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Rams mock draft roundup: Latest expert predictions before 1st round
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL draft landscape changed with the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick. The Rams, holding the No. 13 pick, may see different player options as expert mock drafts are updated.
Key points
- Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick
- Rams hold the No. 13 overall pick in the draft
- Mock drafts are being updated with new predictions
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The first round of the 2026 NFL draft got shaken up over the weekend when the New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick. The move kicked off another firestorm of mock drafts (which would have been published anyway) featuring some new predictions for the top of the first round.
The Los Angeles Rams still own the No. 13 overall pick, but the players available with that selection may change now that the Giants have two top-10 selections.
Here is a roundup of the top expert mock drafts for the Rams less than a week before the first round kicks off.
USA Today Sports: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
He’s the kind of win-now player – coming off the Hoosiers’ national championship run – the Rams seem likely to target in a clear win-now season that could be league MVP Matthew Stafford’s last. The shifty, sure-handed Cooper can do extensive damage from the slot, which would allow Puka Nacua and Davante Adams to do more of their damage outside.
: Trade back to Cooper Jr.
Q&A
What impact does the Dexter Lawrence trade have on the Rams' draft strategy?
The trade gives the Giants two top-10 picks, potentially altering the player availability for the Rams at No. 13.
Who are the top expert predictions for the Rams in the upcoming NFL draft?
Experts are predicting the Rams could select WR Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana among other options.
When is the first round of the 2026 NFL draft scheduled?
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft is set to take place less than a week from now.
