Tyler Simpson gives Gardner-Webb a steady leg with early-season production
In the 2026 season, Tyler Simpson has already impacted Gardner-Webb by opening the scoring with a 36-yard field goal against Austin Peay and handling kicking duties as a reliable specialist[4][5]. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound R-Jr. from Cumming, Georgia brings size, consistency, and college experience after time at West Georgia, which suggests a mature, low-drama fit for a team that wants dependable special teams execution[8][9]. Gardner-Webb’s early 2026 stats also list Simpson among the team’s kicking points leaders, reinforcing that he’s a real part of the offense’s scoring profile[3].
