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Pro comparisons for every player in the Rams' 2026 draft class
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams selected five players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall. Analysts provided pro comparisons for each player, highlighting their potential fit within the team's depth chart.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams selected five players in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Ty Simpson was the first selection at No. 13 overall
- Three players were drafted in the first three rounds
- Analysts provided pro comparisons for each player
- Ty Simpson is compared to Mac Jones
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The Los Angeles Rams finished the 2026 NFL Draft with five players, three of them coming in the first three rounds and two in the final two rounds. Ty Simpson was their first selection at No. 13 overall, a pick that has been talked about non-stop since it was made.
The Rams have specific visions for each player in the class, planning ahead to see where they all fit on the depth chart and within the offense or defense. But who do their prospects compare to in the NFL?
Analysts shared pro comparisons for each Rams player, starting with Ty Simpson being similar to Mac Jones, a former first-round pick by the Patriots and the current backup to Brock Purdy in San Francisco.
QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
Pro comparison: Mac Jones (NFL.com)
Lance Zierlein sees shades of Jones in Simpson's game, though Jones. Simpson has also been compared to a less athletic version of Daniel Jones, so take these comparisons as you will.
Simpson doesn't have a massive arm nor is he the biggest quarterback, but he typically throws with good accuracy and can make throws to all levels of the field. The Rams have to hope he'll pan out better than both of those comparisons, though Jones has turned into a quality starter for the .
Q&A
Who did the Rams select in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Rams selected five players, with Ty Simpson being their first pick at No. 13 overall.
What position does Ty Simpson play and who is he compared to?
Ty Simpson is a quarterback, and analysts compare him to Mac Jones, a former first-round pick.
How many players did the Rams draft in the first three rounds in 2026?
The Rams drafted three players in the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What is the significance of the Rams' 2026 draft class?
The Rams' 2026 draft class is significant as it includes key prospects that the team plans to integrate into their offense and defense.
