Scouting Journals for Ty Simpson

Versatile, well-rounded quarterback with the ability to stress defenses as a passer and run threat. Possesses a creative, backyard style of play with considerable experience making improvisational plays. Throws from a wide base with above average arm strength. Has continued to progress as an in-structure quarterback and is among the more accurate passers in the 2022 cycle. Lower body twitch and footwork also makes Simpson one of the more mobile signal callers in his cycle. Picks up yards on scrambles and designed runs. Smaller in size and older than most fellow top 2022 quarterbacks. Has seen an uptick in production as a senior, putting together one of the best statistical seasons among his contemporaries.

Ty Simpson was named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year on the heels of a strong senior season. The Alabama commit finished the season completing 210 of 327 passes (64.2%) for 2,921 passing yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for 1,206 yards and 15 touchdowns. The strong senior season is by far the best year of Simpson's high school career. He showed a good zip on his passes along with improvisational playmaking ability.

Ty Simpson capped off his strong senior season by leading his Martin (Tenn.) Westview team to a 55-14 win over Hampton in the Tennessee 2A state title game. Simpson finished the game 5-10 for 99 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He ran for 181 yards and two scores on just ten carries. Three of Simpson's incompletions were due to pass interference calls or drops. The majority of Simpson's passing yardage came on the first two drives- he hit two pretty, well thrown deep balls for touchdowns. He ran with ease for much of the rest of the game, ripping off several long runs on scrambles. Simpson showed some strong movement skills and vision in the open field.

Ty Simpson was scintillating in his season opener at Martin (Tenn.) Westview. The senior signal-caller completed 20 of 24 passes for 325 yards and five touchdowns. He also ran for 107 yards and another score. The scrimmage video is also highly impressive. Simpson is delivering the ball with velocity, touch and placement to multiple levels of the field. He also showed some of his off-schedule playmaking ability. Simpson has shown the ability to win from within and outside structure. He's able to pull out some natural improvisational skills when things break down. Simpson also showing rushing ability, averaging 86 yards per game on the ground thus far.

Ty Simpson turned in a solid first session at the Elite 11 Finals. This would be a theme for his overall week. Simpson showed good accuracy and above-average arm strength, even if he didn’t have the "wow" moments of some others. If the Alabama commit stood out in any category, it was with his movement. Simpson had some of the best footwork, showing the ability to get depth and explode out of his drops.