Rams Mock Draft: Grabbing As Many Game-Changers As Possible

The Los Angeles Rams, if they're willing to dare, could grab the NFL's next top pass catchers

Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) celebrates against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have a lot of options in the 2026 Draft, so let's look at this mock that pushes the chips towards the center to win another Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

Pick 13: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Instant playmaker who is already a Southern California football legend. Lemon has every tool in his arsenal to be an All-Pro and a potential Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate if he gets enough targets. Lemon is a reliable threat that rounds out the Rams' receiver corps, especially if the Rams want to continue Konata Mumpfield's usage on the outside.

Pick 20: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hauls in a touchdown catch as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Rams sent picks 61 & 93 plus a 2027 second-round pick for Sadiq and the 180th overall pick. Talented playmaker who can play both tight end and wide receiver. Gives the Rams needed depth to continue with their 13 personnel offense while providing Terrance Ferguson a familiar and explosive partner to revolutionize offensive football with consistent mismatches.

Pick 180: Ar'Maj Reed-Adams, OL, Texas A&M

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams (55) blocks against Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Bill Norton (15) during the first quarter. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Reed-Adams is a talented lineman who provides instant depth on the interior, a position that saw both Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson miss multiple games. Avila and Dotson are also impending free agents, thus Reed-Adams could be an instant replacement come next season.

Pick 207: Nick Barrett, DL, South Carolina

Dec 30, 2022; Jacksonville, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive lineman Nick Barrett (93) and defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway (91) run after Barrett s interception against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter in the 2022 Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images | Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Big-bodied, physical, comes from an NFL defensive factory, and set to turn 23 this July, and is coming into the league at 312 pounds. Line depth for this season, but a player who should develop into a solid role for the remainder of his time in Los Angeles.

Pick 232: Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU

Nov 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) is tackled by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Jaylen Lewis (7) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Long-term wide receiver project who possesses shifty movements and was underutilized in a horrific LSU offense. I genuinely believe Thomas could become a consistent NFL target at the very least, but he provides depth to the receiver room and would likely benefit from a year on the Rams' practice squad.

Pick 251: Jalen Catalon, S, Missouri

Jul 20, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arkansas player Jalen Catalon is interviewed during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Smart, sturdy, and is able to play in any environment. It helps that he played for four different programs, but that's the story of modern college football. Catalon could be a solid player, but if his playing career is limited, Catalon has coaching written all over him. I covered Catalon at UNLV, and he's a true glue guy. So the Rams will either have a contributor or a coaching assistant.

Pick 252: Tommy Castellanos, QB, Florida State

Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) gets chased down during the second half of an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 29, Florida beat Florida State 40-21.2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A fun project. While it's doubtful Castellanos will develop into a true QB1, he has some solid traits that make it a possibility, but as a gadget player, Castellanos could become a unique option for a franchise with notable red zone issues.