The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft with premium picks, including the 13th overall selection. Matthew Stafford's return allows the team to pursue a strong season ahead.
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The Los Angeles Rams came so close to making the Super Bowl this past season. With Matthew Stafford set to return, postponing retirement for at least a year, the Rams can go all-in for the 2026 season.
After free agency and a blockbuster trade, the NFL Draft is a great chance for the Rams to further go all-in. They have some premium picks to do so as well.
Les Snead and Sean McVay are ready to make some splashes during the draft, starting with the 13th overall selection on night one. But, they have a lot of other picks on Days 2 and 3 as well.
The Sporting News tracked each of the Rams' 2026 NFL Draft selections, from the first through the seventh round.
The Rams haven't made a pick in the 2026 draft just yet, but they own seven following selections coming into the NFL Draft:
While the Rams could go a few different routes with this pick, drafting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon makes a ton of sense.
He's often been the pick in mock drafts leading up to the draft, and for good reason. He's a dynamic WR, and would be a great fit with the current WR room, and is also likely to be on the board at 13th overall.
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The Rams' first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is the 13th overall selection.
The Rams have multiple picks across all rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Days 2 and 3.
Les Snead and Sean McVay are the key figures leading the Rams' draft strategy for 2026.
Matthew Stafford's return allows the Rams to go all-in for the 2026 season, enhancing their competitiveness.
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