The Los Angeles Rams may not have addressed some of the team’s biggest needs in the NFL Draft as some would have liked. However, they did fill some future gaps on the roster and gave themselves a future at a few positions where they had none.

One of the more insightful ways to look at a team’s depth chart is from a year-by-year standpoint as the needs are more in focus. A draft should rarely be about that specific season. Free agency is for the now on the roster while the draft is for the future. Let’s take a look at the Rams depth chart heading into the summer.

Offense

The Rams addressed some of these future needs in the draft. With an out in Colby Parkinson’s contract and Tyler Higbee’s contract expiring, the Rams drafted Terrance Ferguson. Ferguson should provide a future at the tight end position.

Pos.
Contracted Years

2025
2026
2027
2028

QB
Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford (UFA)

QB2
Jimmy Garoppolo

QB2
Stetson Bennett
Stetson Bennett (RFA)

RB1
Kyren Williams (UFA)

RB2
Blake Corum
Blake Corum
Blake Corum (UFA)

RB3
Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez Hunter

RB4
Ronnie Rivers (UFA)

WR1
Puka Nacua
Puka Nacua (UFA)

WR2
Davante Adams
Davante Adams (Out)

WR3
Tutu Atwell

WR4
Jordan Whittington
Jordan Whittington
Jordan Whittington (UFA)

WR5
Quintez Cephus
Quintez Cephus (UFA)

TE1
Tyler Higbee (UFA)

TE2
Colby Parkinson (UFA)

TE3
Davis Allen
Davis Allen (UFA)

TE4
Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson

LT
Alaric Jackson
Alaric Jackson
Alaric Jackson (Out)

LG
Steve Avila
Steve Avila (UFA)

C
Coleman Shelton
Coleman Shelton (UFA)

RG
Kevin Dotson
Kevin Dotson (UFA)

RT
Rob Havenstein

OL1
Warren McClendon
Warren McClendon (UFA)

OL2
Beaux Limmer
Beaux Limmer
Beaux Limmer (UFA)

OL3
AJ Arcuri
AJ Arcuri (RFA)

OL4
KT Leveston
KT Leveston
KT Leveston (UFA)

Quarterback

Matthew Stafford
Jimmy Garoppolo
Stetson Bennett

The Rams got through the draft without selecting a quarterback. That was despite players like Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe falling. This room could look a lot different next year as the Rams acquired another first-round pick in next year’s draft. That extra pick will provide ammo to get a top, young quarterback.

Running Back

Kyren Williams
Blake Corum
Jarquez Hunter
Ronnie Rivers
Cody Schrader
Jordan Waters

It’s going to be interesting to see how the Rams distribute carries in this room. Is this a split between Williams and Hunter or does Corum remain the complementary back this season? Ronnie Rivers provides experienced depth. At the very least, the Rams added some more variety to this group by drafting Hunter who brings 4.4 speed.

Wide Receiver

Puka Nacua
Davante Adams
Tutu Atwell
Jordan Whittington
Xavier Smith
Konata Mumpfield
Quintez Cephus
Drake Stoops
Tru Edwards
Mario Williams
Brennan Presley

After all of the predictions that the Rams would take a wide receiver with an early pick, they didn’t take one until the seventh round. This is a group that is very good at the top with some questions behind them. Can Tutu Atwell step into a third wide receiver role? Jordan Whittington showed some promise. Mumpfield should provide some good depth as well.

Tight End

Tyler Higbee
Colby Parkinson
Terrance Ferguson
Davis Allen
Anthony Torres

It would be a surprise if all four of these players didn’t make the final 53-man roster. The addition of Ferguson and lack of additions in the wide receiver room could hint that the Rams want to move to more 12 personnel. We may see tight ends become a featured piece of the Sean McVay offense.

Offensive Line

LT Alaric Jackson
LG Steve Avila
C Coleman Shelton
RG Kevin Dotson
RT Rob Havenstein
OT/iOL Warren McClendon
OT AJ Arcuri
iOL KT Leveston
iOL Justin Dedich
iOL Dylan McMahon
iOL Willie Lampkin
OT Trey Wedig
OT Ben Dooley

It was a surprise that the Rams didn’t draft an offensive lineman. Even if they have confidence in McClendon and Arcuri, there was a need for depth at that tackle spot. Outside of Limmer, the Rams also have a lot of unproven depth on the interior. It’s true for every team, but the Rams are going to hope they are healthy on the offensive line this year.

Defense

Despite cornerback being the Rams biggest need, it was not a position that they took in the draft. Even looking at the future depth chart, Ahkello Witherspoon and Darious Williams are either free agents or have an out after this season. The Rams added some stability at linebacker and got some important depth on the edge.

