Los Angeles Rams Prepare 2025 Season, Eye 2026 Draft Moves

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the Los Angeles Rams are generating significant attention with high expectations for both their team and individual players. Sports Illustrated analysts predict the Rams will be a top NFC contender, with Albert Breer favoring them as the number one seed and Jared Verse as a strong Defensive Player of the Year candidate, while Matt Verderame foresees a deep playoff run ending with a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Verse, entering his second year, is highlighted for his pass-rushing impact, with optimism that he could reach around 14.5 sacks and be among the league's defensive elite. Meanwhile, the Rams are actively planning for the future, with general manager Les Snead scouting potential quarterback successors like South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, aligning with coach Sean McVay’s preference for a dual-threat quarterback. In preparation for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams hold two first-round picks and face key roster needs at cornerback, offensive line, and quarterback, with mock drafts suggesting selections like Utah’s offensive tackle Spencer Fano and Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen to strengthen their roster. Despite questions about their secondary and linebacker group, the Rams' defense is expected to leverage a strong pass rush to compensate, and the team is poised to begin the season at SoFi Stadium against the Houston Texans.