Rams 2026 NFL draft: A close look at their picks so far

Q: Who did the Rams select in the 2026 NFL draft?

The Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as their first pick.

Q: What position does Ty Simpson play?

Ty Simpson plays as a quarterback.

Q: What was Ty Simpson's draft position in 2026?

Ty Simpson was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 13th overall in the NFL draft on Thursday. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press)

Here's a breakdown of who the Rams have selected so far in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ty Simpson | Quarterback

Rams quarterback Ty Simpson speaks during a news conference on Friday. (Caroline Brehman / Associated Press)

6 feet 1, 211 pounds | Alabama | Round 1, Pick 13

Notable: Simpson is the first quarterback drafted in the first round by the Rams since 2016, when they selected Jared Goff with the No. 1 pick.

Last season: Simpson, a fourth-year junior, passed for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns while leading the Crimson Tide to an 11-4 record.

Why the Rams drafted him: Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, is 38 years old. So the Rams are looking beyond this season, when they are expected to be a favorite to play in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium. Simpson will have the luxury of being tutored by coach Sean McVay while sitting behind Stafford.