Ty Simpson identifies best piece of advice from his father
By Rolando Rosa
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As Ty Simpson prepares for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, he’s carrying a quiet confidence that comes with his father. Jason Simpson, who has coached UT Martin dating back to 2005, instilled plenty of key values in his son.
During a recent interview with SiriusXM, Ty Simpson explained the best advice he’s gotten from his father.
“My dad is 1 of my best friends…The best advice that he’s given me is be humble with a swagger. He always used to say that to me,” Simpson said. “Be humble but have a swagger about yourself to where you’re always appreciative, always wanting to learn, always wanting to grow every which way. Also know that you’re the biggest, baddest dude in the room. You became the biggest, baddest dude in the room because you’re humble.”
Simpson recalls how long he’s heard that phrase from his father and even how it’s still a part of their relationship today.
“I remember him telling me that ever since I was in elementary school. I remember him telling that to his team. I remember him telling that to his quarterbacks,” Simpson said. “It started just in basketball, baseball, football. To this day, he’ll send me a text before each game ‘humble with a swagger’.”
Last season, Simpson lived up to that moniker with 33 total touchdowns (28 passing, 5 rushing) en route to guiding Alabama to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Simpson is being regarded by draft gurus as a first-round pick. Regardless of who drafts him, Simpson already knows the mentality he’s bringing into the league.
