Rams' Ty Simpson says he had 'secret' meetings with Sean McVay leading up to shocking draft selection
Ty Simpson revealed that he had 'secret' meetings with Rams head coach Sean McVay prior to being drafted. These discreet discussions were intended to keep other teams from knowing about the Rams' interest in him. Simpson expressed excitement about the opportunity and the coaching he would receive in Los Angeles.
- ▪Ty Simpson was selected as the 13th overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪He had secret meetings with Rams head coach Sean McVay to discuss his potential role with the team.
- ▪Simpson described the meetings as enjoyable and emphasized McVay's passion for football.
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| Original publisher | Fox News |
| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rams-ty-simpson-says-secret-meetings-sean-mcvay-leading-shocking-draft-selection |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:06:35 -0400 |
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Los Angeles Rams Rams' Ty Simpson says he had 'secret' meetings with Sean McVay leading up to shocking draft selection Simpson says he was told not to tell anybody he was meeting with the Rams By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Albert Breer on Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Caleb Downs-Cowboys, Carnell Tate to Titans, Chiefs-Mansoor Delane | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd NFL reporter Albert Breer joins Colin Cowherd to react to the biggest moves of the 2026 NFL Draft so far, including Ty Simpson-Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys trading up for Caleb Downs, Kansas City Chiefs selecting Mansoor Delane, Kadyn Proctor's ceiling with the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills trading out…
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