US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Rams Know They're Ready to Contend, so They Make Just 5 Draft Picks with Eyes on Long-Term Future
The Rams prioritized future roster planning over immediate help, using all five picks on developmental players and taking quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13.
- The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick on Saturday, focusing on long-term future success rather than immediate 2026 contribution.
- Los Angeles made only five selections in the smallest draft class in the franchise's 80-year history, with assistant general manager John McKay noting the team prioritized long-term contributors.
- The Rams used their second-round pick on Ohio State tight end Max Klare and third-round pick on Missouri tackle Keagen Trost, whom coach Sean McVay praised for positional versatility.
- Los Angeles traded three late picks Saturday to move up 10 spots for Miami receiver CJ Daniels in the sixth round, then used its final selection on Alabama defensive tackle Tim Keenan III.
- The Rams face significant upcoming decisions as core players including Puka Nacua and Byron Young approach contract expirations, driving the front office to secure long-term talent.
Insights by Ground AI
12 Articles
12 Articles
Associated Press News+11 Reposted by 11 other sources
Rams know they're ready to contend, so they make just 5 draft picks with eyes on long-term future
Although the Los Angeles Rams are squarely in a window for championship contention, they were focused primarily on the long-term future at this NFL draft.
·United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources12
Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 27%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
