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Alabama fans get its first look at freshman QB Ty Simpson in Crimson

Ty Simpson has Alabama fans excited for his career as a quarterback in Tuscaloosa.

The five-star from Tennessee shared a photo of him in Crimson on Monday to Twitter.

Simpson is an early enrollee that will compete in spring practice.

After a great career at Westview High School, Simpson will battle sophomore Jalen Milroe for the backup job behind Bryce Young. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder won Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Tennessee after tossing for 2,827 passing yards and 41 touchdowns in 2021. He rushed for 862 yards and 11 touchdowns. Simpson led Westview to a Class 2A Tennessee State Championship during his senior season.