2026 Mock Draft

[EastBayRamsFan]

Round 1:

LV - Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana

NYJ - Dante Moore QB Oregon

ARI - Francis Mauigoa T/G Miami

TEN - Arvell Reese LB/EDGE Ohio State

NYG - Caleb Downs S Ohio State

CLE - Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State

WAS - Rueben Bain Jr EDGE Miami

NO - Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame

KC - Mansoor Delane CB LSU

CIN - Peter Woods DT Clemson

MIA - Carnell Tate WR Ohio State

DAL - Sonny Styles LB Ohio State

LAR - Spencer Fano T Utah

BAL - David Bailey EDGE/LB Texas Tech

TB - CJ Allen LB Georgia

NYJ - Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee

DET - Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn

MIN - Caleb Banks DT Florida

CAR - R Mason Thomas EDGE Oklahoma

DAL - Brandon Cisse CB South Carolina

LAC - A’Mauri Washington DT Oregon

PHI - Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami

BUF - Denzel Boston WR Washington

HOU - Emmanuel Pregnon G Oregon

PIT - Makai Lemon WR USC

CHI - Kayden McDonald DT Ohio State

SF - KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M

NE - Anthony Hill Jr LB Texas

CLE - Vega Ioane G Penn State

SEA - Aveion Terrell CB Clemson

DEN - Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon

LAR - Chris Johnson CB San Diego State

[Bulldawg]

I will be happy with the 32nd pick no matter who we chose.

[DVA_ram33]

Surely we have to go CB with that first pick

[Cornell29]

Surely we have to go CB with that first pick

Yeah I want Mansoor Delane CB LSU, even if it means trading a 3rd to move up from 13.

If that isn't possible, is trade down and try to get a late 1st (2026) and a 1st next year (2027) for pick 13.

[ocram23]

i really want Styles from OSU. dude is a freak and LB is a massive need. I also want Delane from LSU. I also want a stud LT....lot of wishes

[RonMac]

But good wishes - those 3 at the top in some order would be great - changes the dynamic of the team. Add a RB with some size and speed and a legit sized C and I would call it a day. Use FA $$$ for what is left.

[Truth]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

[Rams fan since 1973]

I’m afraid the McCreary trade is an indication that McSnead won’t use high picks on a cornerback(s) once again. He will draft another Kendrick in the 7th round.

[Cornell29]

I’m afraid the McCreary trade is an indication that McSnead won’t use high picks on a cornerback(s) once again. He will draft another Kendrick in the 7th round.

He gave up a fortune (including picks) to get Ramsey. He values CBs

Rams entered last year draft with a offense that was 20th in scoring, so I'm not surprised they added some talent to the O. This time the Rams are entering the draft with the #1 scoring offense, they will prioritize secondary this upcoming off-season, much like they did with Ramsey and when AD retired.

[ocram23]

I’m afraid the McCreary trade is an indication that McSnead won’t use high picks on a cornerback(s) once again. He will draft another Kendrick in the 7th round.

after this year's dismal performance in the secondary I think they have to go big at this position. again look what Philly did 2 yrs ago with DeJean and Mitchell....changed their whole defense

[SoCalRam78]

Man. OT pick 13 would be so boring. We have solid tackles. So you’re drafting depth piece and guy if blood clots return for Jackson. I want two day 1 starters in round1.

[NN1Badboy]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

I would agree. Unless S Caleb Downs is somehow available then I'd give him some consideration. Guy is a stud on defense.

[GSOT89]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

I would agree. Unless S Caleb Downs is somehow available then I'd give him some consideration. Guy is a stud on defense.

I believe we may have thrown the Downs pick out the window with the Atlanta surge at the end.. worth trading up for, guy is a stud

could be a sean taylor type

[ocram23]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

I would agree. Unless S Caleb Downs is somehow available then I'd give him some consideration. Guy is a stud on defense.

you and I have talked about this at length. No way in hell Downs is there but IF fuck that would be lovely

[GoldenRam]

i really want Styles from OSU. dude is a freak and LB is a massive need. I also want Delane from LSU. I also want a stud LT....lot of wishes

If wishes were horses .... Maybe one of those things makes it's way to #13 .. but we should find SOMETHING at both picks .. hundreds of guys in the draft, with TWO picks on the top 32 we should be able to snag immediate help. We
have three positions we absolutely need, 2 we could use. That's 5 shots at getting something we need that should be immediate help. My preferences CB OT LB, then WR QB. That could change if Staff says bye .. but come on, the man just shit out a 46 TD 8 INT 4700+ yards season, with minimal sacks. MAYBE a SB win on top makes him say "I'm going out on top" but how many QB's are going to have that kind of season and hang 'em up.

