Rams' NFL Draft: Tackle, WR, or Trade?

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL Draft Week is here, and all eyes are on the Los Angeles Rams at the 13th pick after months of buzz. They've got seven selections total, but experts keep circling wide receivers or offensive tackles as the top choices in their mocks. Several drafts have the Rams grabbing a tackle like Clemson's Blake Miller after trading back to 20th with the Cowboys for an extra, second rounder. Or West Virginia's Monroe Freeling, right at 13, a raw athlete who could develop behind the vets, though it might mean not bringing back star. Tackle, Alleric McClendon. On the receiver side, picks like USC's Mackay Lemon at 13 or 17 via trade down pop-up a lot, plus Arizona State's Jordan Tyson. But fit issues with Pukin' Akua slot role and Tyson's injury history raised flags in a win-now year for Sean McVeigh. One wild card is a blockbuster trade, sending the 13th pick and a 2027 first to the Raiders for edge-rusher Max Crosby, plus third and fourth rounders.

1:04It could supercharge the pass rush, but might force moves with young guys like Byron Young and Kill Quarterback Options next year. As the draft kicks off, we'll see if the Rams swing big for a receiver, protect a line early, or wheel and deal. Their history says anything's on the table. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL news today update, AI-powered and always on.