The Rams general manager Les Snead has traded the 26th pick of the NFL draft to the Atlanta Falcons, indicating a shift in their draft strategy as they prioritize building depth in other rounds. In return, the Rams received a second-round pick and future assets, including a 2026 first-round pick. This marks a continuation of their trend to avoid selecting in the first round consecutively, a situation last seen in 2015 and 2016 with Todd Gurley and Jared Goff as picks. The draft continues soon, with many expectations for player selections.
"Snead on Thursday night traded the 26th pick to the Atlanta Falcons, sending the 26th pick and a third-round pick for a second and a seventh round pick."
"With the trade, the Rams now hold one pick in the second, one in the third, one in the fourth, four in the sixth, and one in the seventh round."
"This move follows a pattern by Snead, who has previously traded up for players, notably moving up significantly to select Jared Goff, and also trading for Jalen Ramsey."
"The Rams have not drafted a player in the first in consecutive seasons since 2015 and 2016, when they chose Todd Gurley and Jared Goff."
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