If we HAD to .. Jimmy G could take us a season, especially if we found another WR and could improve the running game. Staff however, does create a wrinkle in our thinking.

I would REALLY like to stiffen that D and get an aggressive DC that is willing to punch opposing O's in the mouth from the start and maintain it all game long. I would actually quietly have a conversation with AD. maybe one or two years . He's had a break .. fully healthy, batteries recharged .. maybe we could convince him, maybe not, but worth a private conversation. Add him to that D line and suddenly Verse and Young have better chances. Failing that, I think we need to sign/draft a beast on that DL

I know Landman faded .. but he was on the field a LOT, maybe wore down some, made many more tackles than previously, was way more active than I considered, and he may have some health issues that he's just playing through. Put another stud next to him, maybe he doesn't fade as hard. Far as I'm concerned, he should be part of the core right now.

I'd like to see McCreary through the playoffs and with a camp under his belt. If he's solid, that means we only maybe need to draft one CB and find a solid FA as a #2 or 3 depending on who we can get, but ONE of those guys has to be a big physical corner

Question is OT. They aren't all equally good at run/pass pro .. so if we don't find one who is, which do we prioritize?
LT, obviously it's pass pro

[Ants]

Man. OT pick 13 would be so boring. We have solid tackles. So you’re drafting depth piece and guy if blood clots return for Jackson. I want two day 1 starters in round1.

This sort of thinking is what puts a franchise back for years. Boring or not, OT's are valuable.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the Rams didn't need to draft AD, but he was the best player on the board. Good thing the Rams did the right thing.

[ocram23]

i really want Styles from OSU. dude is a freak and LB is a massive need. I also want Delane from LSU. I also want a stud LT....lot of wishes

If wishes were horses .... Maybe one of those things makes it's way to #13 .. but we should find SOMETHING at both picks .. hundreds of guys in the draft, with TWO picks on the top 32 we should be able to snag immediate help. We
have three positions we absolutely need, 2 we could use. That's 5 shots at getting something we need that should be immediate help. My preferences CB OT LB, then WR QB. That could change if Staff says bye .. but come on, the man just shit out a 46 TD 8 INT 4700+ yards season, with minimal sacks. MAYBE a SB win on top makes him say "I'm going out on top" but how many QB's are going to have that kind of season and hang 'em up.

If we HAD to .. Jimmy G could take us a season, especially if we found another WR and could improve the running game. Staff however, does create a wrinkle in our thinking.

I would REALLY like to stiffen that D and get an aggressive DC that is willing to punch opposing O's in the mouth from the start and maintain it all game long. I would actually quietly have a conversation with AD. maybe one or two years . He's had a break .. fully healthy, batteries recharged .. maybe we could convince him, maybe not, but worth a private conversation. Add him to that D line and suddenly Verse and Young have better chances. Failing that, I think we need to sign/draft a beast on that DL

I know Landman faded .. but he was on the field a LOT, maybe wore down some, made many more tackles than previously, was way more active than I considered, and he may have some health issues that he's just playing through. Put another stud next to him, maybe he doesn't fade as hard. Far as I'm concerned, he should be part of the core right now.

I'd like to see McCreary through the playoffs and with a camp under his belt. If he's solid, that means we only maybe need to draft one CB and find a solid FA as a #2 or 3 depending on who we can get, but ONE of those guys has to be a big physical corner

Question is OT. They aren't all equally good at run/pass pro .. so if we don't find one who is, which do we prioritize?
LT, obviously it's pass pro

Jesus Christ focsus on player. Styles is the go to. who else?

[crazy-legs]

I just don't see us taking a tackle in the first round with Atlanta's pick. We have Jackson under contract for the next 2 years and McClendon for another year. They're both playing great. The FO\McVay won't spend a 1st round pick on a backup IMO...

I think we trade both our 2026 first round picks and our 2027 first round pick to Cincy for Joe Burrow...

That or we take a CB or WR with Atlanta's pick...

[STL Woody]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

I would agree. Unless S Caleb Downs is somehow available then I'd give him some consideration. Guy is a stud on defense.

No way we pass him if he’s available.

[STL Woody]

I would not take Carnell Tate. He always plays against the opponents #2 corner bc Jeremiah Smith gets the attention on that offense. So I’d pass on him if he’s there when the Rams pick.

The pick should be CB, LB, OT prioritized in that order. I’m fine putting McClendon back to backup and starting a rookie at RT.

Other than Lake it appears the entire secondary could be reworked. Speights/Reeder can be upgraded. That’s where you need to spend the picks.

I’d also be fine trading for another 1st next year. This draft feels real top heavy in the 1st round. The guys the Rams may really like could be gone by 13

I would agree. Unless S Caleb Downs is somehow available then I'd give him some consideration. Guy is a stud on defense.

