Winners-Losers from Rams draft selections

For a quarterback still capable of high-level play, the lack of immediate offensive reinforcements raises questions about how committed the team is to maximizing his remaining window.

Winner: Jaylen McCollough

It may not jump off the page, but Jaylen McCollough is quietly one of the biggest winners from this draft.

The Rams didn’t select a single defensive back, which leaves the current depth chart largely intact. That’s especially significant in sub-packages, where McCollough is expected to play a key role. As the likely third safety in dime looks, he now has a clear path to meaningful snaps without worrying about a rookie cutting into his role.

In a league that increasingly relies on versatile defensive backs, McCollough’s value could rise quickly if he capitalizes on this opportunity.

Winner: Running Backs

All offseason, there was buzz about the Rams potentially making a splash move at running back—especially with names like Jeremiyah Love floating around draft discussions. That never materialized.

In fact, the Rams didn’t draft a running back at all—marking the first time in the Les Snead–Sean McVay era that they’ve completely bypassed the position.

That’s great news for Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Jarquez Hunter. The trio will return as the clear-cut 1-2-3 punch heading into 2026, with no rookie threatening to shake up the depth chart.

Continuity matters at running back, especially in McVay’s system. This group now has a full year to build chemistry and consistency without external pressure.

Loser: Davis Allen

The addition of rookie tight end Max Klare sends a strong message about the future of the position group—and it’s not a good one for Davis Allen.

Allen now appears to be the odd man out beyond 2026. With the expectation that the Rams will retain Colby Parkinson due to his rapport with Stafford, and with younger options like Klare and Ferguson in the pipeline, Allen’s long-term future with the team looks bleak.

By 2027, the tight end room could look entirely different, with Allen likely moving on in free agency and veteran Tyler Higbee nearing retirement. This draft pick didn’t just add depth—it reshaped the position’s trajectory.

Winner: Omar Speights

Finally, Omar Speights emerges as a quiet beneficiary of the Rams’ draft approach.

Linebacker was another position many expected Los Angeles to address, yet they stood pat. That decision opens the door for Speights to enter training camp as a projected starter alongside Nate Landman.

In a defense that values physicality and instincts at the second level, Speights now has a golden opportunity to cement himself as a long-term piece. Like several others on this list, the lack of draft competition puts the spotlight squarely on his development.