2026 Los Angeles Rams Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 10 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: December 30, 2025Executive Summary
Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 selections and critical needs at Quarterback, Cornerback, Offensive Tackle. This mock has them addressing their biggest weaknesses while maintaining draft value.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #12 - Los Angeles Rams: Jermod McCoy, Cornerback, Tennessee
Rank: #14 overall | Grade: A- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Kansas City addresses their most pressing need by landing Jeremiyah Love, the explosive Notre Dame back whose track-verified speed and home-run ability make him the clear RB1 in this class. Love's 10.76-second 100-meter dash translates to a breakaway gear few defenders can match, and his 19 total touchdowns in 2024 prove he finishes when he reaches the end zone. The Chiefs are adding a weapon that extends Patrick Mahomes' offensive options exponentially.
The Fit:Love's one-cut style and exceptional vision fit perfectly in Kansas City's zone-based rushing attack that needs someone to stretch defenses horizontally. His physicality and contact balance—he absorbs hits and fights for extra yards—add a dimension the Chiefs have lacked since their running game fell off. The route-running refinement and pass-protection concerns are developmental, but his receiving production (237 yards) suggests three-down potential with coaching.
Scouting Report:If Jermod McCoy was off the board, Los Angeles Rams could target similar Cornerbacks in the first round range.
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Pick #24 - Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Nussmeier, Quarterback, LSU
Rank: #40 overall | Grade: B | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Buffalo addresses their most pressing need by landing Denzel Boston, a physical boundary receiver whose outstanding body control and ball skills make him a red-zone weapon on day one. Boston patiently waited behind Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja'Lynn Polk at Washington before exploding with 63 catches, 834 yards, and nine touchdowns in 2024. The Bills are adding a contested-catch specialist who can exploit smaller nickel corners.
The Fit:Boston's ability to box out defenders and track the football working downfield fits perfectly with Josh Allen's aggressive throwing style. His surprisingly fluid double moves for his size create separation against man coverage, while his physical willingness as a run blocker adds value on early downs. The lack of explosive first-step and struggles against press-man corners are developmental concerns, but his Keon Coleman-like physicality fills an immediate hole in Buffalo's receiver room.
Scouting Report:If Garrett Nussmeier was off the board, Los Angeles Rams could target similar Quarterbacks in the second round range.
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Pick #55 - Los Angeles Rams: Trevor Goosby, Offensive Tackle, Texas
Rank: #56 overall | Grade: B- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Philadelphia invests in their offensive line future by selecting Trevor Goosby, a Texas tackle whose elite athletic traits suggest franchise left tackle potential despite limited experience. Goosby's fluid kickstep and ability to mirror rushers around the full arc represent top-ten pick tools, even if the mental errors and awareness issues reflect his youth. The Eagles are betting their coaching staff can accelerate his development.
The Fit:Goosby's elite change of direction, grip strength that arrests pass rushers, and jump-set ability that immediately crushes defensive momentum fit Philadelphia's pass-heavy offensive approach. His sturdy anchor held up against Texas A&M's Mykel Williams—one of the nation's best edge rushers—proving the physical tools translate against elite competition. The six penalties on roughly 320 snaps reveal the processing refinement needed, but his Orlando Brown Jr.-like trajectory makes him a worthwhile project.
Scouting Report:If Trevor Goosby was off the board, Los Angeles Rams could target similar Offensive Tackles in the second round range.
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Pick #86 - Los Angeles Rams: Whit Weeks, Inside Linebacker, LSU
Rank: #81 overall | Grade: C+ | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Miami takes a flier on Tyreak Sapp, whose breakout 2024 season at Florida—7 sacks, 13 TFLs, and a 90.4 PFF grade ranking eighth among all FBS edge rushers—represents the type of late-bloomer developmental arc teams love. Sapp's transformation from special teams contributor to disruptive force caught widespread attention, and his 94.8 run-defense grade ranked among the elite in college football. The Dolphins are betting his technical refinement continues at the professional level.
The Fit:Sapp's combination of power and functional movement skills at 6-3, 274 pounds fits Miami's need for interior penetration that disrupts both run and pass. His clutch production—fourth-quarter sacks against Ole Miss and critical TFLs against LSU—suggests he elevates in key moments, while his St. Thomas Aquinas pedigree speaks to his South Florida roots. The limited starting experience raises consistency questions, but his Jonathon Greenard-like ceiling as the highest-graded Florida defender since 2019 justifies the selection.
Scouting Report:If Whit Weeks was off the board, Los Angeles Rams could target similar Inside Linebackers in the Day 2-3 range.
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Pick #161: Anto Saka (Edge Rusher, Northwestern) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #203: KP Price (Safety, Boston College) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #206: LJ Martin (Running Back, BYU) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #234: Christian Gray (Cornerback, Notre Dame) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #250: Bryce Lance (Wide Receiver, North Dakota State) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #255: Hank Beatty (WRS, Illinois) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Los Angeles Rams Draft Class Summary
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