A look at three of the most obvious choices for the Los Angeles Rams at No. 14 overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast, and the Los Angeles Rams will have an important choice to make. They could choose to stand pat and pick a potential impact player, or forego using that first-round selection at all.
General manager Les Snead is not coy when it comes to making deals, as the Rams brought in All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie with their No. 29 overall pick. That leaves the No. 13 overall pick.
That said, here are the three most obvious choices for the Rams at No. 13 overall.
3. Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
There is an argument to make for the Rams taking Miami's Francis Muaigoa at No. 13 overall, but there is a strong chance that he will be gone, and the team can take Utah's Spencer Fano instead.
Fano is the top tackle prospect, according to The Athletic, and it's for good reason. He has the ability and frame to be a bully on the line. He can finish blocking assignments in a big way and doesn't give up after moving off the line of scrimmage.
While the Rams don't have any steep needs, bolstering the offensive line is a smart move. Fano could learn under the current line and step in when injuries occur.
2. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
There is a strong chance that consensus top wideout Makai Lemon will be gone by the time the Rams choose at No. 14 overall. That said, they would match well with Indiana Hoosiers receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Cooper is the bigger body that can catch contested balls, but has the route ability to play over the middle for YAC opportunities. Though the Rams have been mocked to other receivers, Cooper fits the mold of what the offense needs.
Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are the downfield threats, but Cooper could play over the middle and get looks when defenders are more worried about the other pair of receivers.
The Rams have needed a strong pass catcher to emerge, and with Adams potentially retiring soon, Cooper could learn and grow under a strong offensive system that contains some of the best wideouts in the league.
3. Trade Down
The Rams don't often use their first-round picks, and though there is a possibility they could stand pat and take a player, it would make far more sense for Snead to use this chance to trade down for more draft capital.
Los Angeles needs a quarterback, but they could instead try to move down to secure another first-round pick to use in 2027, when there are far more options to choose from. While Alabama's Ty Simpson could be a smart pick, it might be better to wait and try and take a swing at Texas' Arch Manning or Oregon's Dante Moore.
Snead is a master of utilizing draft picks to work out a more advantageous position, and that seems like the most logical choice considering the Rams roster being as strong as it is.