ESPN Draft Predictions...

[Rampager66]

ESPN has an article on the upcoming draft that does 1 pick for each team for round 1. Here's the link to the article

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/stor ... ordan-reid

This is what they have the Rams doing with the Falcon's 13th Pick,,,

13. Los Angeles Rams (from 8-9 ATL)
Makai Lemon, WR, USC*

Davante Adams will turn 34 in December and is set to be a free agent following the 2026 season, so the Rams need to draft a receiver who's ready to play immediately to maximize the championship window of quarterback Matthew Stafford, who turns 38 in February. Lemon could jump right in to join Adams and Puka Nacua. He has a high-level understanding of how to win against all types of coverage and makes contested catches. He had only one drop on 110 targets (79 catches), and his 21 forced missed tackles ranked 13th among FBS receivers. Lemon is labeled as a slot receiver but can play throughout the formation.

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This is what they have the Rams doing with their own 30th Pick...

30. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson*

Terrell is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. and has a feistiness and competitiveness that belies his 5-foot-11, 180-pound size. He is ultra-competitive and has forced eight fumbles in his career, the most of any Clemson defensive back ever. The Rams haven't used a Day 1 or 2 pick on a cornerback since Sean McVay became coach in 2017, so Terrell would add top-level talent to a thin Rams cornerback room that might see veterans Ahkello Witherspoon and Roger McCreary become unrestricted free agents.

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I don't mind it... thoughts?

[Cornell29]

Lemon isn't a X receiver (Adams). He plays the same position as Puka in Mcvay offense. I doubt the Rams draft him, but he is good, real good. If Mcvay returns back to 3 wr sets he fits in the slot, but I believe Mcvay likes running a lot of 12 (2 wrs and 2 tight ends) and 13 personnel (1 wr and 3 te sets). Mcvay drafted Ferg to play Te and Slot wr.

Terrell is good, but I was hoping for a bigger corner, that isn't so grabby in coverage, now that the Rams have a high first round pick.

[ocram23]

ESPN has an article on the upcoming draft that does 1 pick for each team for round 1. Here's the link to the article

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/stor ... ordan-reid

This is what they have the Rams doing with the Falcon's 13th Pick,,,

13. Los Angeles Rams (from 8-9 ATL)
Makai Lemon, WR, USC*

Davante Adams will turn 34 in December and is set to be a free agent following the 2026 season, so the Rams need to draft a receiver who's ready to play immediately to maximize the championship window of quarterback Matthew Stafford, who turns 38 in February. Lemon could jump right in to join Adams and Puka Nacua. He has a high-level understanding of how to win against all types of coverage and makes contested catches. He had only one drop on 110 targets (79 catches), and his 21 forced missed tackles ranked 13th among FBS receivers. Lemon is labeled as a slot receiver but can play throughout the formation.

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This is what they have the Rams doing with their own 30th Pick...

30. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson*

Terrell is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. and has a feistiness and competitiveness that belies his 5-foot-11, 180-pound size. He is ultra-competitive and has forced eight fumbles in his career, the most of any Clemson defensive back ever. The Rams haven't used a Day 1 or 2 pick on a cornerback since Sean McVay became coach in 2017, so Terrell would add top-level talent to a thin Rams cornerback room that might see veterans Ahkello Witherspoon and Roger McCreary become unrestricted free agents.

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I don't mind it... thoughts?

huge fan of Lemon but with that said they have much bigger needs than a WR IMO

[NorCal RF]

In don’t mind it either………..

I saw a draft yesterday that had us drafting the same CB in the same spot but the Arizona State WR with the first pick. For those of you who do follow college a bit more than me what is your thoughts between the two…………

[GSOT89]

if the Rams do not trade, which I have a feeling something will go on, we absolutely need one of those 2 picks to be a DB, 2nd pick OT/LB/DT, maybe WR

hope we bring on a top DB from free agency as well

[SoCalRam78]

Don’t think Masoor is available at 13. McCoy a stud but coming off ACL.

WR is a need.

[Cornell29]

Don’t think Masoor is available at 13. McCoy a stud but coming off ACL.

WR is a need.

I'm hoping he falls, just low enough for the Rams to be able to trade a 3rd and grab him.

[Claremontram]

I think we go best WR at pick 13. OT with other pick in 1st round. FA CB would be nice too.

[Cornell29]

In don’t mind it either………..

I saw a draft yesterday that had us drafting the same CB in the same spot but the Arizona State WR with the first pick. For those of you who do follow college a bit more than me what is your thoughts between the two…………

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

[Rampager66]

huge fan of Lemon but with that said they have much bigger needs than a WR IMO

I agree with you on the needs but if they are in a win now while Staff's window is open, because of how bad the DB situation is, you aren't going to get the solution you need just using the Draft, imo. They have a ton of capspace and in a win now mindset, I'd be looking for an established guy or 2. I realize they have some extensions coming up but they should still be able to spend on a DB, I'd also like to see them bring in, however they can, A qb -MLB for the defense like a Ray Lewis or Jack Lambert - Physical leader type to keep everyone's head in the game.. and the opposition wary of the middle...
And of course the annual O-Line Additions...

