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An Eagles-focused roundup highlights a 2026 NFL mock draft that places Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in Philadelphia via a trade, illustrating Howie Roseman’s leverage; it also reports the Packers’ Dontayvion Wicks being traded to the Eagles to boost the WR corps, a move with potential implications for AJ Brown and the team’s draft plans, plus related chatter and events surrounding Philly.
Sixteen prospects have accepted invitations to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, with Ohio State sending five attendees—the most of any school—followed by Alabama and Miami with two each. Alabama QB Ty Simpson is among the invitees and could be the second quarterback drafted after Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Notable names include Makai Lemon (USC), Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame), Carnell Tate (Ohio State) and Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State). The defensive class is strong as well, featuring players like Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain Jr., Caleb Downs and Colton Hood. The draft runs April 23-25, with rounds 1-3 on April 23-24 and rounds 4-7 on April 25.
The Jets face a tough call in the 2026 NFL draft as the QB class lacks a clear top prospect besides Mendoza; Ty Simpson offers NFL-ready throws but limited starts and injury concerns, while Drew Allar has tools but a down 2025 season and footwork issues, leaving the Jets to decide whether to draft a developmental QB or wait for 2027 while still pursuing edge and receiver upgrades.
New York’s 2026 draft hinges on a two‑to‑three year rebuild: the Jets used No. 2 to land Arvell Reese to anchor the defense, then surprised by selecting Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 16—a high‑ceiling pick many see as a reach, but one the team hopes will become its franchise quarterback as Reese provides immediate front‑seven disruption. The article also runs through the full mock draft order and community consensus.
CBSSports’ three-round mock draft has Fernando Mendoza pegged as the Raiders’ QB1, the Steelers trading two second-round picks to climb to No. 32 and select Ty Simpson, and Cleveland taking Monroe Freeling at No. 6. The piece lays out 100 picks across rounds 1–3 with a full team-by-team breakdown, highlighting a draft landscape where early QB chatter continues to drive moves and value across positions.
The 2026 NFL Draft mock draft features major Day 1 trades that reshuffle the top of the board, pushing Ty Simpson into the spotlight behind Heisman-winner Fernando Mendoza while teams chase impact players like David Bailey, Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain Jr., and Carnell Tate.
Bucky Brooks highlights 10 wild-card prospects across QB Ty Simpson, RB Mike Washington Jr., WR Chris Brazzell II, TE Eli Stowers, OL Monroe Freeling, DT Caleb Banks, EDGE Malachi Lawrence, LB Harold Perkins Jr., CB Chris Johnson and S Kyle Louis who could reshuffle the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, noting Simpson’s flashes but durability concerns, Banks’ injury history, and Perkins’ upside with uncertainty.
At Alabama’s Pro Day, Ty Simpson said he should be a first-round pick and that as a program changer, he would not only improve himself but also elevate his future team, promising to leave any franchise better than he found it.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah says he hasn’t heard from any NFL teams that share Dan Orlovsky’s claim that Ty Simpson is a better prospect than Fernando Mendoza, noting conversations with the Raiders and others didn’t align with Orlovsky’s stance. The debate has drawn pushback from Mel Kiper Jr. and others, while Orlovsky has defended his evaluation amid a week of public debate.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson followed up his combine appearance with a pro day in Tuscaloosa that reinforced his status as a potential first-round pick, telling reporters he’s done everything he can while projecting to be a franchise-caliber quarterback; he’s already met with the Rams and Jets as the draft approaches and plans to show teams he can lead a program and elevate a roster.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson delivered a strong pro day, completing 50 of 55 passes and showcasing solid footwork, accuracy, and leadership that reinforce him as the draft class’s second-best QB. Yet durability concerns (back injury, elbow bursitis) and only one year of starting experience leave his NFL future uncertain, with most evaluators projecting a first- or second-round selection but no clear landing spot a month before the draft.
Charles Davis releases a four-round 2026 NFL Draft Mock 3.0 that keeps teams in their current first-round slots and projects Ty Simpson (Alabama QB) to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, with Kenyon Sadiq (Oregon TE) nearly cracking the top 10; the board runs from 1 to 32 and features Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1, Reese to the Jets at No. 2, and a mix of QB, OL, WR, and edge prospects shaping the draft landscape ahead of NFL Network coverage in late April.
Dan Orlovsky’s heated take that Ty Simpson is a better NFL prospect than Fernando Mendoza sparked sharp pushback on The Pat McAfee Show, with hosts pressing his reasoning and noting no ulterior motive. McAfee later revealed Orlovsky didn’t answer a FaceTime request, yet the show stressed their affection for him and suggested he’ll likely return to air.
The New York Jets are holding a private workout with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as they evaluate draft options, with No. 2 and No. 16 picks and potential trade-up scenarios. Simpson is viewed as the second-best QB in the class behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, following his March 25, 2026 Pro Day in which he threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2025.
Ty Simpson is identified as the best scheme-fit QB for the Jets in the 2026 draft, showing strong short-to-intermediate accuracy that aligns with Frank Reich’s offense; the piece suggests Simpson could be worth an early second-round investment if he reaches the Jets’ contention range, despite red flags like limited college starts and a late-season dip.