Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

From an Alabama quarterback to a Texas cornerback, here are five players we're tracking:

Alabama QB Ty Simpson

Despite being only a first-year starter, Simpson (6-foot-2, 208 pounds) could crash Round 1 of the 2026 draft. On his updated big board , ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. lists the Alabama junior as his No. 3 QB, behind Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore.

"His lack of experience might be a concern, as Simpson didn't start a game until this season, but the production is hard to ignore," wrote Kiper. "Simpson knows the game and competes on every down."

Through six starts, Simpson leads the SEC in touchdown passes (16), ranks second in passing yards (1,678) and is third in completi

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