Ty Simpson is emerging as a notable name in the 2026 NFL Draft, drawing attention from several teams after a standout performance at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and his recent visit to the Cleveland Browns has raised speculation. The former Alabama quarterback impressed scouts with poise and processing speed in the pocket, balancing arm strength and size concerns with accuracy.
He completed 64.5 percent of his passes during his college career, throwing for 28 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
Simpson made 15 starts at Alabama, posting strong production in his first nine games while showing some inconsistency late in the season.
Evaluators note that his anticipation, vision, and decision-making keep him firmly in first-round discussions.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Simpson is visiting the Cleveland Browns, who hold the sixth and 24th overall picks in the upcoming draft.
His presence indicates the team is actively exploring options to stabilize its quarterback room.
Who will be Cleveland’s starting quarterback?
Cleveland‘s situation is complex. Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel shared 13 starts last season, with Sanders taking seven of the final games.
Deshaun Watson has not started since October 2024, though he returned to practice late in 2025 after Achilles surgery, leaving the door open for competition.
Free agency could further complicate the quarterback picture. Names like Malik Willis and Kyler Murray have been linked to the Browns.
Other trade possibilities, such as sending a mid-round pick to the Colts for Anthony Richardson, remain part of the conversation.
Simpson‘s visit aligns with this uncertainty. He offers a live arm, measured athleticism, and accuracy that has been proven in critical moments.
At Alabama, he finished 11-4 as a starter, completing 334 of 523 passes for 3,948 yards, and added 223 rushing yards with five touchdowns on 112 carries.
Browns star mirrors Shedeur Sanders and lands in trouble for speeding
Meanwhile, Myles Garrett, a cornerstone of the Browns, continues to face off-field issues.
The AP Defensive Player of the Year was cited for driving 94 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 71 in Ohio on February 21, marking his ninth speeding citation since entering the league in 2017.
This latest incident occurred near Columbus, Ohio, and involved Garrett driving a Porsche.
He previously flipped his Porsche in 2022 after speeding, causing shoulder and biceps strains that forced him to miss Week 4, though he returned to post 16 sacks and two forced fumbles that season.
Garrett was also pulled over at training camp in Strongsville, Ohio, in 2025 for 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, receiving a $250 fine.
“I’d honestly prefer to talk about football and this team,” Garrett said, about his speeding habits. “Than anything I’m doing off the field other than the back-to-school event that I did the other day.”
In the 2025 season, he broke the single-season sack record with 23 and recorded 33 tackles for loss, earning his third consecutive first-team All-Pro selection and fifth overall.
For his latest citation, he must appear in court on March 10 or pay a fine exceeding $100, which is likely after signing a record $160 million extension.
Sanders has also faced off-field scrutiny after multiple speeding violations in 2025 as in July 2025, he was cited for driving 101 mph in a 60-mph zone in Strongsville, Ohio.
After police stopped Sanders late at night, they also discovered missing a court date for a previous 91 mph citation in Medina County that occurred in June that same year. The then-rookie was the wheel of a black Dodge truck.
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