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Rams rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

Rams rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Rams rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 isn’t the surprise quarterback. Sure, all eyes naturally gravitate toward Ty Simpson as possibly the future of the franchise.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 28
Rams' Ty Simpson draft move sends one message to NFL

Rams' Ty Simpson draft move sends one message to NFL

The Los Angeles Rams surprised the NFL world when they selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. 

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
Were Browns eyeing surprising quarterback move during draft?
More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks
Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start
Sean McVay News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Rams head coach Sean McVay’s interest in ‘football junkie’ Ty Simpson revealed

Rams head coach Sean McVay’s interest in ‘football junkie’ Ty Simpson revealed

The Los Angeles Rams rocked the NFL when they selected Ty Simpson in the first round. Nobody expected the Rams to take a quarterback of the future with Matthew Stafford coming off an MVP season.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 28
Biggest Winners, Losers Following Rams' 2026 NFL Draft

Biggest Winners, Losers Following Rams' 2026 NFL Draft

Each year, the NFL Draft changes all 32 rosters in the short and long term. New additions mean changes to the Los Angeles Rams’ roster, whether it’s decreasing the roles of some veterans or securing the jobs of others.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz
The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Rams News / EasySportz / April 28
NFL Expert Grades Los Angeles Rams 2026 Draft Class

NFL Expert Grades Los Angeles Rams 2026 Draft Class

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams took a long-term, forward-looking approach in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned an “A” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft
Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft
Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft
2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
NFL News / HITC / April 28
How LA Rams’ Sean McVay reacted to 49ers GM John Lynch’s ‘smirking’ reaction to Ty Simpson pick

How LA Rams’ Sean McVay reacted to 49ers GM John Lynch’s ‘smirking’ reaction to Ty Simpson pick

Sean McVay did not ignore the viral moment involving John Lynch, but he made sure to handle it his own way. The LA Rams’ decision to draft Ty Simpson quickly became one of the most talked-about moves of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 28
3 Rams Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

3 Rams Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

The Los Angeles Rams left the 2026 NFL Draft with five new rookies, and that means there are five spots on the roster that could be up for grabs. With rookies added at key positions, this means that there are some veterans on the roster who might be in trouble.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28
ESPN insider ‘ready to fight’ anybody hating on Rams’ Ty Simpson pick

ESPN insider ‘ready to fight’ anybody hating on Rams’ Ty Simpson pick

The Los Angeles Rams’ decision to draft QB Ty Simpson was the most controversial decision of the 2026 NFL Draft. As a result, the LA’s draft class is being panned by national analysts who disagree with the move.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28
One team still makes sense for Stefon Diggs

One team still makes sense for Stefon Diggs

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, some of the most prominent names on the market are still up for grabs. That includes Stefon Diggs.

Patriots rookie Behren Morton makes hilarious promise to Drake Maye
More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 28
10 Takeaways From Rams’ Controversial 2026 NFL Draft Class

10 Takeaways From Rams’ Controversial 2026 NFL Draft Class

The Los Angeles Rams completed the 2026 NFL Draft over the weekend, adding five players to the roster. To say it was a controversial class would be an understatement as they took quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 28
More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks

More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks

How Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looked and sounded after the club surprisingly made Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson the 13th overall selection of the 2026 NFL Draft continues to cause some to wonder if Rams general manager Les Snead was truly responsible for the Simpson pick.

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start
The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 28
How secret meetings helped Rams land Ty Simpson during NFL Draft

How secret meetings helped Rams land Ty Simpson during NFL Draft

There's now more information about how Ty Simpson knew he could end up a Rams player this spring. 

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start
The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz
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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 27
Ranking the Rams’ 2026 Undrafted Free Agents and Their Chances to Make the Roster

Ranking the Rams’ 2026 Undrafted Free Agents and Their Chances to Make the Roster

While the Los Angeles Rams concluded their draft on Saturday, it wasn’t until late in the evening that they were done adding players. There has been a lot of focus on the five players that the Rams drafted, but the draft didn’t conclude in the seventh round.

