Ty Simpson has gotten off to a fast start as Alabama's starting quarterback. He waited his turn, and now he's taking full advantage of it. After an up-and-down performance in his first career start against Florida State, Simpson has been razor-sharp in the four games since.
Even the most ardent Simpson supporters didn't expect him to be this good, this fast.
Simpson's performance has him in the Heisman Trophy conversation, and now he's beginning to generate 1st round NFL Draft buzz.
In a new mock draft released by CBS Sports, Simpson was projected to go 24th overall to the Los Angeles Rams as the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford:
CBS' latest NFL mock draft slots Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No.