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

Ranking Top NFL Draft Options For Rams at No. 13

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Jared Feinberg | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 8:00 AM ET

The Los Angeles Rams bestow the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft due to their trade back into the second round of last year's event with the Atlanta Falcons, earning their pick for this upcoming selection process.

General manager Les Snead and the Rams will have plenty of options to choose from with their high draft pick, but with only three picks in the first 205 selections, the team must hit on their picks early to get a better return on investment, unless they don't. I ranked the top four options for Los Angeles with well over a month to go until the draft. Let's dive right in.

Option No. 1: Trade back

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Trading down, even if it isn't at No. 13, is a move Snead and the Rams must take due to their 113 pick difference between the third round and sixth round when they select again on Day Three. The draft capital in rounds four through seven is valuable, and having that margin for error is important. If Snead feels the value isn't there at No. 13, he may not hesitate to move back with a team, potentially deeper into the first round.

Option No. 2: Drafting Carnell Tate OR Jordyn Tyson

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Finding a long-term successor for Davante Adams and another stout playmaker to open up the vertical passing game is important for the Rams. In some cases, Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson provide those opportunities with their respective skill sets and play styles. The only reason Makai Lemon is listed is that he plays a similar role to Puka Nacua, with redundancy in talent playing a role.

Option No. 3: Drafting the right tackle of the future

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Rob Havenstrin has retired, which means the starting right tackle for the Rams will either be Warren McClendon or a rookie right tackle. If a talent like Mauigoa, one of the favorites to be the first offensive tackle drafted, is available, it could be a tough choice for Snead to make, especially with other possible talents available. Fano would be a great option as well, regardless of the arm size concerns, as both players provided excellent tape this past season.

Option No. 4: Drafting a non wide receiver or offensive tackle

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Cornerback could still be on the table for the Rams at No. 13—Clemson's Avieon Terrell would be a high selection for a potential nickel role, but he would also add outstanding depth to the room. If safeties Caleb Downs or Dillon Thieneman become options, those would be hard talents to pass up on, as well as tight end Kenyon Sadiq to form an exciting young tandem with former college teammate Terrance Ferguson. How the Rams approach this will be fascinating come draft night.

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

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