Former Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson has officially made his highly anticipated NFL preseason debut.
One of the top quarterbacks selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Simpson did so Saturday with the Los Angeles Rams during the team's first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. A game played in Kansas City, the former Alabama quarterback came off the bench in place of starter Stetson Bennett IV, and went on to impress over his three quarters of action while leading the Rams to a 20-12 win.
In all, Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The former Alabama quarterback also finished with a 125.0 passer rating.
An impressive showing for the former Alabama signal caller, here is a look at how social media reacted Saturday night to Simpson's preseason debut.
In his first NFL preseason game, Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson has completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. pic.twitter.com/BEAuftQUEO
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 15, 2026
21/25, 190 passing yards, 2 touchdowns.
— NFL (@NFL) August 15, 2026
A great start to the Preseason for @RamsNFL rookie QB @ty_simpson06. pic.twitter.com/QgkzQleVcl
Ty Simpson's line in his NFL preseason debut late in the fourth quarter: 21/25, 190 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs.
— Bama Perspective (@bamaperspective) August 15, 2026
Nice!
pic.twitter.com/ruwjVT51LJ
Ty Simpson looked very comfortable on that TD drive pic.twitter.com/9fVITHNvCB
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 15, 2026
FINAL: Ty Simpson helps lead the @RamsNFL to a Preseason victory. pic.twitter.com/j4jxDiQTKJ
— NFL (@NFL) August 15, 2026
Rams rookie Ty Simpson is the first player with 190 passing yards and 2 TD in their preseason debut since Baker Mayfield in 2018.🏈
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) August 15, 2026
The #13 overall pick completed 21 of 25 passes with no turnovers or sacks in his first NFL action.😎 pic.twitter.com/OQqddDW3co
Ty Simpson way to go young man!! pic.twitter.com/yr65YxWCVp
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) August 15, 2026
Ty Simpson has played exceptional today
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 15, 2026
15/17 for 108 yards & 1 TD pic.twitter.com/2Kb4W5lR1c
Ty Simpson just cooked in his preseason debut…
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 15, 2026
Future QB1 in LA?
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/VifP6mYTrt
Ty Simpson put on a show in his first preseason game 🤩 pic.twitter.com/QtxeDxX6yP
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) August 15, 2026
It’s not easy to dominate in your first ever NFL game.
— Sam Block (@theblockspot) August 15, 2026
Ty Simpson did just that.
Ty Simpson throws by air yards.
— LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) August 15, 2026
Behind LOS: 3/3, 23 yards, 1TD
Short (0-9): 13/15, 70 yards, 1 TD
Intermediate (10-19): 5/6, 97 yards
Deep (20+): 0/0
1 throw away pic.twitter.com/EeK03JkPbc
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