Rams 2026 draft rumors: Tracking the latest news, buzz and reports
With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, we're tracking all the latest news and rumors surrounding the LA Rams.
The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner. Big boards have been assembled, prospect meetings have wrapped up and the rumor mill is spinning. The Los Angeles Rams are one of the most unpredictable teams in the draft because of their minimal roster needs, allowing them to go a number of different directions in the first round.
Will they stand pat and take a receiver? Maybe an offensive lineman? Or could they trade up for a prospect they covet?
We're rounding up all the latest rumors and reports surrounding the Rams as the draft approaches, updating this story throughout the next few days leading up to Round 1. Rams have done "extensive work" on Ty Simpson Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday that the Rams have done " extensive work " on Simpson leading up to the draft, an indication that they could be interested in selecting the Alabama quarterback at some point in the first two rounds. Rams spent extra time with Garrett Nussmeier pre-draft Another quarterback the Rams have shown interest in is Nussmeier from LSU.
Pelissero reported that the Rams have spent " extra time " with Nussmeier, flying to visit him and work out the former Tigers quarterback. LA has "at least sniffed around" on trading up from No. 13 Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared on Monday that the Rams have " at least sniffed around " on trading up in the first round, though he "wouldn't count on it.