New NFL mock draft predicts Ty Simpson’s pick number, new team
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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place later this month in Pittsburgh.
One major storyline is the future destination for ex-Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who is expected to be the second quarterback off the board in this year’s draft after Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza.
Simpson’s landing spot, though, is still very much up for debate. NFL Draft analyst Chad Reuter published his latest mock on Friday afternoon and has Simpson going off the board at No. 16 overall to the New York Jets. Here’s his analysis:
The Jets need a quarterback and Simpson is still on the board. There is sufficient depth at receiver and cornerback in this draft that the team could address both early in the second round while still securing the second-best passer in the draft in Simpson.
On prediction markets like Kalshi, users can make predictions on what team will pick Simpson on draft day. As of publication, the Jets are the second-favorite to draft Simpson behind only the Arizona Cardinals.
However, teams like the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are also viable landing spots.
Here’s the latest market for Simpson on Kalshi:
The 2026 NFL Draft will begin on April 23.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
