Los Angeles Rams 2026 NFL Draft Pick Order and Big Board for Top Needs

The Los Angeles Rams end the 2025 season with 12 wins. At 12-5, they pick No. 29 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. They own the No. 13 overall slot via trade with the Atlanta Falcons as well.

Each week this season, B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Matt Holder highlighted every team's biggest needs and potential 2026 draft prospects who could fill them.

This updated big board is a summation of the scouting done this season and before NFL teams begin the free agency process in March.

All prospect rankings reflected are the latest B/R NFL Draft Scouting Dept. Big Board.

2026 Draft Picks

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Rams 2025 2nd Round Pick Terrance Ferguson

1st Round: 13 (13 overall - via ATL), 29 (29)

2nd Round: 29 (61)

3rd Round: 29 (93)

4th Round: none

5th Round: 29 (167)

6th Round: 26 (205 - via HOU), 29 (208)

7th Round: 16 (232 - via BAL), 34 (250 - Comp), 40 (256 - Comp)

Order via Tankathon.

Quarterback

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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

Matthew Stafford turns 38 in February, is only under contract through next season and has been dealing with back injuries recently. Meanwhile, the Rams are in a unique position where they own two first-round picks and don't have many significant roster needs/holes.

So, it'd be a smart move to get a succession plan for Stafford in place and have a rookie quarterback sit for a year, similar to what the Kansas City Chiefs did in 2017 with Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes.

Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (No. 5)

Dante Moore, Oregon (No. 9)

Ty Simpson, Alabama (No. 30)

Right Tackle

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Utah OT Spencer Fano

Rob Havenstein has likely played his last down in Los Angeles, and maybe even in the NFL entirely. He'll be 34 years old in May and has dealt with several injuries over the last few years, including a stint on injured reserve this season. Expect the Rams to prioritize finding a right tackle this offseason.

Spencer Fano, Utah (No. 14)

Carter Smith, Indiana (No. 65)

Blake Miller, Clemson (No. 91)

Safety

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Oregon S Dillon Thieneman

Kamren Curl has played a significant role in the Rams' defense over the last couple of years, but Curl is set to hit free agency in the offseason. At the least, the front office will need to add some depth at the position.

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (No. 21)

Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (No. 29)

Keon Sabb, Alabama (No. 52)

Cornerback

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Duke CB Chandler Rivers

Cornerback is one of the Rams' few weaknesses right now, and the team has several impending free agents in the offseason. Cobie Durant, Roger McCreary, Derion Kendrick and Ahkello Witherspoon are all set to have their contracts expire. So, corner should be a priority in L.A. during the draft.

Chandler Rivers, Duke (No. 34)

D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (No. 43)

Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (No. 51)

Deep Threat Wide Receiver

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Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II

This is certainly an ancillary need for the Rams. But the offense's field stretcher, Tutu Atwell, is set to hit free agency this offseason. Also, Davante Adams is 33 years old, and Puka Nacua's contract expires after next season. So it couldn't hurt to add a young, developmental wide receiver for the long-term plan.

Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (No. 38)

Deion Burks, Oklahoma (No. 45)

Chris Bell, Louisville (No. 74)