Ty Simpson’s draft outlook has taken an interesting turn, and the Los Angeles Rams are no longer at the center of it.
The quarterback had been loosely linked to multiple teams, including Los Angeles, but recent insight suggests that scenario is far less likely than it once appeared.
Instead, the focus has shifted toward other franchises, with timing and draft positioning playing a major role.
Speaking on ThePatMcAfeeShow, NFL expert Adam Schefter clarified where things stand.
“If the Rams had had pick 29, which they traded to the Chiefs for Trent McDuffie, [they] would have given [Ty Simpson] serious consideration right then and there,” Schefter said.
He added, “The odds come back to the Cardinals and the Jets. And I’m gonna say they could still take him at 13. My guess would be no.”
The key detail lies in the Rams no longer holding that late first-round pick, which effectively removes them from realistic contention.
Without that position, the opportunity to take a quarterback like Simpson simply does not align with their current draft structure.
Schefter also pointed to where Simpson’s path is now most likely to unfold.
“Now, the Jets have the first pick of the second round on Friday night, pick 33. The Cardinals [have] 34. … The Jets are in position to get Ty Simpson if he’s there,” he continued.
“I think the Cardinals absolutely cut off the board if the Cardinals are listening or at least taking calls on pick No. 3,” Schefter concluded.
That positioning creates a clear window early in the second round, where both teams could make a move depending on how the board develops.
The Jets, in particular, hold a strategic advantage with the first selection on Day 2, giving them control if Simpson slips out of the first round.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ flexibility at the top of the draft adds another layer of uncertainty, especially if trade discussions come into play.
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