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Every player drafted 13th overall since 2010: Donald and Bowers among standouts
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams are set to pick 13th overall in the upcoming draft, their highest selection since 2016. Historically, the 13th pick has yielded standout players like Aaron Donald and Brock Bowers.
For the first time since 2016, the Los Angeles Rams are slated to pick in the top 15. That year, they traded up to No. 1 overall to select Jared Goff out of Cal, making a huge trade to land their franchise quarterback.
The only time since 2017 that they've picked in the first round was in 2024, drafting Jared Verse 19th overall. They're hoping to have similar success this year with the 13th pick in Round 1. If they don't trade down, they could land one of the best players in the draft.
And throughout recent history, teams have had success with that pick in the first round. Among the players since 2010 who have been taken No. 13 overall are Brock Bowers, Tristan Wirfs, Rashawn Slater, Laremy Tunsil and the Rams' very own Aaron Donald.
Here's every player drafted 13th overall since 2010.
Every 13th overall pick since 2010
- 2025: DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
- 2024: TE Brock Bowers, Georgia (2 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro)
- 2023: DL Lukas Van Ness, Iowa
- 2022: DT Jordan Davis, Georgia
- 2021: OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern (2 Pro Bowls)
- 2020: OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa (5 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro)
- 2019: DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson
- 2018: DT Daron Payne, Alabama (1 Pro Bowl)
- 2017: OLB Haason Reddick, Temple (2 Pro Bowls)
- 2016: OT Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss (5 Pro Bowls)
- 2015: OT Andrus Peat, Stanford (3 Pro Bowls)
- 2014: DT Aaron Donald, Pitt (10 Pro Bowls, 8 All-Pros)
- 2013: DL Sheldon Richardson, Missouri (1 Pro Bowl)
- 2012: WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
- 2011: DT Nick Fairley, Auburn
- 2010: DE Brandon Graham, Michigan (1 Pro Bowl)
It's a strong group, as evidenced by the 10 players who have been named a Pro Bowler at least one time. There are seven multi-year Pro Bowl selections who have been drafted 13th overall since 2010, too, led by none other than Donald.
By no means does this guarantee that the Rams will hit on their pick at No. 13, but the track record at this pick is strong – particularly along the offensive line with Peat, Tunsil, Wirfs and Slater.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL draft history: Every player picked 13th overall since 2010
Q&A
Who are the notable NFL players drafted 13th overall since 2010?
Notable players drafted 13th overall since 2010 include Aaron Donald, Brock Bowers, Tristan Wirfs, Rashawn Slater, and Laremy Tunsil.
When was the last time the Los Angeles Rams picked in the top 15 of the NFL draft?
The last time the Los Angeles Rams picked in the top 15 was in 2016, when they selected Jared Goff first overall.
What is the significance of the 13th pick in the NFL draft?
The 13th pick has historically been significant as it has produced several standout players, indicating the potential for teams to land top talent.
