Earlier this season, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson looked like a sure-fire top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But a rough end to the campaign has caused Simpson's stock to drop. How much? Well, some have even wondered if Simpson could return to school for another year to try and rebuild his reputation.

It is never too early to begin watching prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Jason Licht has made the draft the key cog in the machine for the Bucs in terms of roster building and transforming the team itself.

A former 3- star recruit, Hubbard ascended to one of the most important players on Alabama's defense in 2025. Over the last two seasons, he's put up 123 tackles (76 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions, eight passes defensed, and four forced fumbles.

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit recently gave his take on whether or not Ty Simpson should declare for the 2026 NFL draft.

It is never too early to begin watching prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Jason Licht has made the draft the key cog in the machine for the Bucs in terms of roster building and transforming the team itself.