Rams' NFL Draft: Wild Card Picks for Depth

0:00On April 23rd, the Los Angeles Rams roll into the 2026 NFL draft with seven picks and their roster look solid, making them a total wild card. Experts figure they'll eye-running backs, linebackers, edge rushers, and a bunch of wide receivers early like Jeremiah Love from Notre Dame or Carnell Tate from Ohio State. They might trade up for speed or slide back for value at Titan or receiver. Earlier this week, Buzz pointed to first round moves, but back a quarterback like Ty Simpson feels low priority when they need defensive help more. Day 2 could bring cornerbacks such as the Angelo Ponds, linebackers like Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas, or even a wide-out in Jeremy Bernard who fits, style, perfect. Fans and analysts are hyped because the Rams lack a fourth rounder after last year's trade-up, so expect them to package picks for depth on the roam. Offensive line or a corner, their strong roster means no panic fills, just smart ads that boost competition across the board.

1:01New mock drafts highlight day 3 sleepers like defensive lineman Zane Durant for his quickness or tight-end Sam Rausch for special teams grit. 6th and 7th round scream, less-need magic, targeting developmental wide-outs, tackles, and maybe another quarterback shot like Kate Klobnik. With half their picks late, the Rams stay flexible, hunting gems to build depth without forcing fits, keeping that contender edge sharp for the long, haul.