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Rams Receive Harsh Grade For 2026 Draft Class
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams received a poor grade for their 2026 draft class, highlighted by the controversial selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13. They also picked tight end Max Klare, offensive tackle Keagean Trost, wide receiver CJ Daniels, and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams received a poor grade for their 2026 draft class
- Ty Simpson was the controversial first-round pick at No. 13
- Other picks included Max Klare, Keagean Trost, CJ Daniels, and Tim Keenan III
- The Rams did not have a fourth- or fifth-round pick
- They traded away their second first-rounder for Trent McDuffie
Ty SimpsonMax KlareKeagean TrostCJ Daniels
The Los Angeles Rams made the most polarizing draft selection of the first round with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
However, Simpson was not the teamâs only pick.
They took a tight end in the second round with Max Klare, an offensive tackle in Keagean Trost with the third round pick, wide receiver CJ Daniels in the sixth, and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III in the seventh round.
They did not have a fourth- or fifth-round pick, and they traded away their second first-rounder earlier in the offseason in the trade for Trent McDuffie.
Los Angeles Rams first-round draft pick Ty Simpson poses with his jersey during a press conference at Code Next at Hollywood Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Now that all seven rounds of the NFL Draft are over, ESPNâs Mel Kiper â the legendary, long-time draft analyst â has graded all 32 NFL teamsâ draft classes.
Of the 32 teams, the Rams were the fifth-lowest-rated, earning a C grade.
âI had wide receiver and right tackle as my top two needs for the Rams, and I saw addressing either position in a meaningful way in Round 1 as the potential topper on building a real no-joke contender,â Kiper wrote.
Q&A
Why did the Rams receive a harsh grade for their 2026 draft class?
The Rams' draft class was criticized primarily for the polarizing selection of quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13.
Who were the key players selected by the Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Rams selected Ty Simpson, Max Klare, Keagean Trost, CJ Daniels, and Tim Keenan III during the 2026 NFL Draft.
What trades did the Rams make before the 2026 draft?
Before the 2026 draft, the Rams traded away their second first-round pick in a deal for Trent McDuffie.
