The Los Angeles Rams will head into the 2026 NFL Draft with seven total picks, including one high selection in the first round. That early draft capital gives them an important opportunity to reinforce several areas of the roster.
At the top of the board, the franchise are set to pick No. 13 overall, a selection originally acquired from the Atlanta Falcons. Their original No. 29 overall pick was recently lost in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for Trent McDuffie.
The additional pick came from a previous draft trade that allowed Los Angeles to move back in 2025 while adding valuable future capital. Holding one top first-round selection gives the team flexibility in many ways.
What picks do the Rams have in the 2026 draft?
The Los Angeles Rams currently have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Besides holding only one selection in the first round instead of their original two, they also lost several mid-round picks in recent trades, which leaves the team with a smaller total draft class than many other NFL franchises.
Ronnie Rivers #20 of the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 (Source: David Jensen/Getty Images)
Their most valuable asset is their top-15 first-round selection. Los Angeles owns pick No. 13 overall, originally acquired from the Atlanta Falcons in a previous trade, but recently lost the No. 29 overall pick in a trade with the Chiefs.
That early pick gives the front office an opportunity to add high-end talent or explore trade scenarios depending on how the board develops. Here’s the projected full list of Rams selections for the 2026 draft:
- Round 1: No. 13 overall (via Atlanta Falcons)
- Round 2: No. 61
- Round 3: No. 93
- Round 6: No. 207 (from Texans through Rams and Titans)
- Round 7: No. 232 (from Ravens)
- Round 7: No. 251 (Compensatory Selection)
- Round 7: No. 252 (Compensatory Selection)
Can the Rams trade up in the 2026 draft?
The Rams can trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft if they decide to use their first-round capital to move higher on the board. However, they hold a high first-round pick, so they may stick to that solid position.
Trading up could become an option if the Rams identify a top prospect they believe won’t fall to their current slots. General manager Les Snead has a long history of aggressive draft-day decisions, often prioritizing impact talent over holding onto multiple mid-round picks.
