Rams' Draft Strategy: Scheelhaase's Potential Departure

0:00On April 23rd, the Los Angeles Rams are pushing all chips in this season, with Matthew Stafford possibly in his final year. They already traded a first-round pick in their 2027 third-rounder to snag cornerback Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, they have a clever edge that can make them even bolder in trades. Earlier this week, reports surfaced about a sneaky boost tie to their new offensive coordinator, Nate Schillhase. The Rams promoted him after Michael Flour jumped to the Cardinals as head coach. This move sets up some smart feature planning. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Schillhase ranks high on head coach shortlist. He almost landed one last cycle. As a mixed-race coach, if he leaves for a top job, NFL diversity rules kick in. That means the Rams could snag third-round compensatory picks in the next two drafts. They'll show these picks aren't locked in, but the Rams brass, like Sean McVay and Les Sneed, can trade like they're on the way.

1:03Teams often bank on comp picks from free agents this way, and Schillhase's hot streak makes it likely. Keep an eye on Draft Knight. The Rams might wheel and deal freely, stacking talent now while those extra picks loom in large for tomorrow.