Rams trade back in Round 1, still get top WR in 7-round mock draft
The Rams could pick up an extra Day 3 pick and still land one of their top targets.
The Los Angeles Rams have seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but a lot of flexibility to make moves whenever and wherever they want. While the team has no clear needs that need to be addressed, the braintrust of general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay surely want to add high-impact players who can help the Rams win a Super Bowl in 2026, while building a long-term base for the franchise. With less than a week to go before the first round kicks off, NFL.
com's Chad Reuter went through all seven rounds to put together a draft class for all 32 teams. The Rams executed an early-round draft to pick up an extra fifth-round pick, and finished with a split class between the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Here's how Reuters picked for Los Angeles: Round 1, No.
17 overall: Trade back, draft Makai Lemon, WR, USC In this scenario, the Rams trade back four spots with the Detroit Lions, pick up an extra fifth-rounder and still get the receiver they wanted in Lemon. The Rams' biggest 2026 need is receiver depth, and Lemon can help L. A.
in the middle of the field as a solid slot receiver with Amon-Ra St. Brown vibes. Round 2, No.