How does 2022 commit Ty Simpson compare to previous Alabama QBs?
Alabama has had a long run of highly productive quarterbacks under Nick Saban. Ty has that mental strength that reminds me of Mac Jones, but from a physical standpoint hes bigger, hes more athletic and he probably has a bigger arm than Mac did at the same stage, Sports Illustrated Director of Recruiting John Garcia Jr. said on the AL.com Recruiting Show this week. Simpson, a 5-star prospect from Martin, Tenn., is rated the No. 3 quarterback prospect in the nation, according to the 247 composite rankings. He committed to Alabama over Clemson in February. He would be the fifth quarterback with a 5-star rating in 247 Sports composite to sign with the Tide under Saban, joining Young, Tua Tagovailoa (2017), Blake Barnett (2015) and Phillip Sims (2010). Hes not as mobile as (2021 Alabama signee) Jalen Milroe or (2020 signee) Bryce Young that Alabama has brought in over the last few cycles, but hes kind of in between on that spectrum, Garcia Jr. said of the 6-foot-2, 185-pound Simpson. He doesnt have that trigger that Tua had, but that was one of the quickest releases weve ever covered. So, hes kind of a blend of all of these recent guys, but I think Mac Jones makes the most sense if we are going to talk comparisons.  Simpson competed in the Elite 11 quarterback showcase in Los Angles last week. Sports Illustrated ranked him No. 5 in the field overall after the week of throwing. The 247 rankings had him No. 6 overall after three days. Both rankings had Clemson commit Cade Klubnik as the top-rated QB of the week. From a physical standpoint, Ty has pretty much everything you look for, Garcia Jr. said. Hes got a great frame. Hes a great athlete overall, dual-sport guy. I think he hit a walk-off home run in the state baseball playoffs. From a mental standpoint, hes a coachs son, a very deliberate guy, and you see a lot of that on the field whether it is taking care of the football  20 touchdowns against four interceptions  or just how he carries himself as a leader.  Garcia described Simpson as reserved and humble and said that may serve him well in college. I think hes a different type of leader, he said. Hes quiet, but I think when you talk to him one-on-one, a lot of prospects gravitate to him. He has a lot of classic quarterback traits, then you throw in the fact that he is a coachs son and the physical upside. Ty Simpson is a very interesting prospect. He can spin it as well as anyone in the country from a physical standpoint.  Simpson is currently the highest ranked player in Alabamas 2022 recruiting class (No. 24 overall according to the composite rankings). That would change if Thompson linebacker Jeremiah Alexander rejoins the class this week. Alexander, who decommitted from the Crimson Tide last fall, has said he will announce his new commitment on Thursday. Geneva County running back Emmanuel Henderson, also an Alabama commit, is No. 31 overall. Alabama, Auburn target Jahlil Hurley cant be ignored  Omari Kelly reminds coach of NFL player