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The Los Angeles Rams have addressed many of their immediate needs during free agency. After trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson, they no longer have an urgent need at cornerback. This shift has opened up their draft strategy, allowing for greater flexibility. Here is a post-free agency mock draft for the Rams.
13th Overall: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
Although selecting Omar Cooper Jr. at 13th overall may seem high, the Rams could also consider Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon here. Tyson, in particular, would be a logical choice as a potential replacement for Adams. However, the Rams might be very high on Cooper Jr., who fits their wide receiver archetype almost perfectly. He would serve as a reliable third receiver behind Nacua and Adams, easing the pressure to finalize a deal with Nacua immediately.
61st Overall: CB Keionte Scott, Miami
The Rams will need a slot cornerback in the draft, and this class is strong at that position. While 61st overall may be considered a bit high for Scott, he fits the Rams’ slot cornerback needs well. Last season, he allowed just 1.03 yards per snap from the slot and a passer rating of 69.2. Scott is versatile and can be deployed in various ways, with upside as a special teams ace early in his career.
93rd Overall: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Nussmeier could go as early as the second round, but if he is available late in the third, the Rams would likely take him. They need a backup quarterback behind Stafford, especially since they have not re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo. While Nussmeier may lack elite athleticism and tools, he demonstrates strong pre- and post-snap processing. With development behind Stafford, he could become a long-term backup and a potential bridge to the future starter.
207th Overall: OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame
The Rams might look to trade to close the gap between picks 93 and 207, as they did last year when moving into the fourth round. Wagner is an experienced tackle who can play both left and right sides. He has 28 starts at right tackle and practiced left tackle at the Shrine Bowl. Adding Wagner here would provide depth and developmental potential behind Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon.
232nd Overall: iOL DJ Campbell, Texas
Another offensive line pick on Day 3, Campbell offers depth behind Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila. With both Dotson and Avila on expiring contracts and likely only one returning, Campbell provides immediate depth and developmental upside. He is a strong, experienced starter who moves well in space. Although he has played exclusively right guard, the Rams could develop him to play both guard positions.
251st Overall: TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
This is a deep tight end class. While the Rams re-signed Tyler Higbee for two years, they may want to add another tight end. Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson are both on the final year of their contracts, and Higbee may only be back for 2026. The Rams used heavy 13 personnel sets last season, so rostering five tight ends is reasonable. Kacmarek is one of the better blocking tight ends in the draft.
252nd Overall: DT James Thompson Jr., Illinois
The Rams could add depth on the defensive line or edge late in the draft. Thompson Jr. is a high-effort interior player with significant power. He is more of a space-eater than a pass rusher but is effective when using his length. Likely an early-down player and special teams contributor, he should provide good competition on the defensive line.
