Ranking Rams draft picks by potential impact in 2026
Why the Rams' top pick is expected to have the smallest impact of any rookie for LA this season.
Everyone thought the Los Angeles Rams would take an instant-impact player at No. 13 overall in the draft. They're the Super Bowl favorites and with a 38-year-old quarterback, it would've made sense for them to draft a player who can help them win now.
They did just the opposite in the first round, selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th pick . Fans and analysts were puzzled by the decision , but the Rams are more focused on sustaining success long-term than going all-in to win a ring this season. As a result, their top pick is someone they hope doesn't see the field at all in 2026.
We ranked the Rams' five drafted rookies by potential impact this season, starting with the team's sixth-round pick. 1. WR CJ Daniels, Miami: No.
197 overall Daniels was the Rams' second-to-last pick but he has the best chance to have an impact as a rookie. Why? Because he plays the position that was externally perceived as the team's biggest need.
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