Alabama reportedly offers brother of current quarterback, top 2028 recruit
That prospect is quarterback Graham Simpson, who is the younger brother of current Alabama redshirt junior signal caller Ty Simpson.
While unranked currently according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Simpson is likely to be among the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class when they are released. Attending Westview High School in Tennessee, the 2028 prospect currently owns over 10+ offers, according to 247Sports.
Simpson is also the reigning MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, doing so during the 2024 season after what was a phenomenal campaign in which he threw for 4,135 yards with a 57:1 TD:INT ratio and a 75.6% completion. A few former Alabama stars have also won the award previously, which includes both Dylan Moses (2013) and Jase McClellan (2016).
Alabama does not currently have a player committed in the 2028 recruiting class.
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