The Los Angeles Rams focused on offense in the 2026 NFL draft, using their first four picks on that side of the ball. They selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, aiming to bolster their roster after falling short in the NFC Championship Game last season.
The Los Angeles Rams addressed several needs during the 2026 NFL draft.
The Rams emphasized the offensive side of the ball, making up the majority of their draft class, using their first four picks on offense.
The Rams fell just one game short of their Super Bowl aspirations last season.
Los Angeles came up just short and lost to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in the NFC Championship Game, leaving part of the fan base believing they would add a player early in the draft who could contribute early in the upcoming season.
Instead, Los Angeles provided one of the biggest surprises of the draft with the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round with the 13th overall pick.
The Rams finished out their five-pick draft class with just one defensive selection, opting not to address the need at cornerback.
Here’s an early look at the Rams’ depth draft with the inclusion of the incoming rookies who were selected.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks on the field before the 2026 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 25, 2026.
The Rams used their first four picks in the 2026 NFL draft primarily on offensive players.
The Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.
The Rams fell just one game short of their Super Bowl aspirations, losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.
The Rams addressed several needs, particularly emphasizing the offensive side of the ball during the draft.
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QB: Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett IV, Ty Simpson*,
WR: Davante Adams, CJ Daniels*, Brennan Presley
TE: Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Max Klare*
LT: Alaric Jackson, AJ Arcuri
LG: Steve Avila, Justin Dedich, Wyatt Bowles
RG: Kevin Dotson, Keagen Trost*, Dylan McMahon
RT: Warren McClendon Jr., David Quessenberry
NT: Poona Ford, Ty Hamilton, Tim Keenan III*, Bill Norton
RDE: Braden Fiske, Tyler Davis
WLB: Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart
LILB: Nate Landman, Grant Stuard
RILB: Omar Speights, Shaun Dolac, Elias Neal
SLB: Jared Verse, Desjuan Johnson, Keir Thomas II
LCB: Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Cam Lampkin
SS: Kamren Kinchens, Jaylen McCollough, Nate Valcarcel
FS: Kam Curl, Tanner Ingle, Alex Johnson
RCB: Trent McDuffie
NB: Quentin Lake, Josh Wallace
PK: Harrison Mevis
P: Ethan Evans
H: Ethan Evans
PR: Xavier Smith
KR: Jordan Whittington, Ronnie Rivers, Xavier Smith, Blake Corum
LS: Joe Cardona
* = 2026 Rookie Class
The Rams did not draft a cornerback throughout the seven-round NFL Draft. While the Rams are likely to look for a more experienced option to round out the roster closer to the season, the team can continue to explore the undrafted free agent market for depth.
Houston cornerback Latrell McCutchin Sr. would've been an option to consider, but he has already signed with the Tennessee Titans.
USA TODAY Sports' Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz provides a ranking of the top 10 best available undrafted free agents after the NFL Draft.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Los Angeles Rams' 2026 depth chart, targets and signings after draft