Los Angeles Rams - NFL Draft Simulator 2026

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

Best Player Available

This team prioritizes selecting the highest-rated player available on their board, regardless of position. They trust that talent will find its way onto the field and believe in accumulating the best athletes rather than filling specific holes.

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.

Needs-Based

This team focuses on addressing roster holes and positional weaknesses with their picks. They are more likely to reach for players at positions of need, even if higher-rated players are available at other positions.

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