Rams' Draft Dilemma: Trade Up or Stockpile Picks?

0:00On April 20th, the Los Angeles Rams sit pretty with a 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft and no burning holes to fill on their roster. That flexibility means they could trade up for a star or slide back to stockpile more picks, keeping everyone guessing. General manager LesNeed has downplayed trading up, but his track record screams bold moves and word is the Rams have been poking around earlier. First round spots. They are working with the Atlanta Falcons pick after shipping their own to Kansas City last year. Rob Havenstine's retirement leaves right tackle wide open, with warm McClendon Jr. stepping up as Sean McVase sees it. Still, the Rams no Matthew Stafford needs top shelf protection to chase another ring, sparking talk of grabbing a proven tackle like Utah Spencer, Fano. Bleacher Report floats two smart plays, ship picks 13 and 61 to Washington for the seven spots to snack Fano and lock down the line. Long term, or deal 13 to the jets for 16th plus day three picks and a 2027 fourth beefing

1:03up the secondary with someone like Tennessee's Germain McCoy. Either way, these options keep the Rams Super Bowl machine humming, blending immediate help with future depth without breaking the bank.