Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has always been very open about his faith, and this has not changed as he prepares for the NFL Draft and gets ready to take the leap to pro football.

During the combine this week, Simpson was asked by a reporter about his faith and as always, he gave a thoughtful answer about how he has used his platform to glorify God. Simpson talked about how scripture has played a role in his football journey throughout his time in Tuscaloosa and beyond.

“Of course John 3:16 is a staple but the one that I find myself on is Micah 5:5 and it really just talks about God being your peace,” Simpson said. “In a stressful environment like the NFL is and football [in general] you wanna perform so well, you wanna impress everybody, but in all reality God has put you here for a reason and saying His name and just praying gives me peace.”

“Talking about something that I really love, which is just my faith in football, really just gives me a great, heartwarming feeling. The fact that God has put me on this earth, I fully believe He put me on this earth for a bigger reason to play football and honor Him. To be able to talk to you guys at the NFL combine and talk about my faith is just a step in the process of making sure that when I get to play I honor Him even more.”

Simpson had a decorated career at Alabama. He led the Crimson Tide to the SEC title game and into the College Football Playoff in his lone year as a starter. Now, he gets the chance to show the NFL why he belongs, and chances are he will not only rep Alabama while doing just that, but also glorify God.