No way we pass him if he’s available.

[ocram23]

i really want Styles from OSU. dude is a freak and LB is a massive need. I also want Delane from LSU. I also want a stud LT....lot of wishes

If wishes were horses .... Maybe one of those things makes it's way to #13 .. but we should find SOMETHING at both picks .. hundreds of guys in the draft, with TWO picks on the top 32 we should be able to snag immediate help. We
have three positions we absolutely need, 2 we could use. That's 5 shots at getting something we need that should be immediate help. My preferences CB OT LB, then WR QB. That could change if Staff says bye .. but come on, the man just shit out a 46 TD 8 INT 4700+ yards season, with minimal sacks. MAYBE a SB win on top makes him say "I'm going out on top" but how many QB's are going to have that kind of season and hang 'em up.

If we HAD to .. Jimmy G could take us a season, especially if we found another WR and could improve the running game. Staff however, does create a wrinkle in our thinking.

I would REALLY like to stiffen that D and get an aggressive DC that is willing to punch opposing O's in the mouth from the start and maintain it all game long. I would actually quietly have a conversation with AD. maybe one or two years . He's had a break .. fully healthy, batteries recharged .. maybe we could convince him, maybe not, but worth a private conversation. Add him to that D line and suddenly Verse and Young have better chances. Failing that, I think we need to sign/draft a beast on that DL

I know Landman faded .. but he was on the field a LOT, maybe wore down some, made many more tackles than previously, was way more active than I considered, and he may have some health issues that he's just playing through. Put another stud next to him, maybe he doesn't fade as hard. Far as I'm concerned, he should be part of the core right now.

I'd like to see McCreary through the playoffs and with a camp under his belt. If he's solid, that means we only maybe need to draft one CB and find a solid FA as a #2 or 3 depending on who we can get, but ONE of those guys has to be a big physical corner

Question is OT. They aren't all equally good at run/pass pro .. so if we don't find one who is, which do we prioritize?
LT, obviously it's pass pro

CB/OT/LB in any particular order should be the focus in the upcoming draft. The QB spot is very interesting but I think Stafford is coming back. I would keep JG too for another year.

[GSOT89]

Man. OT pick 13 would be so boring. We have solid tackles. So you’re drafting depth piece and guy if blood clots return for Jackson. I want two day 1 starters in round1.

This sort of thinking is what puts a franchise back for years. Boring or not, OT's are valuable.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the Rams didn't need to draft AD, but he was the best player on the board. Good thing the Rams did the right thing.

Orlando Pace was the #1 overall pick out of Ohio State

one of the best tackles ever

[DVA_ram33]

If wishes were horses .... Maybe one of those things makes it's way to #13 .. but we should find SOMETHING at both picks .. hundreds of guys in the draft, with TWO picks on the top 32 we should be able to snag immediate help. We
have three positions we absolutely need, 2 we could use. That's 5 shots at getting something we need that should be immediate help. My preferences CB OT LB, then WR QB. That could change if Staff says bye .. but come on, the man just shit out a 46 TD 8 INT 4700+ yards season, with minimal sacks. MAYBE a SB win on top makes him say "I'm going out on top" but how many QB's are going to have that kind of season and hang 'em up.

If we HAD to .. Jimmy G could take us a season, especially if we found another WR and could improve the running game. Staff however, does create a wrinkle in our thinking.

I would REALLY like to stiffen that D and get an aggressive DC that is willing to punch opposing O's in the mouth from the start and maintain it all game long. I would actually quietly have a conversation with AD. maybe one or two years . He's had a break .. fully healthy, batteries recharged .. maybe we could convince him, maybe not, but worth a private conversation. Add him to that D line and suddenly Verse and Young have better chances. Failing that, I think we need to sign/draft a beast on that DL

I know Landman faded .. but he was on the field a LOT, maybe wore down some, made many more tackles than previously, was way more active than I considered, and he may have some health issues that he's just playing through. Put another stud next to him, maybe he doesn't fade as hard. Far as I'm concerned, he should be part of the core right now.

I'd like to see McCreary through the playoffs and with a camp under his belt. If he's solid, that means we only maybe need to draft one CB and find a solid FA as a #2 or 3 depending on who we can get, but ONE of those guys has to be a big physical corner

Question is OT. They aren't all equally good at run/pass pro .. so if we don't find one who is, which do we prioritize?
LT, obviously it's pass pro

CB/OT/LB in any particular order should be the focus in the upcoming draft. The QB spot is very interesting but I think Stafford is coming back. I would keep JG too for another year.

I think Stetson should be backup and we let Jimmy go.