Los Angeles Rams overhaul secondary, prepare for one last Super Bowl push with Matthew Stafford in latest 7-round 2026 mock draft
The Los Angeles Rams get a complete defensive makeover in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The Los Angeles Rams are enjoying a bye week this week after a dominant victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London last week. As the Rams continue to open up the offense and the rookies earn more of a role, the team is going to be tough to stop on their road to another Super Bowl trophy. If Matthew Stafford continues to play at an MVP-caliber level, I feel confident in the Rams making a deep playoff run.
However, like every team, the team has holes they’ll need to fill. With the 2026 NFL Draft getting closer and closer, the bye week provides a perfect window to explore the needs this team has to address moving forward.
Thanks to a trade last year, the Rams have plenty of draft capital to play with in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, making it one that every Rams fan should be excited about.
Los Angeles Rams 7-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 15 (via ATL): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
To no one’s surprise, cornerback is the first position taken here. This could be different if the Rams decide to make a move at the trade deadline, but it would take a massive move to change the trajectory of this room.
Jermod McCoy is a smooth, athletic ballhawk and still projects as one of the top cover corners in the draft, even after missing most of the season due to injury.
Round 1, Pick 23: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The Rams need to find a solution long term to right tackle, as Rob Havenstein is on the verge of retirement and their depth is poor at best. I am a huge fan of Caleb Lomu’s movement skills and pass protection ability, something the Rams desperately need to improve in the long term if they want to stay atop the NFC.
Round 2, Pick 54: Kamari Ramsey, SAF, USC
We’ll see if Quentin Lake and/or Kamren Curl get extended, but Les Snead has never once extended a safety as general manager of the Rams. That leaves a fairly stark void in the secondary that needs to be filled ASAP by a promising rookie (and not another UDFA, I’m begging).
Kamari Ramsey is a smart, physical safety who has made plays all over for the Trojans’ defense and would be a seamless replacement (and perhaps upgrade) over Kamren Curl.
Round 3, Pick 88: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Four picks, three defensive backs. Can you tell what position group the Rams need to fix the most?
I love Chris Johnson’s game, and he is likely the best G5 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s allowing just forty percent of his passes to be completed, shining with his terrific twitch and change of direction ability to stick with receivers in man coverage. He can line up in the slot or outside, giving the Rams two terrific playmakers at cornerback.
Round 5, Pick 143 (via TEN): Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU
The Rams don’t need to invest an early pick at receiver, given the presence of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but they still need to fill out this room.
Aaron Anderson might be a “slot only” receiver at the next level, but he’s a strong playmaker out of the slot, generating separation and making plays after the catch.
Round 5, Pick 162: Armaj Reed-Adams, OG, Texas A&M
After being snakebitten with poor depth along the interior of the offensive line, it’s finally time the Rams put a draft pick here to add talent.
Round 6, Pick 191 (via HOU): Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
Should the Rams invest an earlier draft pick at linebacker? Yes. Will they? I’m not convinced. Kendal Daniels is the kind of high character, hard-hitting run defender mold they tend to target.
Round 6, Pick 205: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
If the Rams don’t take an early swing at quarterback, I think they’ll probably punt entirely on it in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, Sean McVay wants a dual threat he can be creative with, and Taylen Green is much more dynamic than any other option left on the board here.
Round 7, Pick 220 (via BAL): Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
I’m hoping that Terrance Ferguson locks up the starting tight end job moving forward, but with Tyler Higbee likely playing his last year with the Rams and Colby Parkinson a likely cap casualty, the Rams need to replenish the talent at tight end.
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