Don’t like the Rams’ draft? Wait until you see the 49ers’ picks.

Misery loves company

The draft so far has been strange for the NFC West division overall. The Cardinals started off the weirdness by picking Jeremiyah Love with the third overall selection despite several key needs across their roster. Arizona seemed unprepared for the Rams to take Ty Simpson and drafted Carson Beck in the third round. While Los Angeles may get the last laugh, the general consensus has been tough on their selection of Simpson. Fans also did not expect the Rams to take another tight end in the second round. Fan reactions to their class through three rounds have not been positive. And the Seahawks are also contributing to the oddity. They also picked a Notre Dame running back, Jadarian Price, in the first round. This seems like a move driven by need rather than value, as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker left in free agency and Zach Charbonnet is unlikely to contribute much in 2026. Seattle’s next two picks are reinforcements on the secondary, which is another position that saw its depth deteriorated by free agency. It’s difficult to see any of the teams in the division make significant strides in 2026 through their approach in the draft. At least the Rams were active earlier in the offseason and retooled their secondary. The NFC West race should again be closely contested and up for grabs.