The Los Angeles Rams are going to have many options when they are on the clock during the 2026 NFL Draft. Given the shape that the roster is in, it would be hard to be too upset with whatever the Rams do. That’s a good spot to be in, but also a pressure spot as another good draft class would be big in sustaining success. Below are five mock drafts from five different mock draft simulators. Let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments.
Option 1: When Life Gives You Lemons…
Simulator: PFSN
- 13th Overall: WR Makai Lemon, USC
- 61st Overall: CB Keionte Scott, Miami
- 93rd Overall: OT Drew Shelton, Penn State
- 207th Overall: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson
- 232nd Overall: DJ Campbell, Texas
- 251st Overall: LB Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
- 252nd Overall: DT Damonic Williams, Oklahoma
This first option may be the most realistic
of the five mock draft options. At this point, it feels inevitable that Makai Lemon ends up with the Rams if he’s there at 13. While his skill set is similar to Puka Nacua’s, there is some uncertainty around Nacua. Keionte Scott is a nickel-only cornerback, but he’s a great run defender and the best blitzing cornerback in the class. At the very least, he’d allow the Rams to move Quentin Lake around the formation. The Rams need a swing tackle and Drew Shelton is a great fit.
Option 2: What If He Falls?
Simulator: Mock Draft Database
- 13th Overall: EDGE Rueben Bain, Miami
- 61st Overall: WR Skyler Bell, UConn
- 93rd Overall: Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
- 207th Overall: TE Tanner Koziol, Houston
- 232nd Overall: CB Collin Wright, Stanford
- 251st Overall: QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois
- 252nd Overall: Nick Barrett, South Carolina
If you do enough mock draft simulations, there is always going to be that one player that falls further than he should. With the Mock Draft Database simulator, that player was consistently Rueben Bain from Miami. With PFSN, it was Jeremiyah Love. If Bain is there at 13, it would be almost impossible for the Rams to pass on him despite having Jared Verse and Byron Young. This is arguably a top five player in the draft. Bell becomes the wide receiver taken in the second round with Zuhn being the swing tackle option. At quarterback, Altmyer in the seventh round may end up being a steal. He’s one of the more experienced quarterbacks in the draft and is someone that the Rams could develop.
Option 3: Take a Chance on Me
- Simulator: A to Z Sports
- 13th Overall: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
- 61st Overall: LB Kyle Louis, Pitt
- 93rd Overall: iOL Brian Parker, Duke
- 207th Overall: CB Ceyair Wright, Nebraska
- 232nd Overall: DT Deven Eastern, Minnesota
- 251st Overall: OT Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin
- 252nd Overall: EDGE Mason Reiger, Wisconsin
The Rams may end up with a conflicting situation at 13th overall in reference to Jordyn Tyson. He is exactly what they need at the wide receiver position as a player that can take over for Davante Adams. However, there are concerns about his injury history. Tyson’s workout next week will be big when it comes to how teams view him. Still, Tyson shouldn’t be ruled out. It’s unlikely that the Rams take a linebacker in the second round, but it’s an option worth exploring.
Option 4: Another TE?
Simulator: PFF
- 13th Overall: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
- 61st Overall: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
- 93rd Overall: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
- 207th Overall: CB Andre Fuller, Toledo
- 251st Overall: DL Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech
- 252nd Overall: LB Lander Barton, Utah
This might be my personal favorite option. Sadiq is much more than just a tight end. This is a player that the Rams could line up in the slot or out wide as a true “X” receiver. He doesn’t replace Terrance Ferguson, but rather supplements him. Antonio Williams is a great Rams fit at wide receiver and if Nussmeier is there at 93, the Rams would almost have to jump on that opportunity.
Option 5: Would They Go QB?
Simulator: ESPN
- 13th Overall: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
- 61st Overall: LB Josaiah Trotter, Mizzou
- 93rd Overall: WR JaKobi Lane, USC
- 207th Overall: RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
- 232nd Overall: iOL DJ Campbell, Texas
- 251st Overall: Collin Wright, Stanford
- 252nd Overall: TE Oscar Delp, Georgia
This is likely going to be the least favorite option for many given Ty Simpson is the pick at 13. This is still something that shouldn’t be ruled out given that the Rams still haven’t addressed the quarterback situation behind Matthew Stafford. While many would be disappointed with Simpson, Trotter would bring some excitement at 61. The Rams may not need a running back, but if Emmett Johnson is there in the sixth round, it would be hard to say no.
