LA Rams land massive trade haul, add difference makers in the secondary, and offensive line help in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
The latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft keeps the winning window open for the Los Angeles Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams were so close to another Super Bowl appearance last season, and they head into the 2026 NFL season with some very high expectations. With quarterback Matthew Stafford in the final stages of his Hall of Fame career, and a very good roster returning, Sean McVay’s squad still has a winning window in front of them. It’ll be up to the front office to preserve it with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.
When it comes to the latter, the Rams have a lot of ammunition to add impact talent to the team in April. In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, adding producers to the secondary was the top priority. From there, adding support around Stafford was the next key area. It all started with an interesting trade back option at the top.
The Los Angeles Rams traded the No. 13 and No. 256 selections to the Seattle Seahawks for the No. 32, No. 64, No. 96, and a 2027 second round selection
Round 1, Pick 29: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The former NC State standout put together a tremendous season in 2025 with South Carolina. Over the last couple of years, Cisse has experienced at both outside cornerback and safety. That combination of versatility and movement skills project favorably as a plus starter on the next level.
Round 1, Pick 32: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
A two-year starter at left tackle, the growth that Freeling showcased down the stretch of the 2025 season was very promising. He has all the size, length, and movement skills in the world to develop into a starter, either at left or right tackle.
Round 2, Pick 61: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Long and explosive, Brazzell showed flashes of big time upside during his final season with the Volunteers. If Brazzell can improve his play strength, and be more assertive as a player, he possesses a ton of upside as a vertical threat on the next level.
Round 2, Pick 64: Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
If not for the injury this season, Lew would have been a top-40 lock in this class. The Rams, instead, get a future starting center on a bit of a discount.
Round 3, Pick 93: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
With some impressive stride length and ball skills, Wheatley has some of the better range as a deep safety in the class. We have also seen an improvement in terms of physicality over the last couple of years.
Round 3, Pick 96: Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona
There may not be a defensive back in the 2026 class that is more underrated than Stukes. He has experience at both nickel and safety, while some NFL teams actually like him as an outside cornerback.
Round 5, Pick 167: Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
After beginning his career as a safety with Oklahoma State, Daniels has gradually developed into an athletic linebacker over the last couple of seasons. While there is still a lot of improvements that need to be made, Daniels should immediately contribute on special teams.
Round 6, Pick 206: Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
2025 wasn’t a great season for Hibner, but he brings such a solid baseline as a tight end in the NFL. Possessing smooth overall athleticism, there is a reason to believe that the best days are still ahead of Hibner as a football player.
Round 6, Pick 209: Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
There was some legitimate top-10 buzz on Klubnik before the season, but things didn’t go as planned. Even with the down year in 2025, there is still some legitimate upside to try to develop, especially behind someone like Matthew Stafford.
Round 7, Pick 233: Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
While Proctor is a smaller defensive tackle, he possesses a dynamic first step. With natural leverage and slipperiness as a rusher, Proctor has a chance to get after some quarterbacks on the next level.
Round 7, Pick 251: J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia
Heading into the 2025 season, there was next to no buzz on Taylor. The former North Carolina Central star possesses tremendous contact balance and physicality as a runner to find a role on the NFL level.