Jim Everett explains why he can 'easily see' Rams drafting O-lineman at 13
The Rams' starting offensive line appears to be set for 2026, but it's still a position they could address early in the draft.
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, everything seems to be pointing toward the Los Angeles Rams taking a wide receiver with their first pick . That’s logical considering the lack of depth behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but it’s certainly not a must-draft position in Round 1. Former Rams quarterback Jim Everett has another spot in mind for the Rams at No.
13 overall: offensive line. In an interview with Action Network , Everett pointed out that four of the Rams’ five offensive linemen are only under contract through the 2026 season. Coleman Shelton, Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson and Warren McClendon Jr.
are all set to be free agents in 2027 if they don’t re-sign with the Rams beforehand, which is a slight problem for Los Angeles. For that reason, he could “easily see” the Rams using their top pick on an offensive lineman, specifically a tackle who can provide some insurance behind Alaric Jackson and McClendon. “Four of the five Rams’ offensive linemen are in the final year of their contract,” Everett said.
“You can't negotiate with every single one of them, and you have no leverage if you don't have anybody that could possibly take their spot. A general manager is a general manager, not just this year, but hopefully for years. And so job security would mean I need to find somebody that I could put leverage on my right tackle, because I don't want to pay my right tackle $25 million next year.