Rams decision to draft Ty Simpson makes sense. Here's why | Opinion
There’s a balance between strengthening a Super Bowl-caliber roster and building toward the future. The Los Angeles Rams performed the tightrope walk between the two during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Rams delivered the first stunner of this year’s draft when they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson No.
13 overall. They could’ve drafted a third wide receiver to work behind stars Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Wide receiver and local USC product Makai Lemon was available.
Plus, athletic tight end Kenyon Sadiq was still on the board. The Rams could’ve chosen to beef up their offensive line. Guard Olaivavega Ioane was selected one pick later by the Baltimore Ravens at No.
14. Tackle Blake Miller went 17 th to the Detroit Lions. Instead, the Rams chose to draft Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent in Simpson.
The Rams’ decision to draft Simpson rocked Round 1 of the draft like a 4. 0 magnitude Southern California earthquake. Stafford is a Super Bowl champion, the reigning MVP and had the Rams a win away from Super Bowl 60.
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