Mina Kimes has drawn attention to Ty Simpson, a quarterback prospect listed at 6-foot-1 and 211 pounds, as he prepares for the NFL draft. Simpson, who has only 15 college starts, posted impressive statistics in 2024, throwing for 3,567 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.
Kimes created a historical list of NFL quarterbacks under 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds with more than 16 college starts. This list includes notable names such as Drew Brees, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray. However, only Kyler Murray and Bryce Young were drafted in the first round among quarterbacks listed under 205 pounds who threw for over 5,000 career yards.
Despite his strong college performance, concerns about Simpson’s durability have emerged, particularly as his playing weight may have dipped below the listed 211 pounds. In his final five games, Simpson averaged just 156 passing yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, raising questions about his consistency.
Mina Kimes remarked, “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 underscores the challenges Simpson may face as he transitions to the professional level.
In addition to Simpson, Kimes’ podcast featured Danny Kelly, who compared Jonah Coleman to a “thick version” of Kyren Williams. Coleman has had a productive college career, rushing 477 times for 2,682 yards and 30 touchdowns over the past three seasons, while also contributing with 79 receptions for 814 yards and three scores.
Kelly noted, “I remember Kyren [Williams] coming out — you could swap over everything we said [about Williams onto Coleman].” However, he also cautioned, “There’s plenty of worlds where Coleman doesn’t do anything in the NFL, we forget about him in two years.” This highlights the uncertainty surrounding both players’ futures in the league.
As the NFL draft approaches, observers will be keen to see how Simpson’s unique profile is perceived by teams and whether Coleman can carve out a role for himself in the league. Details remain unconfirmed regarding their draft positions and potential impact on their respective teams.
