In our updated 3-round mock draft, the Rams trade back from No. 13 and land a top receiver
The Los Angeles Rams made the first big splash of the offseason on Wednesday when they agreed to a trade for Trent McDuffie. By adding an All-Pro cornerback in a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Rams take care of their most pressing roster need, shoring up the secondary with one of the best players at his position.
They did have to give up the 29th overall pick (and more) to get the trade done, but they still have No. 13 thanks to their trade with the Falcons last year.
How does the addition of McDuffie change the Rams' plans in the draft? It might only cause a slight shift. They could still take a cornerback with their first selection, though addressing another position seems more likely now.
Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator, we put together a fresh three-round mock where the Rams trade down from No. 13, add a playmaking wide receiver and still select two more defensive backs.
Round 1, No. 23 overall: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
With the cornerback position in much better shape now, the Rams can be freed up to take the best player available. Trading down from No. 13 would allow the Rams to recoup some assets from the Chiefs trade, while still landing an impact player.
In this exercise, Tyson slides a bit due to injury concerns, and the Rams end his free fall at No. 23 overall. He's a dynamic receiver who runs great routes and elevates over defenders with ease, giving the Rams another weapon for Matthew Stafford.
Tyson would likely go much earlier than this if he didn't miss so much time in college due to injuries, but if he can stay healthy at the next level, he's bound to be an impactful wideout.
Round 2, No. 54 overall: S A.J. Haulcy, LSU
Though Les Snead didn't rule out re-signing Kam Curl after already signing Quentin Lake, Curl might price himself out of the Rams' range. He's expected to test the free-agent market and he could get a big offer from a team looking for a versatile safety.
If Curl leaves, the Rams could add a safety in the draft and Haulcy has the traits to help out the Rams. He's not a burner (4.52 speed) but he's a ball hawk who always finds himself in the action. Haulcy had five interceptions at Houston in 2024 and three at LSU last season, returning them for a total of 149 yards.
Round 2, No. 61 overall: CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Trading for McDuffie shouldn't preclude the Rams from taking a cornerback in this draft. It's a deep class that's loaded with talent, and Igbinosun would give Los Angeles even more options in the secondary to go with McDuffie, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and anyone else the Rams might add at corner.
He brings a great blend of size (6-2) and speed (4.45) to the cornerback position, as well as a wealth of experience (56 games, 53 starts). He mostly played outside corner at Ohio State and allowed a completion rate of only 47.8% in coverage, giving up no touchdowns and intercepting two passes.
Round 3, No. 93 overall: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Linebacker is a secondary need for the Rams, with Omar Speights struggling toward the end of last season. It's a position group that has no clear consensus of the top guys after Sonny Styles, and Hill would be a great value at this point in the draft.
He's a do-it-all linebacker who can stop the run, drop back into coverage and blitz, stuffing the stat sheet during his time at Texas. He had 17 sacks, eight forced fumbles and 31.5 tackles for a loss in his three years, contributing in multiple areas. He'd be a viable replacement for Speights.
