Rams Draft for Future: Simpson, Klare, Trost

0:00On April 26, the Los Angeles Rams grab Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. At 38, MVP Matthew Stafford is playing year-to-year, so this move locks in a successor who might not see the field for up to two years. Their roster is stacked deep, making it tough for any rookie to start right away. They double down on the future, in later rounds, snagging Ohio State tight-end Max Claire in the second in Missouri tackle, Keegan Trost, and the third. Both walk into loaded position groups, tight-ends like Tyler Higby and Colby Parkinson tackles with guys on expiring deals. Sixth round wide-out, CJ Daniels for Miami, and seventh round defensive tackle Tim Keenan, the third rounded it out. Rams GM less-need, latest straight. No one's handed a spot, you earn trust and equity to play on game day. Fans and analysts see the wisdom in prioritizing long-term stability over instant impact, especially

1:00with Super Bowl hopes riding on vets. But the NFL's unpredictable contracts end. Injuries hit, and today's depth chart flips fast. Claire could step up if free agents bolt, and Trost might start by 2027 as tackles hit free agency. If Simpson develops into the star they project, this draft jumps to an A grade. Our planning keeps the Rams contending no matter what curve balls come.