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There's a reason the Los Angeles Rams are considered the Super Bowl favorites heading into the 2026 season, and it's not just because they have the reigning MVP at quarterback. From top to bottom, their roster is outstanding on paper.
That became clear when we ranked every position group from best to worst, realizing just how difficult it is to separate each unit. There's top-end talent across the roster, though there are some concerns about depth at multiple positions, which makes it essential that Los Angeles stays healthy.
Following the Rams' trade for Myles Garrett, we ranked each position group from best to worst, beginning with quarterback.
The Rams may not have a reliable backup (yet), but their starting quarterback is pretty darn good. Matthew Stafford is the reigning MVP and one of the best quarterbacks in football right now, even at the age of 38.
Beyond his sheer arm talent, Stafford can outsmart opposing defenders with his pre-snap reads and no-look passes. He's seen every type of coverage there is, so nothing fools him anymore. As long as he's under center, the Rams will be a Super Bowl contender.
From a pure talent perspective, the Rams' receiving corps is among the NFL's best. Puka Nacua is arguably the best wideout in the league, and Davante Adams just led all players with 14 touchdown catches in 14 games last season.
The only concern with the Rams' wide receiver group is depth. We still don't know who their No. 3 receiver will be, but regardless of who wins that battle, it's going to be a younger player with very little proven production in the NFL, if any at all. If Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith or CJ Daniels can stand out, it'll elevate the wide receiver group significantly.
This position group certainly moved up a few notches with the addition of Myles Garrett. It was already a strength of the team with Jared Verse and Byron Young, but having a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the mix makes a world of difference.
Josaiah Stewart is a quality No. 3 option behind those two, as well. The Rams have the ability to rush the quarterback with only four, which allows them to drop seven into coverage and take away throwing lanes. That's made possible by players such as Garrett and Young at outside linebacker.
Cornerback quickly went from a weakness to a strength this offseason when the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. They had success together as teammates in Kansas City and they hope to carry that over to the Rams, bolstering a secondary that struggled down the stretch last year.
This group isn't without question marks, though. Can Emmanuel Forbes Jr. be a good enough CB3? And after him, who do the Rams have that is capable of playing outside? They could be in some trouble if Watson or McDuffie were to get hurt.
There aren't many running back tandems in the NFL that are better than Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. The Rams ranked seventh in total rushing yards last season, and all six teams ahead of them had a dual-threat quarterback who helped pad their rushing stats.
Williams rushed for 1,252 yards and Corum added 746 yards of his own, each averaging at least 4.8 yards per carry. From an efficiency and production standpoint, Williams and Corum are a top tandem in the backfield.
The Rams' tackle depth could be tested right away if the NFL suspends Alaric Jackson for his recent arrest. If he is forced to miss time, the O-line will take a major hit with either David Quessenberry or Keagen Trost at left tackle.
Other than that, the entire group is outstanding. Kevin Dotson is a top-five guard, Steve Avila continues to get better, Coleman Shelton was an upgrade at center last season and Warren McClendon Jr. has tremendous upside after filling in for Rob Havenstein in 2025.
Retaining Kam Curl in free agency was a big move for the Rams, even if it has gotten overlooked by some of their other marquee additions. Los Angeles also re-signed Quentin Lake at the end of last season to prevent him from hitting free agency, keeping the entire safety group intact with Kamren Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough also back.
If Curl continues to improve and Kinchens gets even more comfortable in Year 3, the turnovers should come with it. And it'll help every safety to have quality corners in McDuffie and Watson in the picture, too. There's a ton of potential with this group, especially with Lake moving between the slot and a traditional safety role for added flexibility.
It almost feels criminal to have the defensive line ranked this low, but it's a testament to the overall talent of the Rams' roster. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the Rams' defensive line, which features Kobie Turner, Poona Ford and Braden Fiske. Tyler Davis is a starting-caliber player, too.
But after that, there's a big drop-off. That's where the concerns arise. Ty Hamilton needs to be better after a rough rookie season. Tim Keenan III also has to become a solid backup at nose tackle behind Ford.
No tight end group in the NFL is deeper than the Rams'. They go five deep with quality players, led by Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee. Davis Allen is a big receiver, and rookie Max Klare has a high ceiling as a second-round pick, as well.
What the Rams don't have is a true No. 1 tight end like George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride or Kyle Pitts. Few teams do. But with how often they use 13 personnel, it's important for the Rams to have depth, and they have that in spades.
It almost feels like it's every other position group, and then the inside linebackers. It's clearly the weakest position on the team, but it's still not even a glaring hole. Nate Landman is an above-average starter, and Omar Speights has shown flashes against the run.
The problem is the Rams don't have a linebacker who's good in space, whether it's in coverage or chasing down ball carriers on outside runs. McCollough and the safeties help a bit with that, but the linebacker group is fairly limited to mostly being downhill defenders.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams 2026 roster: Ranking every position group from best to worst
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That became clear when we ranked every position group from best to worst, realizing just how difficult it is to separate each unit. There's top-end talent across the roster, though there are some concerns about depth at multiple positions, which makes it essential that Los Angeles stays healthy.
