Av's 2026 Rams Draft Board: Version 2.0 (Post-Combine/Top 40 Prospects/w/TRADE LINES) Here's my post-Combine update! *I've expanded the board from 25 to 40 prospects. **I've added two "TRADE LINES" If any of the players above the first trade line are on the board at #13, the presumption is that I'd make the pick and decline trade offers. If any of the players above the second trade line are available at pick #29, I again would favor just making the pick. (Either presumption, of course, can be overridden by a truly lopsided offer but, presuming relatively "equal value," I'd just make the pick). ***This could become somewhat outdated after the first wave of free agency (after which I'll post a Version 3.0), but here's my current list! 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6’5, 236) 2. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6’0, 187) 3. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6’0, 206) 4. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (6’5, 244) 5. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6’0, 212) 6. Reuben Bain, DE/EDGE, Miami (6’2, 263) 7. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (6’4, 241) 8. Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5’11, 192) TRADE LINE 1 (PICK 13) 9. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6’2, 192) 10. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (6’4, 251) 11. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6’1, 188) 12. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6’4, 212) 13. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5’11, 186) 14. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State (6’2, 326) 15. KC Concepcion, WR/PR, Texas A&M (6’0, 196) 16. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina (6’0, 189) 17. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (6’3, 201) TRADE LINE 2 (PICK 29) 18. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6'5, 329) 19. Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana (6’0, 199) 20. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6’3, 241) 21. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6’2, 203) 22. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon (6’0, 201) 23. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (6’0, 193) 24. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (6’0, 193) 25. Olavaivega Ione, OG, Penn State (6’4, 320) 26. Spencer Fano, OT/OG, Utah (6’5, 311) 27. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (6’7, 315) 28. Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee (6’4, 198) 29. Anthony Hill, LB, Texas (6’2, 238) 30. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama (6’1, 206) 31. Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut (6’0, 192) 32. Zxavian Harris, DT, Mississippi (6’8, 330) 33. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6’2, 253) 34. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson (6’2, 198) 35. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (6’6, 321) 36. Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina (6’1, 210) 37. C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia (6’1, 230) 38. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon (6’4, 314) 39. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas (6’0, 182) 40. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (6’6, 313)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230695#msg-1230695Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:13:47 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230889#msg-1230889 the latest and greatest mock in today's Athletic.......https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230889#msg-1230889 21Dog RamsFootballFans.comWed, 04 Mar 2026 10:15:35 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230819#msg-1230819 Re: If we want a WR at #29...https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230819#msg-1230819
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I feel like at least one three very good options (Boston, Concepcion, Cooper) will be there.

Out of those 3, I am guessing its Concepcion that`s the only one left at #29. Before the combine I would have said Cooper, but I think he got a little boost, and with Buffalo at #26 and San Francisco at #27, I don`t think he gets past them.

I was recently saying the very same thing about if the Rams want to wait until #29 to take a CB. There is likely to be at least one very good option there. Its going to all come down to what they do at #13. I think they are more likely to go offensive weapon at #13.]]> PaulButcher59 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 03 Mar 2026 15:42:42 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230801#msg-1230801 If we want a WR at #29...https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230801#msg-1230801 AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 03 Mar 2026 13:51:19 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230789#msg-1230789 Re: The more I see, the more I like Omar Cooper.https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230789#msg-1230789
He's slippery in the open field ........He ran a 4.3 at the combine.

Here's my take......Go watch some highlights and you will see what I'm talking about.....Also, stick him back as Punt Returner because he's got some moves!]]> oldschoolramfan RamsFootballFans.comTue, 03 Mar 2026 11:44:19 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230783#msg-1230783 Re: Great work solid listhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230783#msg-1230783 AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 03 Mar 2026 11:15:38 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230775#msg-1230775 Great work solid listhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230775#msg-1230775
Looks good though.]]> alyoshamucci RamsFootballFans.comTue, 03 Mar 2026 09:22:25 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230742#msg-1230742 Caleb Downs *RUMOR*https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230742#msg-1230742
Not taking it as a legitimate Red Flag at this point, but it bears watching.]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 22:22:12 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230725#msg-1230725 Some teams clocked Tate in the 4.45-4.47 range..https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230725#msg-1230725
The Sadiq-McVay dynamic is interesting. TE is McVay`s favorite position and you know he`s thinking about what he can do with Sadiq if he drafted him. The only possible scenario I see it happening is if the Rams go CB at #13 and Sadiq is still on the board at #29 and the Rams WR targets are gone. Something tells me Omar Cooper Jr. goes in somewhere in the 20's, before #29. Apparently the Bills (#26) and the 49ers (#27) like him a lot.]]> PaulButcher59 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 17:43:27 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230708#msg-1230708 Thanks, as always, for the feedback...https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230708#msg-1230708
My issue with Hunter is that he was a guy listed at 325 lbs. (nice NT size), then showed up at the Combine at 318, but it didn't help on his times or vertical/broad jumps. This could be an example of post-Combine overthinking, I confess, but he just fell short of my list.

As far as Simson goes... if the Rams make some significant improvements in free agency, I might start thinking of making "future picks" like a QB prospect. Right now, though, its "win now" mode.

