Demand for rare Ty Simpson rookie card explodes after Rams controversial QB pick
Demand for Ty Simpson's rookie card has surged following the Rams' controversial selection of the quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, with collectors snapping up his Topps NOW card despite fan skepticism. The limited-edition card, signed moments after the draft, ranked third in demand among drafted players. Collectors entered a random draw for the one-of-a-kind memorabilia after purchasing base versions. Simpson's card saw 12,406 orders, trailing only Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love.
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Sports Entertainment Demand for rare Ty Simpson rookie card explodes after Rams controversial QB pick By Edward Lewis Published April 28, 2026, 5:04 p.m. ET Rams fans might not be thrilled with the team’s choice to draft Ty Simpson, but sports collectors are eating it up. Topps officials told The California Post this week that Simpson’s draft-night Topps NOW card was officially the third-most sought after when it came to players taken by NFL teams last week. The only two higher, according to Topps, were the cards belonging to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and No. 3 overall selection Jeremiyah Love. The coveted cards were created moments after the college football stars learned their professional destinations.
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