Best available for Rams heading into NFL draft Day 2

The Los Angeles Rams delivered the biggest surprise of Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft when they picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick on Thursday, April 2. Sean McVay and Les Snead chose to take advantage of their positioning just outside of the top 10 thanks to a previous trade with the Atlanta Falcons to bring in the successor to reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.

But that doesn't change that the Rams are still in Super Bowl or bust mode. With a well-rounded roster devoid of any true holes on both sides of the ball, LA had the luxury of drafting with the future in mind in the first round. After all, there's still plenty of players that can make an impact available in Day 2.

Here's a look at the best players who are likely to still be on the board by the time the Rams pick on Friday. Best available players for the Rams in Day 2 of the NFL Draft Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy is the best player available heading into the second round on Friday, but he'll likely be long gone before the Rams are on the clock with the 61st overall pick. Here are some of the best remaining players that should be available late in the second round for LA, according to USA TODAY Sports' Michael Middlehurst Schwartz: 51.

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville If not for the torn anterior cruciate ligament, Bell would occupy a fascinating place in discussions about the top of the pecking order for receivers. That injury late last season, however, has left a good deal of uncertainty about a player whose contributions depend on his blend of size (6-2, 222 pounds) and acceleration. Bell still has to find his stride as a route runner if he's ever to truly integrate into an offense, but he's already proven he can overwhelm defenders with the ball in his hands.