Rams Draft: Smart Depth, Future QB

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up the 2026 NFL draft with five solid picks, coming in without any huge holes to fill.

They shocked everyone by grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, 13th overall, as their future guy after Matthew Stafford.

Then they added Ohio State tight-end Max Claire, 61st in Round 2. Missouri offensive tackle Keegan Trost, 93rd in Round 3, Miami.

White receiver CJ Daniels 197th in Round 6, and Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III at 2.30 second in, Round 7.

Earlier this week, folks saw the Rams playing the long game since their roster is stacked right now.

That first round QB move gives them options by trading their 2027 first round or later if they need a vet.

The tight-end pick lines up with last year's successful heavy personnel sets, especially with two guys on expiring deals.

Rams fans and analysts are split on Simpson, calling it the draft's riskiest grab since he's raw and might sit a couple years.

But if he pans out post Stafford, it'll love genius. No one expected a tight-end so soon, yet it fits their best player available vibe with an eye on depth.

Deeper dives show Trost bringing steady back of value to an offensive line with contracts winding down, he can slide into four spots.

Daniel stands out as a potential gym at receiver, ready to push for snaps and build behind the young guns.

Keenan rounds out the defensive front with Alabama grit.

Overall, the Rams built smart depth for tomorrow without forcing win now moves, setting up flexibility as contracts expire and Stafford's career wins.

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