Rams Bet Big on QB Simpson, Pass on Playmakers

0:00On April 29, the Los Angeles Rams stirred up the 2026 NFL draft by grabbing quarterback Ty Simpson high up, passing on rookies who could hit the ground running right away. Instead of bolstering their offense with instant help, they eyed the future at the position. Earlier this week, reports dropped that the Rams scoped out USC wide receiver, McCoy Lemon, college football's top pass catcher with the Beletnikov. Award, an Oregon tight-end Kenyan Sadik, who blazed the fastest 40 yard dash for any tight-end since at least 2003. Fans and analysts figured the Rams would chase those playmakers to boost their attack and push for a Super Bowl shot, especially with guys like 33-year-old Davante Adams not getting younger. But sources say the team passed because their tight-end room is stacked with Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higgby, and Terrence Ferguson leaving little room. For Sadik to shine early, same deal at receiver, were Puka Nakua and Adams hogged most snaps, so Lemon wouldn't see the field much as a third option.

1:02In the end, the Rams bet Big on Simpson as their long-term answer under center, hoping it pays off without second thoughts come to 2026.