Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is putting the cart before the horse. On Wednesday, ESPN college sports insider Pete Thamel reported that Simpson informed Alabama coaches earlier in the day that he will turn pro, making him eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.  But after a rocky end to his first season as a collegiate starter, Simpson might be leaping a year too soon. While it makes sense for Simpson to leave Alabama, the decision to declare for the draft could be costly, both in the short and long term. After being benched in the New Year’s Day loss to Indiana, it was time for Simpson and Alabama to explore other options. Austin Mack, a 6-foot-6 sophomore, replaced Simpson and offers upside going into 2026, as does freshman five-star Keelon Russell, who played sparingly this season but was 11-of-15 for 143 yards and two touchdowns. On3’s Pete Nakos reported early Wednesday that “several programs” were prepared to pursue Simpson in the transfer portal if he remained in college, and it’s easy to envisRead More