The Los Angeles Rams may consider trading down from the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially increasing their chances of selecting players like Ty Simpson, Kenyon Sadiq, and Denzel Boston. This strategy could allow them to accumulate more draft capital while still targeting impact players.
A lot of fans wonât like seeing Simpsonâs name included in this list. The Alabama product has been tied to the Rams often in the days leading up to the draft. Is there fire beneath the smoke, or is this a smoke and mirrors illusion to keep opposition from uncovering LAâs true intentions? If there no is fire, there certainly is a whole lot of smoke. Multiple insidersâespecially Tom Pelissero and Todd McShayâhave pushed that the Rams have done extensive homework on the quarterback and liked what they saw. Donât get me wrong. It would be a massive surprise and a rich price to pay in order to draft Simpson at #13. The pill grows easier to swallow if Snead were able to accumulate additional draft capital and come away with a quarterback that the front office and coaching staff believe in. You may not subscribe to the idea that the Rams are targeting Simpson. None of us can deny the fact that the likelihood of Simpson landing in increases if the team moves down the draft order.
If the Rams trade down, they could target players like Ty Simpson, Kenyon Sadiq, Denzel Boston, and Jacob Rodriguez.
Trading down could allow the Rams to accumulate additional draft capital while still selecting valuable players who can contribute immediately.
Ty Simpson is a quarterback from Alabama, and he has been frequently mentioned in connection with the Rams due to their extensive research on him leading up to the draft.
The 13th overall pick is significant as it is the Rams' earliest selection since 2016, raising expectations for a potential impact player.
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Similar to Simpson, Iâm not sure that drafting Sadiq at #13 is much of a value play. Sadiq deserves to be the top tight end in the class. Heâs still not on the level of Tyler Warren nor Colston Loveland from last year. Each of those players were top 10 picks, and Sadiq makes more sense outside of the first 15 selections. So if the Rams were to move back to say pick 16 or 17, the overall maneuver will be more palatable than simply spending the top selections in back-to-back drafts at tight end. There will be skeptics if Sadiq does end up with the Rams. Can Terrance Ferguson and Sadiq co-exist?
Cooper has his share of supporters on Turf Show Times. There is zero chance the Rams draft him at #13. That would be an egregious reach. Is Cooper a stellar fit in Sean McVayâs offense? Yes. Would he be a day one contributor? Probably. He makes sense for the Rams in every single way other than itâs never a good idea to jump consensus boards by double digit draft slots. Same goes for Denzel Boston. We know LA attempted to trade up for Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan a year ago. Boston has a very similar frame and skillset and would provide a legitimate avenue to replacing Davante Adams full-time in 2027 and beyond. In some ways the depth at receiver in this class is the better value play compared to sticking and picking at #13. Staying in place and doing the predictable thing is also not an outcome we should expect from Snead.
The pecking order according to most analysts at linebacker behind Sonny Styles is a mixed bag. I personally think Rodriguez is the clear-cut second option. Have the Rams historically invested in linebacker? No, they usually pull them off the scrap heap. Would this pick be out of character? Well, Snead drafted linebacker Alec Ogletree in the first round prior to the Sean McVay era. But Rodriguez isnât just any linebacker. At 6-1, 233 lbs. he runs a 4.57 40-yard dash. He maximizes his speed with strong and reliable instincts. Rodriguez could take over the âgreen dotâ and defensive signal calling from day one and would probably start for most teams. Similar to Rams starter Nate Landman, Rodriguez has a propensity to punch the ball loose and forced seven fumbles last year alone. If the Rams want to take their defense to the next level, Rodriguez would be an interesting move. Accumulating additional draft capital in the process makes the idea all the sweeter.