With a little over a week left before the 2026 NFL Draft, the anticipation is building for what the Los Angeles Rams will do at No. 13 overall. A new mock draft enters the consensus daily, throwing everything out of wack.

Using A to Z Sports’ new mock draft simulator, I gave the Rams what I would call the ideal 7-round mock draft for the team. If this was the haul come the end of the draft, I’d be pretty thrilled with how it ended up.

Let’s dive in.

Ideal Los Angeles Rams 7-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Round 1, Pick 19* (via CAR): KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Carolina wanted to move up to grab a slipping Makai Lemon, and i was more than happy to provide. I’m sure there’s a contingent of fans that might be upset about that, but hear me out. Carolina sent 19 and 83 to move up to No. 13.

You’re going to simply keep seeing me make this pick every single time I can with Concepcion. The pairing simply makes too much sense with what the Rams need at wide receiver. Concepcion can become an on-ball X receiver to replace, in my opinion, and he gives them an immediate versatile playmaker and returner.

Round 2, Pick 63* (via NE): Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

I traded back very slightly one more time. New England made a small leap up over the Broncos for Texas LB Anthony Hill, a player I was happy to pass on. For 63 and No. 171, the Rams moved back two picks.

With that pick, I took a shot at completing the Rams’ overhaul with a west coast product in Keith Abney II. Abney has the inside-outside ability the Rams are emphasizing in pre-draft meetings, and he’s a feisty corner who fits the Rams’ potential new scheme. He’s undersized, however, but the Rams have never cared about measurables.

Round 3, Pick 83* (via CAR): Markel Bell, OT, Miami

I continue to see a lot of pushback on the Rams taking a tackle early. I would be moderately surprised if they did take one in the first round. However, they should still take one in the first few rounds regardless.

Using the additional top-100 pick courtesy of Carolina, I added a plug-and-play tackle in Markel Bell. Bell is a mammoth human being at 6’9, 346 pounds with 36 3/8 inch arms. Despite that size, he has superb fluidity and he’s light on his feet. Bell has the ability to play left or right tackle, and I think the Rams could see him in a similar light to longtime stalwart Rob Havenstein.

Round 3, Pick 93: Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt

This pick continues to be a common one for me, much like Concepcion. The Rams met extensively with Louis and with other coverage linebackers in the draft. It’s only a matter of time before they add one, in my opinion.

Louis gives them the coverage upside and pursuit speed they desperately need at the second level.

Round 4, Pick 140* (via NYJ): Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M

General manager Les Snead said that the Rams were comfortable paying some late draft pick change as part of the Trent McDuffie trade because Day 3 looked “a little thin“. If the Rams do trade back early on, I’d expect them to try trading up later.

I pushed back on the additions of Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers I’ve seen linked to the Rams because of their skill sets not fitting with the Rams. Boerkircher, however, is a seamless fit in the offense. He’s a rugged, physical blocker who can play in-line while also bringing the twitch and size to be a threat up the seams detached from the line of scrimmage. The Rams have had success double-dipping with teammates before, and I think that could be a strong tandem to add to the offense.

Round 6, Pick 207: J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida

The Rams have met with numerous “bigger” Day 3 wide receivers pre-draft. This could indicate their interest in adding some size at wide receiver.

Sturdivant can give the Rams an intriguing inside/outside capable height/weight/speed threat in the room who can also contribute on special teams.

Round 7, Pick 232: Jordan van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech

I could see the Rams taking a defensive tackle earlier on than this pick. If they do, I’d be curious if they opt for more of a space-eating run stuffer or a boost to their pass rush. At this pick, however, I’d love to see them take a gamble on one of the most intriguing upside players in this class.

Jordan van den Berg is a former JUCO product with some jaw-dropping movement skills. He’s raw and late to football, but he’s a tremendous athlete who can collapse the pocket and stuff the run. His character and IQ have been raved about pre-draft, something the Rams would no doubt love. Let Giff Smith work with him.

Round 7, Pick 252: Garret DiGiorgio, IOL, UCLA

I’d expect the Rams to try and improve their offensive line depth on Day 3. I’m really intrigued by DiGiorgio’s versatility. He has started at right tackle, right guard, and left tackle in college, and took snaps at center at the Shrine Bowl pre-draft.

The Rams need to improve their swing ability inside and push Justin Dedich there. DiGiorgio’s smart, physical play style make him an endearing depth prospect who can carve out a comfortable role on any offensive line.

Los Angeles Rams News

Making the Case: Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has been linked heavily to the Los Angeles Rams, and for good reason

AJ Schulte April 14, 2026