Pos.
Contracted Years

2025
2026
2027
2028

DE1
Kobie Turner
Kobie Turner (UFA)

DE2
Braden Fiske
Braden Fiske
Braden Fiske (UFA)

DE3
Desjuan Johnson
Desjuan Johnson (UFA)

DE4
Ty Hamilton
Ty Hamilton
Ty Hamilton
Ty Hamilton (UFA)

NT
Poona Ford
Poona Ford
Poona Ford (Out)

NT2
Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis (UFA)

LB1
Omar Speights
Omar Speights
Omar Speights (RFA)

LB2
Nate Landman (UFA)

LB3
Troy Reeder (UFA)

LB4
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr.

EDGE1
Jared Verse
Jared Verse
Jared Verse (UFA)
Jared Verse (5th Year)

EDGE2
Byron Young
Byron Young (UFA)

EDGE3
Nick Hampton
Nick Hampton (UFA)

EDGE4
Brennan Jackson
Brennan Jackson
Brennan Jackson (UFA)

EDGE5
Josaiah Stewart
Josaiah Stewart
Josaiah Stewart
Josaiah Stewart

CB1
Darious Williams
Darious Williams (Out)

CB2
Ahkello Witherspoon (UFA)

CB3
Cobie Durant (UFA)

CB4
Derion Kendrick (UFA)

CB5
Emmanuel Forbes
Emmanuel Forbes (UFA)
Emmanuel Forbes (5th Year)

CB6
Josh Wallace
Josh Wallace (RFA)

S1
Kam Curl (UFA)

S2
Quentin Lake (UFA)

S3
Kam Kinchens
Kam Kinchens
Kam Kinchens (UFA)

S4
Jaylen McCollough
Jaylen McCollough (RFA)

Defensive Line

DT Kobie Turner
NT Poona Ford
DE Braden Fiske
DE Larrell Murchison
NT Ty Davis
DT Ty Hamilton
DE Desjuan Johnson
DE David Olajiga
DT Jack Heflin
DL Bill Norton

This remains a very solid group with a lot of good depth. With the addition of Ty Hamilton, the Rams defensive line is arguably six players deep. Hamilton is the run-stopper that the Rams needed on the defensive line and will likely play behind Murchison as a rookie. Signing Poona Ford is an upgrade from a pass rush perspective over Bobby Brown III.

Linebacker

Omar Speights
Nate Landman
Troy Reeder
Chris Paul Jr.
Elias Neal
Shaun Dolac
Tony Fields II

Despite adding players like Nate Landman and Chris Paul Jr., this is still a position group with a lot of question marks. Landman is a good run-stopper and Paul does provide upside. However, is in an unproven group outside of Speights. Even Speights will have something to prove in year two and hopefully improves.

EDGE

Jared Verse
Byron Young
Josaiah Stewart
Nick Hampton
Brennan Jackson
Keir Thomas
Jamil Muhammad
Josh Pearcy

Adding an edge rusher to this group in the draft was important. There were a lot of unknowns with Jackson and Hampton. Bringing in a player like Stewart will at least add some competition to that spot. Keir Thomas is experienced depth. Stewart is an exciting addition and should be able to do some of the Michael Hoecht things.

Cornerback

Ahkello Witherspoon
Darious Williams
Cobie Durant
Emmanuel Forbes
Derion Kendrick
Josh Wallace
Shaun Jolly
Charles Woods
Cam Lampkin
AJ Green

The Rams seem to be a lot more confident in this group than analysts and fans. Not only does this group need upgrades, but there isn’t much here after 2025. Ahkello Witherspoon and Darious Williams could be gone after this year. Cobie Durant is also on the final year of his rookie contract. The way that the Rams have handled this position is confusing to say the least.

Safety

Quentin Lake
Kam Curl
Kamren Kinchens
Jaylen McCollough
Tanner Ingle
Malik Dixon-Williams

It was surprising that the Rams didn’t draft a safety late with Quentin Lake and Kam Curl on the last year of their deals. This is the same group that the Rams found some success with towards the end of last year. A big question will be how big of a step Kam Kinchens takes in year two.

Special Teams

There’s not a lot to discuss here when it comes to the Rams special teams unit. Joshua Karty found his rhythm towards the end of the year and Ethan Evans improved in year two. This has become a “set it and forget it” position group which is a good thing.

Pos.
Contracted Years

2025
2026
2027
2028

P
Ethan Evans
Ethan Evans (UFA)

LS
Alex Ward
Alex Ward (RFA)

K
Joshua Karty
Joshua Karty
Joshua Karty (UFA)