The Los Angeles Rams have a roster ready to win it all in 2026. Though, they must continue to build the foundation of it to maintain consistency and sustainability across the board.
Having watched many prospects over the last few months, I thought it would be a great time to share some of my favorite players in the upcoming NFL Draft who I think could fit in well with the Rams. These are talents who could make an immediate impact or contribution at their respective positions on a team that is already filled with exciting young players. Let’s take a closer look.
Ted Hurst, wide receiver, Georgia State Panthers
Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team wide receiver Ted Hurst (7) of Georgia State works in passing drills during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Amazingly, Hurst was never lured to a major Power 4 program with his skill set. At 6-foot-3, 207 pounds, Hurst is a monster at the catch point, especially when it comes to contested catches and finishing grabs with excellent body control, sideline awareness, and superb adjustments in the air.
Furthermore, the former FCS transfer is explosive after the catch and wins with impressive route-running nuance. He would be a big slot in Los Angeles, but having a great teacher like Davante Adams as a teammate would be fun to watch.
Sam Roush, tight end, Stanford Cardinal
Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Sam Roush (86) during the third quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Roush is one of the few Y-players at the position in this draft class. He gets after it as a blocker with plenty of leg drive to generate displacement and lanes for running backs working off-tackle. Roush can also thrive as a pass-catcher with strong mitts and impressive athleticism to win in space and over the top of defenders.
This would be a great complement to Terrance Ferguson, especially with Tyler Higbee getting older. The future at the position would be solidified with a potential middle-round selection of Roush.
CJ Allen, linebacker, Georgia Bulldogs
Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen (3) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Allen would likely be a trade-back possibility, but he is one of my favorite fits for the Rams defense despite the positional value issues and whether he should even be a consideration at No. 13. Allen is such an explosive linebacker downhill with incredible quickness and range to the ball carrier when working sideline to sideline.
The Georgia standout also shows flashes of being a reliable man defender against running backs and tight ends. Allen will need to improve his overall eyes discipline and coverage prowess in zone drops, but he would make an excellent pairing with Nate Landman to form one of the best front-seven’s in football.
Devin Moore, cornerback, Florida Gators
Florida Gators defensive back Devin Moore (28) almost intercepts a ball intended for Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) in the second quarter in an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
There is an injury history to consider with Moore. However, when healthy, his combination of long-speed, explosiveness downhill with click-and-close ability, press technique, and run defense make him a viable developmental cornerback I would love to see work as a No. 3 outside defender behind Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
Moore is a physical defender at the line of scrimmage and has good recognition for patterns and concepts in front of him. His tape is littered with disruptions of timing and rhythm while using great ball tracking skills to make plays on the football. Get him to Los Angeles in a rotational role and allow him to thrive long-term.