A month ago, the Rams surprisingly selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick.
Despite quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the Rams to an NFC championship game, winning NFL MVP and deciding to return for the 2026 season, the Rams looked to pick their quarterback of the future rather than just focusing on winning now. Los Angeles could have used their first-round pick on another offensive lineman or playmaker, but opted to take Simpson.