The Los Angeles Rams have had success in the later rounds of the NFL Draft in recent years. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was a fifth-round pick while defensive tackle Kobie Turner was taken in the third round. Safety Quentin Lake signed an extension last season and was a sixth-round selection. Offensive tackle Warren McClendon stepped in on the right side for Rob Havenstein in 2025 and was a fifth-round pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the Rams have been notorious for not having early picks in the draft, they\u2019ve made the most with what they\u2019ve had. As the Rams look to add depth to the roster<\/a> in the upcoming draft, they will once again hope to find a few late-round gems.\u00a0<\/p>\n With so much attention on who the Rams may take 13th overall, let\u2019s take a look at some of the more under-the-radar prospects that the Rams could drat in the later rounds. All of the prospects listed here have reportedly met with the Rams at some point during the pre-draft process.<\/p>\n WR De\u2019Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss<\/p>\n Stribling had a formal interview with the<\/a> Rams at the NFL Combine and is a perfect fit for what the team needs in the offense. The Rams like versatile receivers and Stribling can play the X, Z, and move around the formation. While he\u2019s still developing nuance to his route-running, he shows good pacing, zone feel, and can win down the field vertically.\u00a0<\/p>\n After moving on from Tutu Atwell, the Rams need a deep threat and Stribling has the vertical speed to stretch defenses and open up space underneath. He also shows willingness as a blocker, which the Rams and McVay value. If the Rams don\u2019t go wide receiver at 13, Stribling is a player to watch in the middle of the draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU<\/p>\n This may not be a great quarterback class, but the Rams may still be able to find some value in the middle rounds. At this point last year, Garrett Nussmeier was seen as a potential first-round pick. However, due to injuries and the chaos surrounding LSU all season, he simply didn\u2019t take the step that many were expecting.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Nussmeier may not have a future as a starter, but the Rams have yet to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo or add another backup quarterback. Nussmeier has a strong foundation and plays with good processing and anticipation. The Rams set up a private workout with the LSU quarterback<\/a> which is certainly notable. Nussmeier does have the ability to layer throws with accuracy and touch. His quick release and rhythmic passing would be effective in a McVay offense. At the very least, the talent is there to back up Matthew Stafford and compete with Stetson Bennett.\u00a0<\/p>\n TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt<\/p>\n It feels like the Rams have gone after this type of player in the past when it comes to Eli Stowers. The Rams took Jacob Harris in the fourth-round of the 2021 NFL Draft who was a raw player as a tight end-wide receiver hybrid. Harris initially started at tight end before the Rams tried him at wide receiver. Unfortunately, Harris never developed and he was released after two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n An interesting note on #Vanderbilt<\/a>‘s Eli Stowers: While officially he’s a TE, several teams are evaluating him as a WR.<\/p>\n At 6-foot-4, 239, his build can be compared to Mike Evans. Stowers, by the way, visits the #Broncos<\/a> next week, and he’s done #Rams<\/a>, #Titans<\/a>, and #Cowboys<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/B2VwS2Uzjn<\/a><\/p>\n