Alabama football star Ty Simpson is now getting some Heisman buzz from a former winner himself. “Ty Simpson is just a baller right now,” Howard said. “Alabama's quarterback Ty Simpson right now has played himself into the Heisman conversation. After the Florida State game, this kid's completed 70% of his passes, 11 touchdown passes, and he's protected the ball — no turnovers. Over the last three games, Simpson has completed 77.4% of his passes, averaging 295 yards and 3 touchdowns through the air per game.