After a protracted offseason saga, the Los Angeles Rams are bringing back Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford. With the 37-year-old back, the franchise has to focus on maximizing its championship window.
They came the closest to defeating the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the playoffs in 2025 with a 16-15 game heading into the third quarter. However, the Eagles pulled away thanks to a pair of Jake Elliott field goals and a Saquon Barkley touchdown.
Last year’s top two picks, Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, have revamped the defense, and the Rams can target other areas of need in this year’s NFL Draft. The latest mock draft from PFSN projects what the Los Angeles Rams could do with their eight draft picks.
26) Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
“Trey Amos has plenty of eyes as a desired Round 2 target across the NFL Draft community. I don’t know if he makes it beyond the top-32 picks. Amos is a top-25 talent on my board, and a scheme-diverse CB who should check the boxes for many CB-needy teams,” PFSN’s Ian Cummings said.
“For the Rams, Amos has the requisite size and athleticism at 6’1″, 195 pounds, with 32″ arms, and he’s a prolific two-phase playmaker, as his 2024 production showed. Resembling A.J. Terrell Jr., he’s quick and fluid in man coverage, and heady and adaptable in zone.”
90) Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
“With the outlook already souring for Kamren Curl, Jonas Sanker can provide a potential upgrade with his size, energized short-area mobility, alley-running skills, and versatility,” Cummings said.
Sanker is versatile and instinctive, and he is particularly excellent in run support. He regularly chooses the right angles to pursue the ball carrier. He can disrupt passing lanes in coverage, but occasionally has tightness in his hips.
101) Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
Chris Paul Jr. is an outlier with his sub-30″ arm length, but he compensates with his blistering range, keen gap instincts, and undaunted playmaking urge.
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He had 88 tackles and 3.5 sacks at Ole Miss last year. With his play style, he has the potential to be a solid starter at Mike or Will linebacker.
127) Malachi Moore, DB, Alabama
Malachi Moore served as team captain twice at Alabama and earned CSN All-SEC honors in 2024. He may not have the elite size or athleticism of the top prospects, but he makes up for it with instincts, coverage skills, and physicality. Moore projects as a safety or nickel at the NFL level.
190) Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU
Tyler Batty had 16.5 sacks at his time with BYU. He has a high motor, and his wingspan of 81″ puts him among the longest at his position. He has a variety of pass rush moves and can hold his own in run defense. He will need to improve his functional strength to hold up against offensive linemen at the next level.
195) Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida
A reliable pass catcher for the Florida Gators, Elijhah Badger caught 174 passes for 2,385 yards and 14 touchdowns in the past three years. He is best at intermediate routes with yards after catch ability. He can be a complementary receiver behind Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Tutu Atwell
201) Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
Oronde Gadsden II is the prototypical pass-catching tight end. His father was a wide receiver in the NFL from 1995 to 2003, and Gadsden has many of the same traits. He was prolific in 2024, logging 73 catches for 934 yards and seven scores. He would be another pass-catching option for Stafford.
202) Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
Max Brosmer threw and ran for 102 touchdowns in his five seasons in college (six years), first with the New Hampshire Wildcats before finishing his college career at Minnesota. Brosmer is a pocket passer, and his accuracy and decision-making are two of his best traits. He shone at this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl, making the all-practice team.