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Los Angeles Rams
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OT | HIGH | Round 1 | Rob Havenstein retired; right tackle is a vacancy that needs to be filled; even after trading for Trent McDuffie, OL depth after Havenstein's departure is cited as a primary need |
| 2 | CB | HIGH | Round 2 | Traded a first-round pick to acquire Trent McDuffie from KC; signed Jaylen Watson ($51M) but Cobie Durant, Roger McCreary, Derion Kendrick, and Ahkello Witherspoon are all free agents; CB is still the biggest remaining need |
| 3 | WR | HIGH | Round 2 | Tutu Atwell heading to free agency; Davante Adams is 33; Puka Nacua contract expires after next season; need a young developmental receiver for the long-term plan with two 1st-round picks available |
| 4 | QB | HIGH | Round 1 | Matthew Stafford turns 38 in February 2026 and has battled back injuries; team needs to begin QB succession planning; two first-round picks create opportunity to take a franchise QB |
| 5 | LB | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Inside linebacker depth has been an ongoing concern; need an athletic ILB who can cover and stop the run in Sean McVay's defense |
| 6 | S | MEDIUM | Round 4 | Safety depth needs upgrading; adding a young starting-caliber safety in the middle rounds would strengthen the back end of a revamped secondary |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Los Angeles
City
Rams
Nickname
NFC
Conference
West
Division
2026 Draft Picks
7
Total Picks
1
Round 1
3
Top 3 Rounds
2
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 13 | #13 | TRADE | ATL |
| Rd 2 | 61 | #61 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 93 | #93 | OWN | - |
| Rd 6 | 207 | #207 | TRADE | HOU |
| Rd 7 | 232 | #232 | TRADE | BAL |
| Rd 7 | 251 | #251 | COMP | - |
| Rd 7 | 252 | #252 | COMP | - |
Needs Summary
1
OT
HIGH
2
CB
HIGH
3
WR
HIGH
4
QB
HIGH
5
LB
MEDIUM
6
S
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Jaylen Watson
CB
FREE AGENCY
from KC
$17.0M/yr
3yr
Joe Cardona
LS
FREE AGENCY
from MIA
Signed 2-year deal; former New England Patriot who spent 2025 with Dolphins
Kamren Curl
S
FREE AGENCY
from LAR
$13.0M/yr
3yr
Trent McDuffie
CB
TRADE
from KC
$31.0M/yr
4yr
Tyler Higbee
TE
FREE AGENCY
from LAR
$4.0M/yr
2yr
− Losses
Darious Williams
CB
RELEASE
Retired; saved Rams ~$7.5M in cap space; 8-year career including Super Bowl championship
Rob Havenstein
OT
RELEASE
Retired; veteran offensive tackle ended career with Rams