After months of preparation and scouting, draft week is finally here. The Los Angeles Rams are situated nicely with a Super Bowl-caliber roster, as well as the 13th overall pick – plus two more in the top 100.
Options are endless in Round 1, ranging from trading up for a top prospect to potentially moving down in an attempt to recoup additional picks and bridge the gap between No. 93 and 207. That’s exactly what we did in our final seven-round mock draft, moving down from No. 13 to 21 in a deal with the Steelers, picking up extra third- and fifth-rounders.
At the top of the draft, the Rams take Omar Cooper Jr., a talented wideout who’s getting overshadowed by some of the other receivers in the class. The Rams also manage to add secondary and linebacker help before addressing the offensive line.
Here’s our complete seven-round mock draft for the Rams using PFF’s simulator.
Round 1, No. 21: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
Trading back makes too much sense for the Rams if they get wiped out of their top targets at No. 13. In this scenario, they move down eight slots, pick up extra third- and fifth-round picks, and still add a starting-caliber receiver with their top pick.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah called Cooper the “Ramsiest” receiver in the class for his toughness and do-it-all ability at the position – similar to that of Puka Nacua. Todd McShay called him a faster version of Jarvis Landry, which is high praise. Last season, Cooper caught 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Not only would he be a quality WR3 right away, but he’s a viable replacement for Davante Adams after he retires or departs in free agency.
Round 2, No. 61: CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona
The Rams met with Stukes pre-draft so there’s at least some level of interest, and it makes sense. He’s a versatile defensive back who can play outside, in the slot or even in more of a safety role. Stukes had four interceptions last season and was an All-Big 12 selection, standing out in a big way for the Wildcats.
Behind Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the Rams don’t have a ton of depth besides Emmanuel Forbes Jr., but he may not be a long-term option. Stukes could be.
Round 3, No. 76: LB Kyle Louis, Pitt
Louis is an ideal linebacker for what the Rams need. He’s small in stature, but he can cover a ton of ground and play a hybrid linebacker-safety role for Los Angeles alongside Nate Landman, who’s a downhill defender. Louis is one of the best coverage linebackers in the class and would upgrade the Rams defense in that department, especially after seeing both Landman and Omar Speights struggle when dropping back and being asked to work in man coverage.
Chris Shula loves versatility on defense and Louis certainly offers that.
Round 3, No. 93: OT Markel Bell, Miami
Even with Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon Jr. penciled in as the starters, the Rams need more depth at the position and a quality swing tackle. Bell is a massive prospect at 6-9 and 346 pounds, with an unbelievable 87-inch wingspan. Those are the measurables of a future star at tackle, so long as he can show the footwork and agility to get in front of faster edge rushers.
Right off the bat, he could be a good backup at tackle, and potentially develop into a starter down the line if the Rams don’t re-sign McClendon.
Round 5, No. 161: G Jeremiah Wright, Auburn
Guard may not be high on the Rams’ list of priorities but it’s worth noting that Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson are both entering the final year of their contracts. It’s no guarantee the Rams will be able to re-sign both of them, so adding some insurance and depth would be smart.
Wright has experience playing left and right guard, and he comes with a big frame to play either spot; he’s 6-5, 331 pounds with 33-inch arms. He’s an older prospect at 24 years old but that’s never bothered the Rams before.
Round 6, No. 207: QB Taylen Green, Arkansas
Green is a rare athlete, not only for a quarterback, but for a player at any position. Not many players are nearly 6-foot-6 with 4.36 speed and a 43.5-inch vertical, let alone quarterbacks. Sean McVay has had multiple mobile quarterbacks as his backups over the years, which suggests he could want another behind Matthew Stafford. Green is a developmental prospect with a high ceiling if given time to learn and improve, particularly with his remarkable athleticism.
Round 7, No. 232: EDGE Logan Fano, Utah
Jared Verse and Byron Young give the Rams a top-five edge-rusher tandem, but the Rams could still use more talent at that position – especially if Young leaves after his contract expires in 2027. While the Rams would probably love to retain Young long-term, they have a lot of young players to pay, including Puka Nacua and Kobie Turner.
In three years at Utah, Fano had 10.5 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles. By no means are those eye-popping numbers, but he was still a productive player and a team captain last year. He’ll be 24 as a rookie but again, age doesn’t seem to bother the Rams.
Round 7, No. 251: WR Barion Brown, LSU
Brown was an electric return specialist at both Kentucky and LSU. He had six kick return touchdowns in his career, all at least 99 yards long. He contributed in a meaningful way at wide receiver last season, too, catching 53 passes for a team-high 532 yards.
He’s a speedster who would immediately upgrade the Rams’ return game, while also adding a downfield element to the offense with Tutu Atwell gone.
Round 7, No. 252: TE Lake McRee, USC
The Rams are in great shape at tight end for 2026 but Tyler Higbee is getting older and both Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen have one year left on their contracts. That leaves Terrance Ferguson as the only multi-year option on the roster.
McRee dealt with countless injuries in college, which limited his production but he finished with a career-best 30 catches for 450 yards and four touchdowns last season, so perhaps he’s past the durability issues.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Final Rams 7-round mock draft: LA makes 1st-round trade, adds playmaker at WR
Reporting by Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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