Ty Simpson, Kadyn Proctor to Attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

16 prospects will attend the NFL draft in two weeks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and among them will be two former Crimson Tide stars: Quarterback Ty Simpson and offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.

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The full list of prospects who will attend the NFL draft:

David Bailey, LB, Texas Tech
Reuben Bain Jr., DE, Miami
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio State
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
Colton Hood, DB, Tennessee
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

Simpson will be the only quarterback in attendance after former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza declined his invitation to the draft, opting to live out his dream of getting drafted into the NFL with his family at home in Miami. Simpson spent one season as Alabama's starting quarterback, completing 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns to just five interceptions, leading Alabama to an 11-4 record and a College Football Playoff win on the road over the Oklahoma Sooners. Simpson also added 93 yards and two scores on the ground for the Crimson Tide last season.

Proctor was a three-year starter at left tackle for Alabama, only missing two games during the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury. He protected the blindside of both Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson during their careers as starting quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide. Both Simpson and Proctor are viewed as likely first-round prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, resulting in their invites to Pittsburgh in two weeks.

The first round of the NFL draft will start on Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.