Ranking Every Rams Rookie Heading Into the Preseason

The Los Angeles Rams have wrapped up training camp and are shifting their focus to the preseason as they continue preparing for Week 1. The preseason will be an important time for the rookies as their snaps will become limited once the sole focus becomes the regular season.

Rookies such as Ty Simpson and Max Klare will be looking to capitalize on reps that they won’t get once the regular season begins. Meanwhile, CJ Daniels will try to impress the coaching staff and hope to carve out a role in the offense. Here’s how the rookies stack up as the Rams head into the preseason.

5. DL Tim Keenan

Rams DL Tim Keenan — Jul 31, 2026; Westchester California USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Tim Keenan III (96) at training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It’s going to be difficult for Keenan to make much of an impact as a rookie. The Rams have Poona Ford and Ty Davis ahead of him on the depth chart. That doesn’t mention that Aaron Donald could be returning. Keenan should see plenty of work during the preseason.

4. TE Max Klare

Rams TE Max Klare — Jul 31, 2026; Westchester California USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare (86) carries the ball at training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

With Davis Allen out with an injury, some opportunities have opened up for Klare. The preseason will be big for Klare. It’s unlikely that the Rams will play Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, or Tyler Higbee. Given Allen’s injury, Klare will get plenty of looks early in games. The preseason will be a great chance for Klare to get experience.

3. OL Keagen Trost

Rams OL Keagen Trost — Jun 2, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tackle Keagen Trost (79) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Trost is one of the more intriguing players to watch as the Rams head into the preseason. Justin Dedich hurt his hand earlier this offseason, leaving Trost as the ‘sixth man’ on the offensive line. There hasn’t been a lot said about Trost and it hasn’t been clear if the Rams have been playing him at just one position or cross-training him at guard and tackle. Trost should get plenty of work over the next month, and if he plays well, the Rams can feel good about him as depth.

2. QB Ty Simpson

Rams QB Ty Simpson — Jul 31, 2026; Westchester California USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws the ball at training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Head coach Sean McVay provided some clarity on how the Rams will handle the quarterback position during the preseason. While it’s unclear if Bennett will play, Simpson will certainly play. With Simpson, it’s only a matter of whether he plays the entire game like Bennett has done in the past or only part of the game. The preseason will be big for Simpson, as it’s a chance to apply what he’s learned during practices in a live-game setting.

1. WR CJ Daniels

After a strong training camp, fans will undoubtedly be excited to see what wide receiver CJ Daniels does during the preseason. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Daniels be a favorite target for whichever quarterback is on the field. If Daniels carries what he’s done during training camp into the preseason, his case to be in the WR3 rotation will only grow stronger.

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