How Rams stand to benefit from draft’s eventual run on tackles
In a draft scarce on talent at high value positions, tackles could fly off the board on Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Monroe Freeling of the Georgia Bulldogs participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft class is one of the more unique groups we’ve seen. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and some will see this in a positive light and others would flat out say this is not a great year in terms of the overall talent.
The class has blue chip talent. That is certain. However, the best prospects are concentrated in areas that would usually be considered lower value positions.
The finite talent at premium positions could fly off the board, including at receiver and tackle. We know the Los Angeles Rams are probably in the receiver market given that this is one of the remaining areas of their roster where they could use some more help. They are set at tackle for at least 2026.
Could the Rams stand to benefit from the eventual run on tackles, which may happen even earlier than most are expecting? Top tackles with consensus board rankings From NFL Mock Draft Database: Francis Mauigoa, Miami (6) Spencer Fano, Utah (11) Monroe Freeling, Georgia (14) Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (19) Blake Miller, Clemson (25) Caleb Lomu, Utah (26) Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (30) With the Rams picking 13th, that makes three tackles in the range of their pick. LA would probably love to see teams in front of them start the run on tackles and push talent at other positions further down the board.