Mina Kimes has drawn attention to Ty Simpson, a quarterback with a unique profile heading into the NFL Draft. At 6-foot-1 and 211 pounds, Simpson’s physical attributes raise eyebrows, especially considering he has only 15 college starts under his belt. In 2024, he threw for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns, showcasing potential but also highlighting his inexperience.
Kimes has created a historical list of NFL quarterbacks under 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds with more than 16 college starts, which includes notable names like Drew Brees, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray. However, only Kyler Murray and Bryce Young were first-round picks among quarterbacks under 205 pounds who amassed over 5,000 career yards, underscoring the rarity of success for players with similar profiles.
Simpson’s completion percentage stands at 64.5%, yet his performance in the final five games of the season was less impressive, averaging just 156 passing yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. This decline raises durability concerns, as his playing weight may have dipped below the listed 211 pounds.
As Kimes noted, “Simpson is a prominent outlier if he succeeds in the NFL. Most of those outliers were either freak athletes or were drafted in later rounds because they were viewed as major risks.” This statement encapsulates the skepticism surrounding Simpson’s potential as a first-round pick.
In a related discussion, Danny Kelly compared Jonah Coleman to “a thick version” of Kyren Williams on Kimes’ podcast. Coleman has demonstrated impressive stats, rushing 477 times for 2,682 yards and 30 touchdowns over the past three seasons, along with 79 receptions for 814 yards and three scores. However, Kelly cautioned that there are scenarios where Coleman might not make an impact in the NFL, saying, “There’s plenty of worlds where Coleman doesn’t do anything in the NFL, we forget about him in two years.”
As the NFL Draft approaches, observers will be keen to see how teams evaluate Simpson and Coleman, particularly in light of Kimes’ analysis and Kelly’s comparisons. The uncertainty surrounding their futures remains a topic of discussion among analysts and fans alike.
