One specific NFL team appears to have its eyes on Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft, and is increasingly viewed as his likely landing spot.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Friday that Simpson landing with the Arizona Cardinals feels “inevitable.” The Cardinals lack a long-term solution at the quarterback position, and their situation may be complicated even further by Jacoby Brissett’s contract demands.
Ty Simpson to AZ feels inevitable. https://t.co/HjQPfMAQn7
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 17, 2026
There are plenty of other reasons to believe that Simpson might be a major target for the Cardinals. They already brought him in for a pre-draft visit and have not done a great deal to hide their interest.
The Cardinals are rumored to be among the teams at least open to trading down in the draft. They currently sit at No. 3 overall, which would be rather high for Simpson, so they could probably add a few more picks and still get their man if Simpson is who they want.
Simpson has seemingly trended up throughout the NFL Draft process. The former Alabama quarterback threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions for the Crimson Tide last season.
