The 2026 NFL Draft is getting closer and we are less than a month away. While the Los Angeles Rams have addressed many of their needs in free agency and via trade, they will look to fill out depth and the rest of the roster in the draft. As we head into the month of April, here is my latest mock draft.

13th Overall: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

The iron has cooled when it comes to tight end Kenyon Sadiq as an option for the Rams with the 13th overall pick. If the big three of Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs aren’t available, the 13th overall pick gets more complicated and a trade down might be the best option. However, if the Rams stay at 13, Sadiq is still an excellent option in the first round. The need at tight end might not be there as it once was previously as the Rams brought back Tyler Higbee. At the same time, no matter who the Rams take at 13, it’s going to be more of a pick for the future anyway. With Sadiq, the Rams get some insurance behind Tyler Higbee as he hasn’t been able to stay healthy over the last two years. Sadiq also allows them to continue what they started last season in 13 personnel.

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61st Overall: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson

With no bona fide top wide receiver in the first round, the Rams may look to address the position and find more value on day two. This has been a sweet spot for the Rams to take an offensive weapon in the draft. Terrance Ferguson was taken 46th overall last year, while Tutu Atwell was selected 57th overall, Cam Akers 52nd, and Van Jefferson 57th. Williams gives the Rams exactly what they need as a “Z” receiver. He’s a great route-runner who can create after the catch and he has the ability to win vertically down the field. Williams brings punt return experience and had a drop-rate last season of just 1.4 percent. Despite being smaller at 5’11, 190 pounds, Williams is competitive as a blocker and at the catch point.

93rd Overall: CB Chandler Rivers, Duke

While the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson in free agency, they still have a need at the position. They lost Cobie Durant and Roger McCreary and need to add inside-out versatility. Rivers has the ability to play both outside and in the slot. He fits the Rams archetype at the position and is built similarly to McDuffie. Again, this is about adding depth at the cornerback position and a player with versatility like Rivers makes sense.

207th Overall: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson

It’s very possible that the Rams are waiting on Kirk Cousins to decide what to do at the backup quarterback position behind Matthew Stafford. Still, the fact that the Rams haven’t re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo at this point seems to signal that they may be looking harder at this rookie class. If a player like Cade Klubnik or Drew Allar are available in the sixth round, the Rams would have to consider it. The Rams pair Williams with his quarterback late in the draft.

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232nd Overall: OT Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin

The Rams still need to find a swing tackle that they can develop. They could look to take an offensive tackle earlier in the draft, but Mahlman would be a solid option late. He’s a four-year starter with experience at both left and right tackle. The Rams have had success with Wisconsin offensive linemen in the past and Mahlman brings good size for the position to eventually develop into a starter. He lacks length, but there’s some upside here late in the draft.

251st Overall: LB Jimmy Rolder, Michigan

Many may want the Rams to take a linebacker much earlier, but that seems unlikely. Since Sean McVay took over in 2017, the Rams have never taken a linebacker inside the top 100. Rolder is a strong tackler and plays well against the run. He’s extremely disciplined, but lacks lateral movement and tends to get lost in coverage. Rolder should be able to bring his strong tackling ability to special teams and make an impact there early.

252nd Overall: DT DeMonte Capehart, Clemson

The Rams are deep on the defensive line, but they could look to continue adding at that spot. They brought back Larrell Murchison, but he was on and off the roster. Capehart is limited as a pass rusher, but he is fantastic against the run as a 0T or 1T in the middle of a defensive line. His run defense stands out immediately on tape as he had an impressive 8.6 percent stop rate in 2025.