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The Los Angeles Rams currently have seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft, ranging from as high as No. 13 overall to three late picks in the seventh round.
Now, the Rams don't have any clear needs on either side of the ball after some savvy roster moves over the past few seasons. That includes some extensions this year and the overhauling of their secondary unit with the additions of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
The Rams' picks could go in one of two very distinct directions. On one hand, L.A. could find immediate impact players to help them win a Super Bowl in 2026. On the other hand, though, the Rams may want to think about the future and find some crucial developmental pieces.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler toed that line perfectly in his seven-round mock draft. He closed up small holes in various roster spots and found depth pieces at other positions.
Here is a breakdown of Brugler's seven-round mock draft for the Rams.
Apart from injury concerns, Tyson is one of the best receiver prospects in this class. And because the Rams don't need him to be a contributor immediately, it makes sense to add a big-bodied playmaker here who can develop in the offense before eventually taking over as the team's WR2 behind Puka Nacua.
Linebacker is one of the Rams' tertiary needs, so taking one of the most productive players in college football would be a coup at No. 61. Hill has an ideal frame at 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds with 249 combined tackles, 31.5 tackles for a loss and 17 sacks in 40 college games. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared him to Bobby Wagner.
The Rams retooled their cornerback room this offseason but still need depth behind Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Everette was wildly productive in four years at Georgia with 150 combined tackles, five interceptions and 19 passes defensed.
The name of the game with this pick is long-term development. World was considered one of the top tackles in this class before he tore his ACL in Oregon's loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff, and he may not even be ready to play in 2026. But the Rams don't need him in 2026, so he'd get at least a full season to develop.
Why not take a flier on a late-round quarterback who was productive in college? Klubnik didn't have a great senior season at Clemson but finished his four-year career with 10,123 passing yards, 73 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions, with a 64.0% completion rate. He's worth a seventh-round dart throw.
Sturdivant is tall at 6-foot-3 and 207 pounds who caught 150 receptions for 2,073 yards and 16 touchdowns in 48 college games over the past four seasons. He is another developmental-type receiver who could round out the Rams' pass-catching corps.
You can never have too many edge rushers, and the Rams could go with the 6-foot-4, 260-pound Hubbard with their last pick. The Northwestern product finished with 20.5 sacks and 26.5 tackles for a loss in four years and would be a fine role player on the defensive line for a seventh-round pick.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft: Breaking down every Rams pick
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Now, the Rams don't have any clear needs on either side of the ball after some savvy roster moves over the past few seasons. That includes some extensions this year and the overhauling of their secondary unit with the additions of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
The Rams' picks could go in one of two very distinct directions. On one hand, L.A. could find immediate impact players to help them win a Super Bowl in 2026. On the other hand, though, the Rams may want to think about the future and find some crucial developmental pieces.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler toed that line perfectly in his seven-round mock draft. He closed up small holes in various roster spots and found depth pieces at other positions.
Here is a breakdown of Brugler's seven-round mock draft for the Rams.
Round 1, Pick No. 13: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Apart from injury concerns, Tyson is one of the best receiver prospects in this class. And because the Rams don't need him to be a contributor immediately, it makes sense to add a big-bodied playmaker here who can develop in the offense before eventually taking over as the team's WR2 behind Puka Nacua.
Round 2, Pick No. 61: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Linebacker is one of the Rams' tertiary needs, so taking one of the most productive players in college football would be a coup at No. 61. Hill has an ideal frame at 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds with 249 combined tackles, 31.5 tackles for a loss and 17 sacks in 40 college games. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared him to Bobby Wagner.
Round 3, Pick No. 93: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
The Rams retooled their cornerback room this offseason but still need depth behind Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Everette was wildly productive in four years at Georgia with 150 combined tackles, five interceptions and 19 passes defensed.
Round 6, Pick No. 207: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
The name of the game with this pick is long-term development. World was considered one of the top tackles in this class before he tore his ACL in Oregon's loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff, and he may not even be ready to play in 2026. But the Rams don't need him in 2026, so he'd get at least a full season to develop.
Round 7, Pick No. 232: Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
Why not take a flier on a late-round quarterback who was productive in college? Klubnik didn't have a great senior season at Clemson but finished his four-year career with 10,123 passing yards, 73 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions, with a 64.0% completion rate. He's worth a seventh-round dart throw.
Round 7, Pick No. 251: J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Sturdivant is tall at 6-foot-3 and 207 pounds who caught 150 receptions for 2,073 yards and 16 touchdowns in 48 college games over the past four seasons. He is another developmental-type receiver who could round out the Rams' pass-catching corps.
Round 7, Pick No. 252: Aidan Hubbard, Edge, Northwestern
You can never have too many edge rushers, and the Rams could go with the 6-foot-4, 260-pound Hubbard with their last pick. The Northwestern product finished with 20.5 sacks and 26.5 tackles for a loss in four years and would be a fine role player on the defensive line for a seventh-round pick.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft: Breaking down every Rams pick
Continue reading...
