Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead watches during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Quarterbacks Rams Should Consider in NFL Draft

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Carter Landis | Last updated Dec 26, 2025 9:00 AM ET

The Los Angeles Rams are currently in pursuit of the No. 1 seed in the NFC, battling rival Seattle for the top spot.

While Rams fans are focused on the team’s potential Super Bowl run, the front office gets the best of both worlds from a team-building standpoint. LA is a contender but also has a premium 2026 NFL Draft selection.

Thanks to some nifty maneuvering in last year’s first round by General Manager Les Snead, the Rams hold the Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick next April. If the pick holds, they would have the No. 11 overall pick.

While quarterback Matthew Stafford is playing at an MVP level, LA has afforded itself the luxury of thinking about the future. The Rams can draft their future quarterback with that pick, and no one would bat an eye.

But which quarterbacks might the Rams consider in the first round and beyond? Let’s break down a few names that make sense.

(Keep in mind, players can still return to school, so there is a chance they may not be around come April.)

Ty Simpson, Alabama

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Simpson has had some highs for the Crimson Tide this season, but also some lows. The redshirt junior has completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 3,500 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only five interceptions. He has also rushed for two scores, although he is not traditionally a dual-threat quarterback.

Simpson has impressive tools and mechanics, throwing a smooth ball and commanding an offense. Sean McVay would like how he carries himself, and the Rams may have the chance to take him in the middle of the first round.

John Mateer, Oklahoma

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One of the biggest firecrackers at the position in college football, Mateer can beat defenses in several ways. Mateer has completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He likes to tuck the ball and run, rushing for 431 yards and eight touchdowns.

Mateer is a confident player and a high-level processor, and he might be a developmental project McVay likes on the second or third day of the draft.

Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

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Maybe the most underrated quarterback in college football, Robertson could become the next late-round Rams draft steal. Robertson was one of the best passers in the country, completing 60.4 percent of his passes for 3,681 yards (2nd in FBS) and 31 touchdowns (2nd in FBS).

The lack of buzz surrounding Robertson is confusing, given how sound his mechanics are and his ability to make big plays at any time. If the league lets the Rams get Robertson late in the draft, they may regret it.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Rams on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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