The Rams are looking to strengthen their wide receiver position in the upcoming draft, targeting prospects in each round. With Davante Adams and Puka Nacua already on the roster, they aim to find a suitable WR3 amid Adams' expiring contract.
Key points
Rams need to strengthen their wide receiver position
Davante Adams has an expiring contract
Jordyn Tyson is a potential first-round target
Rams lack fourth and fifth-round picks
Draft offers promising wide receiver prospects
Davante AdamsPuka NacuaJordyn TysonArizona State
Wide receiver should be high on the Rams' list of roster needs heading into the draft, despite already having Davante Adams and Puka Nacua on the roster. It's both an immediate need and a long-term one, given the lack of a true WR3 and Adams' expiring contract.
The draft is rich with promising prospects for the Rams to consider, all the way down to the seventh round. As likely as it is that the Rams could take one with their first pick at No. 13 overall, they could also opt to wait and hope to hit on another mid-rounder like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
There are a number of first-round wideouts the Rams could consider, including Makai Lemon, Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepcion and even Denzel Boston. Tyson and Lemon would be targets at No. 13 overall, while the others would likely be options if the Rams trade down.
As easy as it is to connect Lemon to the Rams, Tyson might be a better fit with a higher ceiling. He can immediately contribute as the No. 3 receiver, while also being a viable replacement for Davante Adams on the outside. If healthy, he could wind up being the best wideout from this class.
Round 2: Germie Bernard, Alabama
Bernard doesn't wow with size, speed or eye-popping athleticism, but he's just a well-rounded receiver who does everything well. That sounds exactly like the type of player the Rams look for at the position. He's by no means small or slow, standing 6-foot-1 and 206 pounds with 4.48 speed, but he isn't necessarily explosive, either.
As a WR3, he can do everything the Rams ask of him. And he has the college production to raise his ceiling as a prospect. He led Alabama with 50 catches in 2024 and was first on the team in receiving yards (862) last season, catching seven touchdown passes, as well.
Q&A
Who are the top wide receiver prospects for the Rams in the draft?
The Rams could target various wide receiver prospects, including Jordyn Tyson in the first round.
What are the Rams' current wide receiver needs heading into the draft?
The Rams need to address their WR3 position and consider the future due to Davante Adams' expiring contract.
Which rounds can the Rams select wide receivers in the upcoming draft?
The Rams can select wide receivers in all rounds of the draft except for the fourth and fifth rounds, as they do not have picks in those rounds.
What is the significance of the Rams' first-round pick in the draft?
The Rams' first-round pick at No. 13 overall presents a key opportunity to select a high-impact wide receiver prospect.
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Round 3: De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
The Rams had a formal meeting with Stribling at the combine, showing at least some level of interest in the Ole Miss wideout. He's a physical receiver with 4.36 speed, standing 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds. Stribling had back-to-back 800-yard seasons in 2024 and 2025, first at Oklahoma State and then at Ole Miss, scoring six touchdowns each year.
He'd be a solid wide receiver target for the Rams in the third round, adding a guy with good hands and impressive ball skills to complement Adams and Nacua.
Round 4: Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
The Rams are lacking a true vertical threat on offense after Tutu Atwell didn't work out in that role. Brazzell is nothing like Atwell in terms of their body type, coming in at 6-foot-4 and 198 pounds, but he's a blazer for his size (4.37). His combination of height and speed makes him an intriguing option for the Rams, even if he's not as well-rounded as some other receivers in the class.
Brazzell was quiet in his first season at Tennessee in 2024 but he erupted last year with 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns on 62 receptions. The Rams don't have a fourth-round pick, so they might have to move up (or down) for him.
Round 5: Ja'Kobie Lane, USC
If the Rams don't take Lemon in the first, they could target his teammate, Lane, later on. Lane is another big wideout at 6-4 and 200 pounds, still possessing decent speed after running a 4.47 at the combine.
After scoring 12 touchdowns on just 43 catches in 2024, he found the end zone just four times last season on 49 receptions. He also never had more than 745 yards in a single season, so production wasn't the best in terms of yardage. Still, he would give the Rams a different type of wideout with his taller frame, though if they want him in the fifth, they'll need to make a trade considering they lack a fifth-round pick.
Round 6: Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
Douglas is 6-foot-3 with 4.39 speed, which is unlike the types of receivers the Rams currently have. His frame and speed make him a player who could succeed as a downfield threat, though he needs to clean up some of the drop issues that plagued him in college.
He's not someone who would immediately step into a starting role, but with time to develop, he could become a contributor on the outside opposite Nacua. In two seasons at Texas Tech, he had 877 yards and 846 yards, scoring 13 total touchdowns in the last two years.
Round 7: Zavion Thomas, LSU
The Rams wouldn't be drafting Thomas strictly as a receiver. He's someone who would contribute as a returner on special teams, too, which provides a lot of value for a team like the Rams. He was excellent in the return game at LSU, taking back one kickoff for a touchdown each in 2023 and 2024. He also had a punt return touchdown in 2022.
Though undersized at 5-10, he ran a blazing fast 4.28 in the 40-yard dash, so he has more than enough speed to make up for his lack of size.