The Maserati Move: Chiefs’ First-Rounder Peter Woods Redefines the Draft Celebration: He Didn’t Pay $200,000 For Maseratis He Gifted His Mom & Sister, They Were Free

The Maserati Move: Chiefs’ First-Rounder Peter Woods Redefines the Draft Celebration: He Didn’t Pay $200,000 For Maseratis He Gifted His Mom & Sister, They Were Free

ATLANTA — Most NFL draftees celebrate their first-round selection with a jersey and a hat. For Peter Woods, the newly minted defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, the celebration involved a fleet of Italian luxury SUVs and a historic party in the heart of Atlanta.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 27
3 Veteran Free Agent the Rams Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

3 Veteran Free Agent the Rams Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

While the Los Angeles Rams completed the draft over the weekend, the offseason is not over. Over the past few years, the Rams have been able to sign free agents after the draft to avoid the compensatory pick formula.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 27
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten

Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten

The reaction to the Los Angeles Rams taking Ty Simpson at No. 13 is not surprising, but it might be misguided.

Sean McVay is so sick of talking about the Ty Simpson pick
What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz
Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 27
Projecting the Rams 53-Man Roster After the Draft—Position by Position

Projecting the Rams 53-Man Roster After the Draft—Position by Position

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up the NFL Draft over the weekend, adding five players that they hope will have some impact and also become future contributors.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Ty Simpson stunner gives Rams bottom-3 draft class according to Dane Brugler

Ty Simpson stunner gives Rams bottom-3 draft class according to Dane Brugler

The Los Angeles Rams were one of the most controversial teams during the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles shocked the NFL by selecting QB Ty Simpson at 13th overall.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 27
What Rams reportedly loved about Simpson before controversial draft decision

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision

Simpson is a lottery ticket for a Rams team that played in the NFC Championship Game back in January, and that could have spent the 13th overall pick of the draft on a Week 1 starter at a different position.

Rams' Sean McVay clears the air on his demeanor after Ty Simpson pick
The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz
Los Angeles Rams News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Rams may still add another quarterback

Rams may still add another quarterback

The Los Angeles Rams might be committed to loading up on quarterbacks this offseason. The Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall as their quarterback of the future on Thursday in the NFL Draft, but they may not be done.

Jimmy Garoppolo News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26
Rams Not Closing Door On Jimmy Garoppolo

Rams Not Closing Door On Jimmy Garoppolo

Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is weighing retirement at the age of 34. Garoppolo spent the past two seasons with the Rams, who seemingly replaced him this week with the surprising selection of No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Sean McVay is so sick of talking about the Ty Simpson pick

Sean McVay is so sick of talking about the Ty Simpson pick

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is clearly over trying to explain his muted response after the team picked quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall.

Los Angeles Rams News / Football Analysis / April 25
Rams’ $156M Super Bowl Starter Walks Away After Just 84 Snaps In 2 Seasons

Rams’ $156M Super Bowl Starter Walks Away After Just 84 Snaps In 2 Seasons

Jimmy Garoppolo has earned over $156 million across 12 NFL seasons, a figure that places him among the 35 highest‑paid players in league history. He started Super Bowl LIV for the San Francisco 49ers.

Los Angeles Rams News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24
Puka Nacua A ‘Full Participant’ In Rams’ Offseason Program

Puka Nacua A ‘Full Participant’ In Rams’ Offseason Program

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a treatment center in March, raising questions about his ability to participate in the team’s offseason program.

Steve Avila News / Rams Newswire / April 23
Steve Avila Hoping For Contract Extension With Rams But Will Remain Focused On Football

Steve Avila Hoping For Contract Extension With Rams But Will Remain Focused On Football

There is no secret that the Los Angeles Rams are all-in on going for a Super Bowl this year and the moves they have made this offseason are proof of that.

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