🏈 Rams NFL Draft Predictions 2026: Expert Mock Draft Picks, Team Needs, Best Fits & More
Fresh off Matthew Stafford's MVP season, the Los Angeles Rams hold the No. 13 pick (via Atlanta) and have already made a massive secondary investment by trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson - now Les Snead and Sean McVay need to find a young receiver to develop behind the aging Davante Adams and give Stafford's eventual successor a long-term weapon.
As part of our NFL draft predictions for every team, we break down the Rams' full draft picks, biggest team needs, ideal prospect fits, mock draft projections, and our prediction for which player Los Angeles will draft in the first round, which begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET live on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
📊 Rams draft picks 2026
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| Round | Pick(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | No. 13 (via ATL) |
| 2 | No. 61 |
| 3 | No. 93 |
| 4 | No pick |
| 5 | No pick |
| 6 | No. 207 |
| 7 | No. 232, 251, 252 |
🆘 Rams team needs entering draft
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- Team needs: WR, OL, CB, EDGE, QB
- Key additions: Trent McDuffie (CB, via trade), Jaylen Watson (CB), Kamren Curl (S), Tyler Higbee (TE, re-signed)
- Key departures: Rob Havenstein (OT, retiring), Darious Williams (CB, retiring), Cobie Durant (CB, Cowboys), Derion Kendrick (CB, Cowboys), Roger McCreary (CB, Lions), D.J. Humphries (OT)
The Rams boast one of the league's best receiver duos in Puka Nacua and Adams, but Adams is 33 and in the final year of his deal - adding a young receiver who can grow in McVay's system is a priority before the window shifts. The offensive line lost both Havenstein and Humphries at tackle, and while Stafford is coming off an MVP year, there's no viable backup or succession plan behind him. The secondary has been completely rebuilt through the McDuffie trade and Watson signing, making corner far less of a draft priority than it was a month ago.
🏈 Rams draft prospect fits
I asked NFL draft expert Rob Paul to pick the Rams' best prospect fit in a dream scenario, their safest pick, and their best upside pick tonight:
| Pick type | No. 13 pick | Grade | Paul's take |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌟 Dream pick | Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State | 7.20 | Tyson would be a perfect fit in McVay's offense with his deep release package and start-stop ability making him a devastating route runner who can eventually take over as the No. 1 option |
| 🛡️ Safe pick | KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M | 7.20 | The most electric of the receiver options for the Rams, Concepcion is a dynamic route runner with the speed to win vertically and the lateral explosion to create after the catch |
| 🚀 Upside pick | Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah | 7.05 | If the Rams want to address the offensive line instead, Lomu is a top-notch athlete with light feet and lateral quickness who could develop behind whoever they start at tackle in 2026 |
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📝 Rams mock draft consensus picks
I went through the latest mock drafts from other top experts across the industry and gathered their predictions for the Rams' first pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Here's who they expect Los Angeles to draft at No. 13:
| Source | Pick |
| Mel Kiper (ESPN) | KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M |
| Chad Reuter (NFL.com) | Makai Lemon, WR, USC |
| Mike Renner (CBS) | Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana |
| Todd McShay (The Ringer) | KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M |
| Dane Brugler (The Athletic) | Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State |
| Charles McDonald (Yahoo) | Makai Lemon, WR, USC |
All six mocks have the Rams taking a wide receiver at No. 13 - the most unanimous position call for any first-round pick in the entire draft. Texas A&M's KC Concepcion and USC's Makai Lemon each appear twice, while Brugler matches Paul's dream pick in Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson. Paul's mock has the Rams trading back two spots and still landing their receiver.
🔮 Rams draft prediction 2026
See Rob Paul's expert NFL mock draft for projections and analysis of all 32 first-round picks.
Paul's pick at No. 13: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
- Pro comparison: Amari Cooper
- Measurables: 6'2" | 203 lbs | 21 years old | RAS: N/A
The draft stock of Jordyn Tyson remains a mystery, with some reports implying he'll go top 10 and others pointing to his injury history as a red flag. But with Sean McVay and Les Snead expected to add a young receiver early in the draft, the Los Angeles Rams are a nice landing spot for Tyson. McVay will love Tyson's route-running ability and his versatility to play outside or in the slot. With Puka Nacua in a contract year and Davante Adams turning 34, this is a slam-dunk fit.
🏈 NFL draft predictions by team
See the live NFL draft odds for the top picks from the best NFL betting sites.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, I broke down every team's full draft capital, their biggest needs and ideal prospect fits, the latest mock draft consensus from industry experts, and our draft prediction for their first pick this week:
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
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