Following the Rams' trade for Myles Garrett, we ranked each position group from best to worst, beginning with quarterback.
1. Quarterback
The Rams may not have a reliable backup (yet), but their starting quarterback is pretty darn good. Matthew Stafford is the reigning MVP and one of the best quarterbacks in football right now, even at the age of 38.
Beyond his sheer arm talent, Stafford can outsmart opposing defenders with his pre-snap reads and no-look passes. He's seen every type of coverage there is, so nothing fools him anymore. As long as he's under center, the Rams will be a Super Bowl contender.
2. Wide receiver
From a pure talent perspective, the Rams' receiving corps is among the NFL's best. Puka Nacua is arguably the best wideout in the league, and Davante Adams just led all players with 14 touchdown catches in 14 games last season.
The only concern with the Rams' wide receiver group is depth. We still don't know who their No. 3 receiver will be, but regardless of who wins that battle, it's going to be a younger player with very little proven production in the NFL, if any at all. If Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith or CJ Daniels can stand out, it'll elevate the wide receiver group significantly.
3. Outside linebacker
This position group certainly moved up a few notches with the addition of Myles Garrett. It was already a strength of the team with Jared Verse and Byron Young, but having a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the mix makes a world of difference.
Josaiah Stewart is a quality No. 3 option behind those two, as well. The Rams have the ability to rush the quarterback with only four, which allows them to drop seven into coverage and take away throwing lanes. That's made possible by players such as Garrett and Young at outside linebacker.
4. Cornerback
Cornerback quickly went from a weakness to a strength this offseason when the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. They had success together as teammates in Kansas City and they hope to carry that over to the Rams, bolstering a secondary that struggled down the stretch last year.
This group isn't without question marks, though. Can Emmanuel Forbes Jr. be a good enough CB3? And after him, who do the Rams have that is capable of playing outside? They could be in some trouble if Watson or McDuffie were to get hurt.
5. Running back
There aren't many running back tandems in the NFL that are better than Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. The Rams ranked seventh in total rushing yards last season, and all six teams ahead of them had a dual-threat quarterback who helped pad their rushing stats.
Williams rushed for 1,252 yards and Corum added 746 yards of his own, each averaging at least 4.8 yards per carry. From an efficiency and production standpoint, Williams and Corum are a top tandem in the backfield.
6. Offensive line
The Rams' tackle depth could be tested right away if the NFL suspends Alaric Jackson for his recent arrest. If he is forced to miss time, the O-line will take a major hit with either David Quessenberry or Keagen Trost at left tackle.
Other than that, the entire group is outstanding. Kevin Dotson is a top-five guard, Steve Avila continues to get better, Coleman Shelton was an upgrade at center last season and Warren McClendon Jr. has tremendous upside after filling in for Rob Havenstein in 2025.
7. Safety
Retaining Kam Curl in free agency was a big move for the Rams, even if it has gotten overlooked by some of their other marquee additions. Los Angeles also re-signed Quentin Lake at the end of last season to prevent him from hitting free agency, keeping the entire safety group intact with Kamren Kinchens and Jaylen McCollough also back.
If Curl continues to improve and Kinchens gets even more comfortable in Year 3, the turnovers should come with it. And it'll help every safety to have quality corners in McDuffie and Watson in the picture, too. There's a ton of potential with this group, especially with Lake moving between the slot and a traditional safety role for added flexibility.
8. Defensive line
It almost feels criminal to have the defensive line ranked this low, but it's a testament to the overall talent of the Rams' roster. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the Rams' defensive line, which features Kobie Turner, Poona Ford and Braden Fiske. Tyler Davis is a starting-caliber player, too.
But after that, there's a big drop-off. That's where the concerns arise. Ty Hamilton needs to be better after a rough rookie season. Tim Keenan III also has to become a solid backup at nose tackle behind Ford.
9. Tight end
No tight end group in the NFL is deeper than the Rams'. They go five deep with quality players, led by Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee. Davis Allen is a big receiver, and rookie Max Klare has a high ceiling as a second-round pick, as well.
What the Rams don't have is a true No. 1 tight end like George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride or Kyle Pitts. Few teams do. But with how often they use 13 personnel, it's important for the Rams to have depth, and they have that in spades.
10. Inside linebacker
It almost feels like it's every other position group, and then the inside linebackers. It's clearly the weakest position on the team, but it's still not even a glaring hole. Nate Landman is an above-average starter, and Omar Speights has shown flashes against the run.
The problem is the Rams don't have a linebacker who's good in space, whether it's in coverage or chasing down ball carriers on outside runs. McCollough and the safeties help a bit with that, but the linebacker group is fairly limited to mostly being downhill defenders.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams 2026 roster: Ranking every position group from best to worst
Continue reading...
