5 different directions the Rams could have gone instead of Ty Simpson in Round 1

There's no turning back now. The Los Angeles Rams took Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick and they're moving forward with him as their potential heir to Matthew Stafford. There are no do-overs in the draft, not that the Rams are having any buyer's remorse the morning after.

However, if they were given a second chance to redo this pick, what other options were there? Looking at how the board fell, there were some quality prospects still on the board at No. 13. They could've added to the receiving corps, picked up a top edge rusher or fortified the offensive line with a standout guard.

Trading back was likely a possibility, too.

Here are five things the Rams could've done if they didn't take Simpson at No. 13.

Give Matthew Stafford another weapon with Makai Lemon

He was right there for the Rams. The player they were most frequently linked to, Makai Lemon, was on the board at No. 13. And 14. And 15. He didn’t go until No. 20 overall when the Eagles traded up to draft him.

Had the Rams selected Lemon 13th overall, no one would’ve batted an eye. But it’s clear Los Angeles wasn’t as high on him as everyone thought. The Rams liked Simpson and his potential as a franchise quarterback better, passing on one of the top receivers in the class.

Steal Rueben Bain Jr.

It was surprising to see Bain sit on the board for so long, going 15th overall to the Bucs. He was viewed as one of the best pass rushers in the class, but there were concerns about his short arms, which likely caused him to fall.

Sean McVay said the Rams can never have enough playmakers on offense and pass rushers on defense, so taking Bain would’ve made sense. And with entering a contract year, he would’ve been the perfect replacement to pair with .