[Rampager66]

Lemon isn't a X receiver (Adams). He plays the same position as Puka in Mcvay offense. I doubt the Rams draft him, but he is good, real good. If Mcvay returns back to 3 wr sets he fits in the slot, but I believe Mcvay likes running a lot of 12 (2 wrs and 2 tight ends) and 13 personnel (1 wr and 3 te sets). Mcvay drafted Ferg to play Te and Slot wr.

Terrell is good, but I was hoping for a bigger corner, that isn't so grabby in coverage, now that the Rams have a high first round pick.

What about the ASU WR?

[Cornell29]

Lemon isn't a X receiver (Adams). He plays the same position as Puka in Mcvay offense. I doubt the Rams draft him, but he is good, real good. If Mcvay returns back to 3 wr sets he fits in the slot, but I believe Mcvay likes running a lot of 12 (2 wrs and 2 tight ends) and 13 personnel (1 wr and 3 te sets). Mcvay drafted Ferg to play Te and Slot wr.

Terrell is good, but I was hoping for a bigger corner, that isn't so grabby in coverage, now that the Rams have a high first round pick.

What about the ASU WR?

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

[NorCal RF]

In don’t mind it either………..

I saw a draft yesterday that had us drafting the same CB in the same spot but the Arizona State WR with the first pick. For those of you who do follow college a bit more than me what is your thoughts between the two…………

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

Yes.

Their comments echo yours:

“ Jordyn Tyson's injury history, which has cost him time in three straight seasons, could cause him to fall, and that would be bad news for the rest of the NFL. He's the best pure separator in the draft class and would be able to pick up Davante Adams' torch in the offense whenever he hangs them up.”

[Rampager66]

What about the ASU WR?

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

I'd prefer him too over Melon.

[Cornell29]

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

I'd prefer him too over Melon.

Me too

Imo Mcvay too. Fits perfectly in the x spot to replace Adams, when he chooses to leave. Polished enough to make a impact week 1.
For those who don't want Mcvay to go wr with their 1st pick, you better hope he doesn't check out health wise and fall anywhere close to 13.

Mcvay might wet his pants if he was available for the Rams.

[Rampager66]

In don’t mind it either………..

I saw a draft yesterday that had us drafting the same CB in the same spot but the Arizona State WR with the first pick. For those of you who do follow college a bit more than me what is your thoughts between the two…………

As usual, I think you and I are on the same page with most of this..

[NDIrishRam]

I know I'm in the minority, but I want the Rams to go after Jerimiah Love, if he's available or within reach. I understand the thinking in drafting a WR and trying to maximize Stafford's window, but I think the best way to do that is with a home run hitter in the backfield. Imagine Stafford playing with Todd Gurley in his prime. That's what Love is... an out of the box, tier-one back, that can take it to the house at any given moment. Williams and Corum, while good, they just aren't alpha backs and both lack that extra gear to turn a 10-15 yard good run into a 70 yd TD.

And yes... I am partial!

[cdaly26]

I think we go best WR at pick 13. OT with other pick in 1st round. FA CB would be nice too.

Who would you want them to target in FA at CB (not sure who is coming available)?

[Cornell29]

I know I'm in the minority, but I want the Rams to go after Jerimiah Love, if he's available or within reach. I understand the thinking in drafting a WR and trying to maximize Stafford's window, but I think the best way to do that is with a home run hitter in the backfield. Imagine Stafford playing with Todd Gurley in his prime. That's what Love is... an out of the box, tier-one back, that can take it to the house at any given moment. Williams and Corum, while good, they just aren't alpha backs and both lack that extra gear to turn a 10-15 yard good run into a 70 yd TD.

And yes... I am partial!

Another rb? This board might shutdown due to the outrage

[NorCal RF]

I know I'm in the minority, but I want the Rams to go after Jerimiah Love, if he's available or within reach. I understand the thinking in drafting a WR and trying to maximize Stafford's window, but I think the best way to do that is with a home run hitter in the backfield. Imagine Stafford playing with Todd Gurley in his prime. That's what Love is... an out of the box, tier-one back, that can take it to the house at any given moment. Williams and Corum, while good, they just aren't alpha backs and both lack that extra gear to turn a 10-15 yard good run into a 70 yd TD.

And yes... I am partial!

I would not be closed minded to this pick…….

Fact is many state he is the best offensive player in this draft. As you said he is a “take it to the house back” which we currently don’t have and he is a solid receiver……..

I like Kyren a lot n Corum is playing well. But Love is probably better than both of them. And he will be playing on that all important rookie contract…….

Kyren n Corum have trade value IMO also…….

The issue is if the Rams were interested in Love is NO needs a RB and Washington would probably be interested in him also. Maybe Tennessee also. All draft before #11……

cornell is correct this forum would lose its mind…….

[EastBayRamsFan]

I saw this too, what a horrible mock draft.

Two sub-6' guys a WR and a CB. I hope the Rams learned their lessons from the bad (Tavon Austin/Tu Tu Atwell) and CB Ty Hill drafts.