You bring up a good point about the trade lines. If multiple players above either line are there at 13 or 29, it does allow for small (moving back 2-3 spots) moves to add mid-round picks.

Thanks again!]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 14:43:31 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230706#msg-1230706 Outstanding listhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230706#msg-1230706
I wonder what happens with Tate. His film is great. But he measured the same height and lighter in weight than Tyson. Then his 40 time. I figured he's run a 4.49-4.5, so 4.53 is not an issue to me, and I doubt it is to the Rams.

Bailey is long gone, but he rest of group 9-17 should be available at 13, so if the Rams are good any of them, a small trade down is on the table. The Rams def. want to get a 4th round pick in this draft. Tate, McCoy and Boston are my favorites in that order.

Group 18-40 is by far my favorite group (that is actually obtainable)
Chris Johnson I mocked to the Rams in 1.0 at pick 29, he had an amazing combine. I still like him at 29.

Omar Cooper is a guy I am seriously considering putting at 29 in 2.0. Daniel Jeremiah called him the "Ramsiest" WR in the draft. He really fits.

Tyson is a question mark. I was off the fence with him and his injury history, now after the combine and Lemon's interviews and Tates size, I think I'm back on the fence. People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, I'm thinkin' I'm back.

Dillon Thieneman is a favorite of mine, and he really showed out. Its a deep SAF class, and the Rams don't seem to prioritize SAF early, so not sure he's a legit target, but he would be on my short list at 29.

Freeling may have tested his way into the top half of the draft. He's raw, but a stud. I really like Max Iheanachor and Caleb Lomu at OT as well.

Peter Woods as a 198 lb. DT is a no draft for me (had to pick on your typo) I think Woods would be a luxury pick in all seriousness.

Sadiq is long gone by 29, I am really curious about the Rams interest in him. If they like Oregon TEs, they have to absolutely love him. He is bigger and faster than most WRs in this draft. So could the Rams use him as a WR in 11 personnel and as a TE in 13 personnel? I'm being serious. Its a lot of routes to learn, but just imagine what McVay could do with him, and they tried to get Bowers. He's a weapon aligned anywhere.

Cashius Howell seems like a Rams style EDGE

Really great list. Surprised I didn't see Lee Hunter on the list, I'm assuming he was a just missed guy.
No Ty Simpson. Interesting. I think in the win now window, he doesn't fit. But he seems like a fit.]]> Deadpool RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 14:24:38 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230698#msg-1230698 Applying board to simulators, who did we get?https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230698#msg-1230698ProFootballNetwork
13. Makai Lemon
29. Jermod McCoy
61. Cashius Howell
93. Jalon Kilgore

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13. Mansoor Delane
29. Kayden McDonald
61. Germie Bernard
93. Malik Muhammad

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13. Mansoor Delane
29. Kayden McDonald
61. Skyler Bell
93. Malik Muhammad]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 13:07:51 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230695#msg-1230695 Av's 2026 Rams Draft Board: Version 2.0 (Post-Combine/Top 40 Prospects/w/TRADE LINES)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1230695,1230695#msg-1230695
*I've expanded the board from 25 to 40 prospects.

**I've added two "TRADE LINES" If any of the players above the first trade line are on the board at #13, the presumption is that I'd make the pick and decline trade offers. If any of the players above the second trade line are available at pick #29, I again would favor just making the pick. (Either presumption, of course, can be overridden by a truly lopsided offer but, presuming relatively "equal value," I'd just make the pick).

***This could become somewhat outdated after the first wave of free agency (after which I'll post a Version 3.0), but here's my current list!

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6’5, 236)
2. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6’0, 187)
3. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6’0, 206)
4. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (6’5, 244)
5. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6’0, 212)
6. Reuben Bain, DE/EDGE, Miami (6’2, 263)
7. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (6’4, 241)
8. Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5’11, 192)
TRADE LINE 1 (PICK 13)
9. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6’2, 192)
10. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (6’4, 251)
11. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6’1, 188)
12. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6’4, 212)
13. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5’11, 186)
14. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State (6’2, 326)
15. KC Concepcion, WR/PR, Texas A&M (6’0, 196)
16. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina (6’0, 189)
17. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (6’3, 201)
TRADE LINE 2 (PICK 29)
18. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6'5, 329)
19. Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana (6’0, 199)
20. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6’3, 241)
21. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6’2, 203)
22. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon (6’0, 201)
23. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (6’0, 193)
24. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (6’0, 193)
25. Olavaivega Ione, OG, Penn State (6’4, 320)
26. Spencer Fano, OT/OG, Utah (6’5, 311)
27. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (6’7, 315)
28. Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee (6’4, 198)
29. Anthony Hill, LB, Texas (6’2, 238)
30. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama (6’1, 206)
31. Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut (6’0, 192)
32. Zxavian Harris, DT, Mississippi (6’8, 330)
33. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6’2, 253)
34. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson (6’2, 198)
35. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (6’6, 321)
36. Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina (6’1, 210)
37. C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia (6’1, 230)
38. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon (6’4, 314)
39. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas (6’0, 182)
40. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (6’6, 313)]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comMon, 02 Mar 2026 12:47:55 -0500