from the state of Tennessee.
Here is what Greg Biggins with 247Sports has to say about Simpson:
“Exciting dual-threat quarterback who’s one of the best in this year’s class extending plays and making something happen outside the pocket. Won’t wow you with his arm strength but it’s functional and he can make all the throws on the field. Natural feel in the pocket. Senses pressure and does a great job in scramble situations. Keeps eyes down the field and can make a big throw downfield or just take off and run for plus yards. Creative in how he gets the ball out. Can throw from different arm angles and is just as dangerous outside the pocket as he is inside of it. Shows poise and toughness. Will stand in and take a shot to get the ball out. Highly intelligent quarterback who should have no problems picking up a college playbook and processes the game extremely fast. Projects as an impact upper-tier Power 5 starter and future mid- to high-round NFL Draft pick.”
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