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Dan Orlovsky Loves Ty Simpson - Here's Why I'm Not Buying It

Dan Orlovsky has been pumping up former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as a legitimate 2026 NFL Draft riser, even saying he would take Simpson over Fernando Mendoza. In today's NFL rumors cycle, Harrison Graham breaks down why that hype feels premature based on what we have actually seen from both players.

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I Don't Get Dan Orlovsky's Love For Ty Simpson

Simpson's tools are interesting, but the production, consistency, and context matter when projecting an NFL future. Mendoza's 2025 numbers and efficiency in big spots make the comparison more nuanced than a simple "Simpson over Mendoza" take.

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