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Observations From Alabama Football's Pro Day

What we saw from the 18 Crimson Tide prospects who participated in front of NFL scouts on Wednesday.
Theodore Fernandez, Henry Sklar|
Alabama Quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during Pro Day at Hank Crisp Indoor Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026.
Alabama Quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during Pro Day at Hank Crisp Indoor Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026. | Alabama Athletics

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Alabama football completed its 2026 Pro Day on Wednesday, with scouts from all 32 NFL teams coming to watch 18 Crimson Tide prospects in action.

Here are the moments that stood out from the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility:

Ty Simpson and the pass catchers:

Simpson was, unsurprisingly, the main event. Amidst heightened discourse of his NFL Draft stock, Simpson delivered a relatively clean day throwing the ball. He only had one true "bad" throw, an overthrow of Rico Scott on a deep ball, and was on-target with just about every other one of his passes.

His receivers were Germie Bernard, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Josh Cuevas, Rico Scott, and NC State transfer Noah Rogers, who had never caught from Simpson before. Coleman-Williams had a pair of drops that drew some attention, but also hauled in a number of deep balls.

Bernard looked particularly sharp as a pass-catcher, hauling in a beautiful sideline catch from Simpson.

Simpson was under very little pressure to throw at pro day following a very strong combine that effectively confirmed his status as a first-round draft pick. With very little to gain and much to lose, he simply stated that he wanted to have fun and throw to his receivers one last time. Simpson also showed appreciation for the fanbase following the event.

40's and miscellanious drills:

Ten players ran the 40-yard dash for Alabama. There was no access to the unofficial times, so it's hard to analyze exactly how they performed.

  • Domani Jackson
  • LT Overton
  • Justin Jefferson
  • Nikhai Hill-Green
  • Brody Dalton
  • Kam Dewberry
  • Jaeden Roberts
  • Dre Washington
  • Geno VanDeMark
  • DaShawn Jones

Additionally, players completed other athletic drills, including the broad jump, vertical jump, bench press, and shuttle run. The farthest broad jump of the players who participated belonged to Jones, who jumped 10-feet, 1-inch. Jackson evidently made a last-minute decision to not participate in the broad jump, to the audible surprise of a number of the scouts who were there.

Proctor, Overton, and Jefferson competed in the shuttle run. Jefferson, one of the fastest linebackers in the class, looked impressive in his appearance.

NFL buzz

  • The only NFL general manager in attendance was Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears, who watched Alabama’s Pro Day with his son. Chicago also had two additional scouts present, while all 32 NFL teams were represented, most by lower-level scouts. Alabama’s Pro Day coincided with The Ohio State Buckeyes, which featured multiple projected first-round picks. Alabama, by comparison, is expected to have one or two players selected on the opening night of the draft.
  • Ty Simpson was asked whether he had met with the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams for top-30 visits but declined to provide specifics, saying he has met with teams without going into detail. The Jets could be in the market for a long-term option at quarterback after signing veteran Geno Smith this offseason, holding the No. 2 and No. 16 picks in the draft. The Rams, meanwhile, could look to add an eventual successor to Matthew Stafford, holding the No. 13 overall pick.
  • Multiple former Alabama players were also in attendance to support the prospects. New York Jets safety Malachi Moore was seen speaking with wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Tim Smith and Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson were also present at the facility.

Nuggets from Simpson's media availability

Ty Simpson spoke to the media for around seven minutes and hit on multiple topics:

  • Took an aggressive approach at Pro Day, choosing to attempt difficult throws to showcase his full arm talent rather than rely on easier completions. Worked with David Morris –– founder of QB Country –– to choreograph the throwing session.
  • Said Alabama prepared him for the NFL and that he feels ready to contribute early, while emphasizing a team-first mindset.
  • Noted growth from Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, adding that he believes whoever wins the job will lead Alabama the right way.

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Theodore Fernandez
THEODORE FERNANDEZ

Theodore Fernandez is BamaCentral’s baseball beat reporter and a co-host of The Joe Gaither Show. He also works as a weekend sports anchor at WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa and serves as one of the station’s lead high school sports reporters. Fernandez is a news media student at The University of Alabama and is pursuing a master’s degree in sports management.

Henry Sklar
HENRY SKLAR

Henry Sklar is an intern at Alabama Crimson Tide/Bama Central. He previously covered Alabama football and basketball for TideIllustrated.com and was a contributing writer for The Crimson White, focusing on golf and football. He also has extensive experience on social media, including TikTok. He’s lived in six different states, enjoys playing golf and DJing in his free time while majoring in News Media with a concentration in sports media.

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