LOS ANGELES – After trading out of No. 26 and into the second round, the Rams say they have several players in mind as possibilities for the second and third rounds of the draft Friday. They pick at Nos. 46 and 90 (for now).
Player rankings according to Dane Brugler’s top 300 prospects
Quarterback
Right now, quarterback is not a need. Because they were able to get an unexpected 2026 first-rounder from Atlanta, who badly wanted to get up to No. 26, the Rams may no longer be targeting the position at all in this draft (and otherwise may have been this year).
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Still, with Matthew Stafford technically on year-to-year status it doesn’t hurt to project a few possible matches.
34. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado (6-1, 212)
50. Tyler Shough, Louisville (6-5, 219)
73. Jalen Milroe, Alabama (6-1, 216)
117. Kyle McCord, Syracuse (6-3, 218)
135. Will Howard, Ohio State (6-4, 236)
Tight end
While the position is not a 2025 need, the Rams must find longtime starter Tyler Higbee’s eventual replacement as he enters the final year on his contract. No. 2 tight end Colby Parkinson is expected by coaches to take another step forward in complement to Higbee, and 2023 fifth-round draft pick Davis Allen will enter his third season.
33. Mason Taylor, LSU (6-5, 246)
41. Elijah Arroyo, Miami (6-5, 254)
75. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon (6-5, 247)
82. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green (6-3, 241)
220. Thomas Fidone, Nebraska (6-5, 243)
Receiver
Rams head coach Sean McVay decided this spring to rebuild his receivers room through third-year star Puka Nacua and, with his addition in free agency, veteran star Davante Adams. Because the team also extended speed receiver Tutu Atwell on a one-year deal, it can let the draft board fall to them at receiver and I expect the Rams to select one in the earlier rounds.
27. Luther Burden III, Missouri (6-0, 206)
42. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State (5-10, 194)
45. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State (6-4, 214)
72. Jack Bech, TCU (6-1, 214)
89. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford (6-2, 206)
90. Kyle Williams, Washington State (5-10, 190)
210. Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas (6-4, 214)
Tackle
The Rams extended starting left tackle Alaric Jackson on a three-year deal just before free agency began and re-signed former center Coleman Shelton to a two-year deal in free agency, so all of their starting offensive line (minus right tackle Rob Havenstein) are under contract for at least the next two seasons. Havenstein, now the longest-tenured player on the roster and a team captain, enters the final year on his contract and it would not be a surprise to see the Rams draft his heir in this class. Some of the players included here have been left or right tackles. I don’t believe more experience on the left side would preclude the Rams from drafting a strong fit.
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37. Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (6-6, 331)
79. Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College (6-8, 316)
126. Chase Lundt, UConn (6-8, 303)
Running back
With three similar styles of running back on the roster in lead rusher Kyren Williams, No. 2 back Blake Corum and reserve/special teams player Ronnie Rivers, will this be the year that McVay pushes for a complementary player? Regardless, the Rams often look at this position even when (on paper) it seems like they don’t need to … although drafting a running back in the second round barring some extreme outlier is unlikely.
44. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa (6-1, 224)
46. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (5-10, 202)
60. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State (6-0, 221)
74. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (5-8, 199)
77. Jordan James, Oregon (5-10, 208)
112. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State (5-10, 216)
108. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (5-9, 206)
Inside linebacker
Omar Speights emerged from undrafted free-agent rookie to promising starter in 2024, and the Rams also signed Nate Landman in free agency (formerly Atlanta). Veteran Troy Reeder is back on a one-year deal. Still, the Rams need to add a potential “green dot” (defensive signal caller) type of player at this position where opposing offenses often target them in both pass and run games.
38. Carson Schwesinger, UCLA (6-2, 242)
87. Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma State (6-3, 233)
98. Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon (6-1, 228)
120. Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina (6-2, 235)
123. Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss (6-1, 222)
142. Kobe King, Penn State (6-0, 243)
156. Cody Simon, Ohio State (6-2, 232)
170. Jack Kiser, Notre Dame (6-1, 229)
Cornerback
The Rams have managed at this position with veteran players and little proven depth behind them. Darious Williams, Ahkello Witherspoon and Cobie Durant are the penciled-in starters but the defense could stand to add some younger ascending talent at cornerback. Earlier this week, neither Sean McVay nor Les Snead ruled out bringing back former star Jalen Ramsey, who they traded to Miami in 2023.
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39. Trey Amos, Ole Miss (6-1, 195)
51. Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State (6-2, 196)
62. Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina (6-2, 202)
66. Nohl Williams, Cal (6-0, 199)
67. Jacob Parrish, Kansas State (5-10, 191)
69. Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame (6-0, 193)
106. Darien Porter, Iowa State (6-3, 195)
195. Mac McWilliams, UCF (5-10, 191)
(Photo of Carson Schwesinger: Robert Hanashiro / Getty Images)
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