Rams' Draft Strategy: Wide Receiver or Blockbuster Trade?

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night with Round 1 action, and the Los Angeles Rams sit at the 13th overall. Pick! This marched their highest slot since they traded up to number 1 back in 2016 for Jared Gough. Mott drafts keep pointing to a wider seabre for the Rams, even with stars like Puka Nakua and Devonte Adams on the roster. Adams led the league in receiving yards and touchdowns during the 2025 season. At 33 years old, Adams heads into the final year of his contract, so bolstering the receiving core long-term feels smart. Fans and analysts see the Rams as total wild cards who won't force any position early. Meanwhile, ESPN insider Dan Graziano notes buzz about a potential blockbuster trade-up for Love, widely viewed as the draft's top talent, a running, back out of Notre Dame. That at shock everyone, given their pro-bowl back hiring Williams is just 25 and still in his prime. Whatever move they make,

1:00the Rams could shake up the night and set the tone for a fun draft full of surprises.