Tuscaloosa’s rising star, Ty Simpson , has become a hot commodity in the eyes of the NFL scouts. Taking quick decisions with an explosive arm, he throws beautiful darts. And the margin of error is limited to only one interception so far. Simpson’s Draft prospects are more than positive. Speculations have it that the New York Jets are on deck. However, Fernando Mendoza might be just edging him out.

In December, Mendoza made the decision to transfer to Indiana, and now the dividends have started to pay off. Leading the Hoosiers to an undefeated record, the redshirt junior has also entered first round pick conversations, with the Jets reportedly eyeing his Heisman-caliber arm. Analyst Todd McShay believes it’s a possibility given the Jets’ challenges under Justin Fields .

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