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Nick Saban calls Alabama QB Ty Simpson a 'true example of development'

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson
Alabama QB Ty Simpson (Courtesy of UA Athletics)

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke to the media on Tuesday morning at Old Overton Club before this year’s annual golf tournament for his Nick’s Kids Foundation.

He spoke highly of his impression of Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson, who he recruited and coached for two years at Alabama before his retirement.

“Ty was an outstanding high school player, no doubt. He’s a fine young man,” Saban said. “I think his example is a true example of development. He matured for two years, and now he’s getting an opportunity, and his experiences will help him be successful.”

Simpson was a 5-star quarterback and top-25 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class as a high school recruit. He redshirted his true freshman season behind starting quarterback Bryce Young and served as the primary backup during Saban’s final season in 2023 behind Jalen Milroe.

Despite losing the job to Milroe in 2023, Simpson didn’t enter the transfer portal and stuck around as the backup again in 2024. He’s now entering his fourth year in the Crimson Tide program, is the most experienced quarterback in the room, and seems to be in line to take over the starting job this coming fall.

Simpson has thrown for 381 yards in his career thus far, while also running for 130 yards and three touchdowns over the last two seasons in mop-up duty.

As Simpson looks to lock up the starting job as a redshirt junior in August, he has the backing of his former coach.

“We’re rooting for him, that’s for sure, and I have every confidence that he’ll do a great job,” Saban said.

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