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Armed with two picks in Round 1, the Los Angeles Rams enter the draft season with a strong position. At this writing, L.A. is 11-4 with two winnable games left on the schedule, they possess a Top 5 offense that is dynamic both passing and running. Adding to their play on the field, all 11 of the Rams current starters are under contract for 2026. They also have four primary backups returning.
While not yet official, the Rams should 10 0r 11 picks depending on who you use to source. For this exercise, we’ll go with 10 (via overthecap.com), Rounds 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7. Going position-by-position, I have offered possibilities to strengthen the unit, Early (Rd 1&2), Mid (Rd 3&5), and Late (Rd 6&7). Starters and 400+ snap rotation players are in bold as well as free agents (The Rams might do well to re-up a couple). Others under contract for 2026 are in standard type.
Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett
F/A: Jimmy Garappolo
The Rams have some real questions to ask in the QB room. Stafford appears as if he can play at a high level for couple more seasons, but what about those behind him. Someone will snag Jimmy G if L.A. doesn’t re-sign him, but is he really the “bridge” and where does it lead. Most fans don’t think it leads to Bennett. Should Stetson take the next jump to QB#2 and the Rams draft a prospect with top-tier arm talent and athleticism?
Early: Dante Moore, out of Oregon has been mocked to the Rams. He’s got the size, arm, and operates a multiple offense. Although he can move fluidly, he wins as a pocket passer. There are sure to be growing pains, his highlight reels are much more flattering than game film, but sitting behind Staff for a couple of years while getting the “Bennett treatment” could pay huge dividends and keep the Super Bowl window open post-Stafford.
Mid: There’s a handful of bigger names that will go in this area, but I like Haynes King of Georgia Tech. Has the gunslinger tools, big arm, toughness, deep-ball accuracy, and comfortable packing the team on his shoulders. Has the football IQ of a coach’s son and an excellent runner. There a development edge to his game, hasn’t had a lot of work under center, mostly spread/RPO concepts.
Late: Another gunslinger prospect, Sawyer Robertson of Baylor. Came into 2025 highly-touted, but likely a casualty of his teams struggles. Can really gas it on the long outs and good accuracy as well. Has NFL size and mentality to push the ball downfield. A pocket passer, but navigates the pocket and is a sneaky good runner.
Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter
F/A: Ronnie Rivers
I don’t see any real point to putting much draft capital to work in this unit. The Rams have two backs, Williams and Corum, that work very well in a complimentary fashion. Hunter may get...
