What did the Rams' rivals do in Round 1 of the draft?

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it wrapped up more quickly than usual thanks to the shortened pick clock. A total of 32 picks were made, beginning with the Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza first overall and the Seahawks adding a running back with the final selection of Day 1.

The Rams, as we all know, shocked the world by drafting Ty Simpson 13th overall, adding Matthew Stafford's successor to the roster. But what did the Rams' rivals do in the first round? Here's a quick NFC West recap of the happenings around the division.

Arizona Cardinals

No. 3 overall: RB Jeremiyah Love

The Cardinals stayed put at No. 3 and took one of the top offensive prospects in the class. After the Jets took David Bailey second overall, the Cardinals took Love, giving whoever plays quarterback for them a dynamic running back in the backfield.

Love was a player many speculated the Rams might try to trade up for, but there was no chance they'd go all the way up to No. 3 to get him. And it's unlikely the Cardinals would've been willing to move the pick if they liked Love that much.

Now, Los Angeles will have to face Love twice a year for at least the next five-plus years, assuming he pans out the way the Cardinals expect him to.