{"id":713144,"date":"2026-01-29T04:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/713144\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:39:26","slug":"rams-7-round-2026-nfl-draft-according-to-pff-mock-draft-simulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/713144\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams\u2019 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rams\u2019 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams<\/a> must pick up the debris from the Seattle Seahawks destroying their Super Bowl hopes<\/a>. Now comes creating the NFL Draft big board in Woodland Hills.<\/p>\n

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Fortunately for Rams fans, general manager Les Snead<\/a> and head coach Sean McVay<\/a> have pulled off wise draft moves. Puka Nacua is one draft gem they landed on day three. Running back Kyren Williams was another third day pick the season before Nacua\u2019s arrival.\u00a0Yet L.A. struck gold in landing Jared Verse as its first day one find in the era of Snead\/McVay.<\/p>\n

The Rams are already suggested to keep tabs with Makai Lemon of USC and Caleb Downs of Ohio State<\/a>. Both look like the strongest contenders for No. 13 overall, where the Rams select via the Atlanta Falcons. Snead and the Rams\u2019 front office currently have over $43 million in cap room to work with<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But do one or the other prospect fall to 13th overall here? Below we explore what the Rams\u2019 2026 seven-round draft class looks like via the PFF mock draft simulator<\/a>. L.A. reels in 10 picks in total \u2014 including boosting a big need on defense.<\/p>\n

Round 1, Pick 13: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU\"Stephen<\/p>\n

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Lemon lands inside the top 10 of this mock. So this allows Snead and the front office to address a more pivotal need at cornerback.<\/p>\n

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The 6-foot Delane hands the franchise a long-awaited young press cornerback. His hand jams at the line of scrimmage plus foot slides makes him elite at press man. But he\u2019s quick to shift to off-man and close gaps on short zone looks.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s even earned this stirring comparison<\/a> from NFL Network draft expert Lance Zierlein: Quinyon Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

Delane hands the NFC runner-ups a new CB1, with Cobie Durant likely to earn a big paycheck elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Round 1, Pick 29: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama\"\u00a9<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles stays at No. 29 after the conference championship game run. Plus thwarts off multiple trade attempts to land a potential true Matthew Stafford successor.<\/p>\n

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Stafford is contemplating his future<\/a>. Signs indicate he\u2019ll earn Most Valuable Player honors \u2014 which additionally signifies he\u2019s still got plenty left.<\/p>\n

Yet even McVay must think long term behind center as Stafford nears his 40s. L.A. never found his successor, even after drafting Stetson Bennett in the 2023 fourth round.<\/p>\n

Simpson delivered sloppy production in the end. He must improve his deep ball accuracy too. But McVay will be drawn to his footwork, progressions and growing mechanics.<\/p>\n

Round 2, Pick 61: Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo<\/p>\n

Kam Curl is aiming to return<\/a>. But he endured a rough NFC title game and could anticipate having a big free agent market this spring.<\/p>\n

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Captain Quentin Lake still needs help on the backend regardless. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren enters the picture here.<\/p>\n

L.A. should love his downhill attacking ability. He could vie for the \u201cStar\u201d role that calls for the most versatile defender (Jalen Ramsey played in this spot).<\/p>\n

Round 3, Pick 93: Tackle Isaiah World, Oregon<\/p>\n

One of the last holdovers from the St. Louis era Rob Havenstein isn\u2019t a lock to return<\/a>. They must start thinking about his replacement at right tackle.<\/p>\n

Isaiah World brings intrigue as a 6-foot-8, 312-pounder equipped with an impressive pass blocking resume. He even adjusted highly well to Oregon following his jump from Nevada.<\/p>\n

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He must correct his hands as he earned holding calls. However, he adds a past basketball background that explains his quick feet. World could even contend for the blindside down the road here.<\/p>\n

Round 5, Pick 167: CB T.J. Hall, Iowa<\/p>\n

The defense doesn\u2019t stop boosting CB.<\/p>\n

The Hawkeyes star Hall is another press man option but brings strong breaks to the football. He\u2019s a technically sound defensive back with room to grow.<\/p>\n

Hall drops in a loaded CB class. And he returns to the Golden State as he\u2019s a Fresno native.<\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick 205: Center Pat Coogan, Indiana<\/p>\n

The Rose Bowl MVP heads back to Southern California\u2026this time inside the \u201cRams House.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Coogan took advantage of his lone season of starting after leaving Notre Dame. He showed a cerebral side in picking up stunts and blitzes, then clearing the way for Indiana\u2019s weapons. McVay should love his experience and winning resume.<\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick 208: TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama<\/p>\n

Terrance Ferguson delivered very quiet production as the first Rams player taken in their 2025 class. He must trend upward this season.<\/p>\n

But TE is a necessity here anyway with Tyler Higbee a free agent plus Colby Parkinson having one year left on his deal. The North Hollywood native Cuevas is a fluid, vertical route runner who fits this offense and is devastating after the catch. Just needs to clean up his blocking and adjust stronger to the ball.<\/p>\n

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Round 7, Pick 232: WR C.J. Daniels, Miami\"Sam<\/p>\n

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Nacua positioned himself for a big money deal this offseason. Davante Adams has one year left on his deal. But Tutu Atwell helps clear room here \u2014 as he\u2019s not expected back.<\/p>\n

Daniels brings 4.44 speed in the 40-yard dash and a knack for ridiculous catches.<\/p>\n

He pulled off another one a couple weeks later against South Florida \u2014 where the Miami wideout dove amid heavy contact.<\/p>\n

A WR friendly offense should love Daniels\u2019 presence.<\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick 250: TE Riley Nowakowski, Indiana<\/p>\n

Snead and McVay add to the national champion representation. This time getting IU fan favorite Nowakowski.<\/p>\n

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The Rams should embrace his versatility and blocking<\/a>. The 6-foot-2, 243-pounder can even hand Williams and Blake Corum a lead blocking option while adding a goal line threat.<\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick 256: S Skyler Thomas, Oregon State<\/p>\n

The 10-person class wraps up with one of the few highlights out of Corvallis.<\/p>\n

Thomas broke up four passes in coverage while delivering 42 solo tackles. He\u2019ll challenge first on special teams before gunning for one of the safety spots.<\/p>\n

Related: Rams\u2019 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after playoff exit<\/a><\/p>\n

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