The 2025 NFL Draft is just 10 days away, so rumors and projections are flying. This will be the second-straight season where the Rams possess a first-round pick after seven years without one.
With the draft just 10 days away, here are the latest projections for what the Rams will do with pick No. 26, including a pair of corners and a quarterback:
Hairston's blazing speed was on full display with his NFL Combine-best 40-yard dash, but he's more than just a blazer. Fluid movement and elite anticipation give Hairston big-play ability, helping him collect six interceptions and three pick-sixes over the past two seasons.
"The Rams tied for 25th in passing yards allowed per play and 20th in pass defense last season," Arthur wrote. "Hairston led all players with a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and paced the SEC with five picks in 2023."
In Filice's mock draft, the Rams trade back two picks to No. 28 with the Lions (compensation not included).
Campbell is widely considered one of the top inside linebacker prospects in this year's draft thanks to his ideal blend of quickness and physicality. Recently, the Rams have not valued linebackers this high in the draft, but Campbell would add a dynamic presence against the run and pass to the middle of the Rams' defense.
"A first-team All-SEC linebacker with hybrid skills as a pass rusher, Campbell put on a show in Indianapolis," Filice wrote. "But a post-combine shoulder surgery has created uncertainty around his draft stock.
"The only problem with this projection? Well, Les Snead hasn't spent a top-100 pick on a linebacker since back when the Rams were in St. Louis (Alec Ogletree, No. 30 overall, 2013). But Campbell could be a monster in Chris Shula's defense, extending the fun youth movement up front to the second level. So, I say EFF THEM PICK TENDENCIES!!"
Hairston's game speed matches what he showed at the combine. Plus, his instincts and quickness are rare traits birthed from a diverse athletic background, which the Rams could use to complement the lengthy Ahkello Witherspoon. Hairston could help the Rams address both their short-term championship window and long-term stability at the cornerback position, one reason he's been linked to the team so often.
"Maxwell Hairston lit up the combine with a 4.28 40-yard dash and a nearly 40-inch vertical (39.5 inches)," Podell wrote. "He would also fit well in defensive coordinator Chris Shula's scheme. Los Angeles brought back Ahkello Witherspoon on a one-year deal, and the Rams can replace him with more athleticism at the position in 2025 and beyond."
The only offensive player in this mock draft roundup, Dart has been flying up draft boards. Giving him time to learn under Matthew Stafford would allow Dart to train his processing to match his already pro-ready arm talent. He's an intriguing prospect that has been linked to the Rams many times over the past few months.
Sean McVay has said L.A. would look to add a young quarterback this offseason, and Dart projects as a high-upside player that could benefit from veteran leadership.
"I love this pick because of the potential," Kiper Jr. wrote. "Rams coach Sean McVay could develop Dart into a legit future starter... Dart can hit receivers' strike zones on a rope, and his ability to throw on the run is fun to watch... Given a season to learn under Stafford and transition to the NFL game after playing in Lane Kiffin's RPO-happy offense, Dart has a high ceiling in the pros."
Plocher has the Rams selecting a more traditional cornerback prospect in Amos. At 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Amos ran a 4.43 40-yard dash, so his size and speed are both ideal for a NFL defensive back. He compiled the best season of his college career in 2024, ranking eighth in the FBS with 12 forced incompletions while allowing the fewest receiving yards (276) among all cornerbacks with at least 450 coverage snaps in the regular season.
"None of the Rams' outside cornerbacks earned PFF coverage grades above 63.0 in 2024," Plocher wrote. "Trey Amos is a scheme-diverse cornerback who tallied 75.0-plus PFF grades in both man and zone coverage in 2024."
