Ty Simpson (born December 21, 2002) is an

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for the

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Early life and high school

Simpson grew up in

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and attended Westview High School. He passed for 1,888 yards and 20 touchdowns while also rushing for 311 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. Simpson was named the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year after passing for 2,827 yards and 41 touchdowns against three interceptions while rushing 92 times for 862 yards and 11 touchdowns as Westview won the 2A Tennessee State Championship. He was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play

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after considering offers from Clemson,

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, and

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College career

Simpson joined the

as an early enrollee in January 2022. He made his college debut in the season opener against Utah State, completing one of two pass attempts towards the end of a 55–0 win. Simpson played in four games during his true freshman year while redshirting the season.

Statistics

Personal life

Simpson's father, Jason Simpson, is the head football coach for the

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References

External links

Alabama Crimson Tide profile
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