
The Rams Drafted Ty Simpson At No. 13. What Happens When Teams Take A QB In Round 1 With A Starter Already In Place?
The Rams surprised everyone by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite having 38-year-old Matthew Stafford who led them to within a few snaps of the Super Bowl. This analysis examines 12 similar situations from the past 30-plus years where teams unexpectedly drafted a QB in Round 1 with a starter already in place, evaluating success rates and timelines for transitions.