The Los Angeles Rams came painfully close to the Super Bowl in 2025. There’s no telling how much longer Matthew Stafford has before retiring at the ripe old age of 38. As such, the Rams are making a strong push to set themselves up for another Super Bowl run in 2026. It could be their last chance during the Stafford era.
Los Angeles went into attack mode in NFL free agency, making aggressive moves to upgrade their secondary. Now the Rams are one strong draft class away from being in the driver’s seat of the NFC once again.
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, narratives have finally set in for a few teams. The Rams are one such team, with analysts routinely mocking offensive players to them.
But which position should Los Angeles prioritize in the first round?
These are the prospects who analysts are mocking to the Rams just two weeks before the draft.
WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
The Rams could really use another talented receiver on a rookie contract.
Puka Nacua is due for a huge contract extension that could be over $40 million per season. Los Angeles needs to get some affordable talent at the position as soon as possible.
Concepcion is a slippery receiver who boasts fantastic short-area burst and the ability to force missed tackles. His shiftiness would give Rams head coach Sean McVay just one more way to attack opposing defenses.
“Concepcion has his warts, but if he fixes the drops, his elite separation and speed would be a nitro boost to the offense,” Acosta wrote. “And when Davante Adams eventually fades into the sunset, Concepcion could step into that role next to Puka Nacua.”
This pick might be a reach based on pre-draft rankings. But if it works out, Rams fans won’t care one bit.
WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
Cooper is another wide receiver the Rams could target in the first round. But just like Concepcion, the 13th overall pick could be a bit too rich.
But Lewis argued that Rams could take a shot on him if they see him as the next Nacua.
“I remember that viral interaction Sean McVay had with Les Snead ahead of the selection of Puka Nacua back in 2023, and Cooper registers many of the same qualities that got the Rams’ brass so excited,” Lewis wrote. “He’s not as physically imposing as Puka, but Cooper’s body control and ability to break tackles and make guys miss should be immensely appealing.”
Los Angeles could likely trade down in the first round and land Cooper. If that’s possible, then it is by far their smartest option.
WR Makai Lemon, USC
It is easy to see the vision with this pick.
Los Angeles could recreate the glory days with Cooper Kupp by adding a high-upside slot receiver like Lemon.
Lemon does not have elite speed, but he has excellent contact balance and excels at creating yards after the catch. He logged 79 receptions for 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns for the Trojans in 2025.
However, it would be a surprise to see Lemon go off the board at 13 considering the recent news surrounding the USC product. Lemon performed poorly during pre-draft interviews, with some scouts worried about his ability to recall details of the Trojans’ 2025 offense.
McVay is one of the most cerebral coaches in the NFL. If Lemon truly isn’t dialed in on the mental side of the game, McVay might take him off the draft board entirely.
But if those concerns are not a problem for LA, they could get their own version of Amon-Ra St. Brown.
T Spencer Fano, Utah
Offensive tackle is the other common position mocked to the Rams by national analysts.
It is easy to understand the logic behind the tackle argument. LA needs to upgrade over Warren McLendon Jr. at right tackle and this draft class features plenty of first-round caliber right tackles.
“The Rams have not drafted a tackle earlier than the fifth round since 2022, and Fano’s shorter arms have raised questions about his ability to play tackle long term,” Carragher wrote. “However, he allowed just two sacks over his final two seasons at Utah, and he projects as a key piece of this offensive line in some capacity.”
The addition of Fano could turn LA’s offensive line into a legitimate strength once again.
T Francis Mauigoa
The Rams should sprint their draft card in if Mauigoa is still there at pick 13.
Mauigoa is one of the most popular tackle prospects in this draft class. He is often mocked as the first tackle off the board, which is why a fall to 13 would be so surprising.
The 6-foot-5, 329-pound tackle out of Miami was a stalwart lineman for the Hurricanes over the past three seasons. He projects as an immediate starter at right tackle. But he also has the skills needed to slide inside to right guard.
Either way, LA’s o-line would be a lot better if they managed to add Mauigoa.
T Caleb Lomu, Utah
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports
Finally, there’s the other Utah tackle in Lomu.
Lomu was the left tackle at Utah. He has the better pass protection skills between the two prospects. But Lomu still projects as an excellent right tackle in the NFL who could beef up LA’s running game.
“This is a clean fit for both parties involved. Longtime right tackle Rob Havenstein retired this offseason, opening the door for the Rams to grab a talented right tackle prospect in Lomu,” Tice and McDonald wrote. “He would be a perfect fit in Sean McVay’s running game, routinely showing off ideal power and athleticism that prototypical tackle prospects possess in the NFL.”
Just like the wide receiver prospects on this list. LA could probably land Lomu after trading down in the first round.
Rams fans should feel comfortable knowing this year’s draft class is deep at both tackle and receiver.
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