That is the worst mock I have seen to date....we need a big CB, Safety, and O-Lineman not another WR and smallish CB who won't help on tackling.

[NDIrishRam]

I know I'm in the minority, but I want the Rams to go after Jerimiah Love, if he's available or within reach. I understand the thinking in drafting a WR and trying to maximize Stafford's window, but I think the best way to do that is with a home run hitter in the backfield. Imagine Stafford playing with Todd Gurley in his prime. That's what Love is... an out of the box, tier-one back, that can take it to the house at any given moment. Williams and Corum, while good, they just aren't alpha backs and both lack that extra gear to turn a 10-15 yard good run into a 70 yd TD.

And yes... I am partial!

I would not be closed minded to this pick…….

Fact is many state he is the best offensive player in this draft. As you said he is a “take it to the house back” which we currently don’t have and he is a solid receiver……..

I like Kyren a lot n Corum is playing well. But Love is probably better than both of them. And he will be playing on that all important rookie contract…….

Kyren n Corum have trade value IMO also…….

The issue is if the Rams were interested in Love is NO needs a RB and Washington would probably be interested in him also. Maybe Tennessee also. All draft before #11……

cornell is correct this forum would lose its mind…….

I would argue that in 2015 when we drafted Gurley, RB wasn't a glaring need either. We had Tre Mason and Zac Stacy, and a horrible team that had many other needs at the time. I don't think, once Gurley got going, that anyone regretted the pick.

[NorCal RF]

I would not be closed minded to this pick…….

Fact is many state he is the best offensive player in this draft. As you said he is a “take it to the house back” which we currently don’t have and he is a solid receiver……..

I like Kyren a lot n Corum is playing well. But Love is probably better than both of them. And he will be playing on that all important rookie contract…….

Kyren n Corum have trade value IMO also…….

The issue is if the Rams were interested in Love is NO needs a RB and Washington would probably be interested in him also. Maybe Tennessee also. All draft before #11……

cornell is correct this forum would lose its mind…….

I would argue that in 2015 when we drafted Gurley, RB wasn't a glaring need either. We had Tre Mason and Zac Stacy, and a horrible team that had many other needs at the time. I don't think, once Gurley got going, that anyone regretted the pick.

Are you arguing because I stated this forum would lose its mind?………

Because I said I do not oppose drafting Love…….

[ocram23]

Tyson?
He is a top 10 talent easy, plays the x position too. Explosive, Hands Route Running, he has it all (think Jaxson Smith or Ceedee Lamb) He could fall due to injuries, but if he checks out health wise and fall to 13, I doubt Mcvay passes on him. If he gets to 10, McSnead more likely trades up for him.

Yes.

Their comments echo yours:

“ Jordyn Tyson's injury history, which has cost him time in three straight seasons, could cause him to fall, and that would be bad news for the rest of the NFL. He's the best pure separator in the draft class and would be able to pick up Davante Adams' torch in the offense whenever he hangs them up.”

every mock draft has him going in the top 10. his injury history puts him off my board. there are plenty of WR's we can draft later or get in FA IMO. Tell you what Wilson from AZ is an FA and that dude is a freakin stud. Spend the money and go get him

[NorCal RF]

Yes.

Their comments echo yours:

“ Jordyn Tyson's injury history, which has cost him time in three straight seasons, could cause him to fall, and that would be bad news for the rest of the NFL. He's the best pure separator in the draft class and would be able to pick up Davante Adams' torch in the offense whenever he hangs them up.”

every mock draft has him going in the top 10. his injury history puts him off my board. there are plenty of WR's we can draft later or get in FA IMO. Tell you what Wilson from AZ is an FA and that dude is a freakin stud. Spend the money and go get him

I’d have no issues going after Wilson but I also would have a $ max. I’m not breaking the bank for him……

[bigklein]

They really need a shutdown corner and a stud OT.

Pressly and Edwards on the PS could be very good, and Adams and Stafford may very well be back next season.

[NorCal RF]

They really need a shutdown corner and a stud OT.

Pressly and Edwards on the PS could be very good, and Adams and Stafford may very well be back next season.

Just asking what is wrong with our current 2 starting OT……..

[Cornell29]

They really need a shutdown corner and a stud OT.

Pressly and Edwards on the PS could be very good, and Adams and Stafford may very well be back next season.

Just asking what is wrong with our current 2 starting OT……..

Good question?

[NDIrishRam]

I would argue that in 2015 when we drafted Gurley, RB wasn't a glaring need either. We had Tre Mason and Zac Stacy, and a horrible team that had many other needs at the time. I don't think, once Gurley got going, that anyone regretted the pick.

Are you arguing because I stated this forum would lose its mind?………

Because I said I do not oppose drafting Love…….

Yes, just an argument in general for those who would say we don't need another RB.

[bigklein]

They really need a shutdown corner and a stud OT.

Pressly and Edwards on the PS could be very good, and Adams and Stafford may very well be back next season.

Just asking what is wrong with our current 2 starting OT……..

The Rams lack depth at OT, and McClendon will be off of his rookie contract soon. Jackson also has health issues.