Rams Eyed Ty Simpson as 29th Overall Pick Before McDuffie Trade

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Rams Eyed Ty Simpson as 29th Overall Pick Before McDuffie Trade

Rams were targeting Alabama quarterback Simpson with the 29th overall pick prior to dealing it to Kansas City for cornerback McDuffie. "Had the Rams not traded for McDuffie and held onto No. 29, sources say that Simpson would have been square in the conversation to land in Los Angeles behind Matthew Stafford," per Adam Schefter.

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