What if the draft leaves Rams no great options?
Creating a mock draft that would be worst case scenario for Rams’ current needs
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Kenyon Sadiq #18 of the Oregon Ducks runs with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mock drafts are getting more dialed in.
In many ways the level of difficulty for the Los Angeles Rams to fill their current needs is rising as their apparent targets are climbing in the order. What if we were to build a worst-case scenario through the first 12 picks in order to gauge LA’s options? This scenario would likely minimize their ability to trade back, as it takes a partner to trade up and they need an intriguing target worth additional draft capital.
#1 Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB #2 Jets – Arvell Reese, ILB/EDGE #3 Cardinals – Francis Maulgoa, OT #4 Titans – David Bailey, EDGE #5 Giants – Sonny Styles, LB #6 Browns – Carnell Tate, WR #7 Commanders – Jeremiyah Love, RB #8 Saints – Rueben Bain, EDGE #9 Chiefs – Jordyn Tyson, WR #10 Bengals – Caleb Downs, DB #11 Dolphins – Makai Lemon, WR #12 Cowboys – Jermod McCoy, CB What are Rams left with? Kenyon Sadiq, TE Mansoor Delane, CB Spencer Fano, OT Monroe Freeling, OT Olavavega Ioane, iOL Omar Cooper, WR Dillon Thieneman, DB Ty Simpson, QB There are attractive options in this group, of course. Sadiq and Delane are consistently ranked towards the top of their respective positions.
Ioane is considered the best interior offensive lineman of the class, but 13th overall is a steep price to pay at what is historically considered a lower value position. It would be completely out of character for the Rams to contemplate drafting a safety. With Tate, Tyson, and Lemon off the board, would the Rams reach for what is considered the fourth-best receiver in the class?