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New Mock Draft Predicts LA Rams Make Bold Trade Up For Potential Puka Nacua Replacement
TL;DR
The LA Rams are expected to make a significant trade in the 2026 NFL Draft to select a top player, potentially replacing Puka Nacua. They currently hold the 13th overall pick after trading away their 29th pick for Trent McDuffie.
Key points
- LA Rams expected to trade up in 2026 NFL Draft
- Rams hold the 13th overall pick after trading their 29th pick
- Potential target for Rams is Carnell Tate
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A notable NFL Mock Draft suggests the Los Angeles Rams will make one of the biggest trades of the 2026 event for a player considered the best at his position.
After coming up just short of reaching the Super Bowl earlier this year, the Rams’ brain trust is motivated to finish the story in 2026. And why not? They will bring back much of the same roster, including reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
However, they have made some notable additions to overcome division rivals and reigning league champions, the Seattle Seahawks, next season. They swung a blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Trent McDuffie. Then added his teammate, Jaylen Watson, in free agency. Their aggressiveness has earned the admiration of rival executives.
Now, they will look to find more players who can contribute in this week’s NFL Draft. They have one less first-round pick after giving up their selection at 29th overall in the McDuffie trade. However, they still have the 13th overall pick. At that spot, they should be able to get a pretty good player. But there have been rumblings that they may not be enough.
Could Los Angeles Rams trade up in draft for Carnell Tate?
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It is probably why The Athletic’s Rams reporter Nate Atkins predicted a bold move in the outlet’s latest NFL mock draft that would see them giving up the No. 13 and 61 picks this week, and a 2027 fifth-rounder.
Q&A
What trade are the LA Rams expected to make in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The LA Rams are predicted to make a major trade to move up in the draft to select a player considered the best at his position.
Who is the potential replacement for Puka Nacua that the Rams might target?
The Rams may be looking to trade up to draft Carnell Tate as a potential replacement for Puka Nacua.
What is the significance of the Rams trading their 29th overall pick?
The Rams traded their 29th overall pick to acquire All-Pro Trent McDuffie, which impacts their strategy for the upcoming draft.
