Rams’ solution to growing crisis might be easier than anyone expected

While GM Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams have continued to build the roster elsewhere, adding along the front five at offensive tackle could quickly become a position of focus in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With two first-round selections and an aging Rob Havenstein potentially expediting plans, luckily, the upcoming class is stocked with young, high-upside tackles who already flash pro-ready traits.

Here are five names Rams fans should keep on their radar as the fall progresses.

Five 2026 draft prospects Rams fans should become familiar with

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

A former five-star recruit, Mauigoa has the rare combination of size, power, and athletic ability that NFL teams covet. With verified measurements (summer grades) at 6-foot-6, 329 pounds, he already looks like a Sunday starter.

Miami has leaned on him throughout his career, and he’s shown the ability to hold his own against speed rushers while mauling defenders in the run game. His frame and movement skills make him a candidate to start on either side of the line, and his raw upside could make him one of the first tackles off the board in 2026.

Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Fano offers a different profile than Mauigoa, winning more with technique and athleticism than sheer size. He’s light on his feet and excels in mirroring pass rushers, traits that could make him a natural fit for zone-heavy offenses like McVay’s.

Though he doesn’t carry the same overwhelming power as some of his peers, Fano’s polish, intelligence, and versatility -- with the ability to kick inside to guard if needed -- give him high value for a team looking for flexibility across the offensive line.

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

On the opposite side of Utah’s line, Lomu brings the brute strength and sturdy frame that perfectly complement Fano’s athletic style. He projects as more of a traditional left tackle, with the length and base to anchor against NFL edge rushers.

Lomu is especially effective in the run game, where his ability to displace defenders and create lanes makes him a true asset. While still developing consistency in his pass sets, his ceiling as a blindside protector is clear, and NFL teams love his blend of size and competitive edge.

Isaiah World, OT, Oregon

World is one of the more intriguing names in the class thanks to his natural tools.

At 6-foot-8, he has exceptional length and looks every bit the part of an NFL pass protector. What makes him extremely intriguing however is his potential, as he's just now beginning to scratch the surface.

He's had flashes of dominance in his prior stop at Nevada and through his first four games at Oregon, and with proper development, he could emerge as one of the highest-ceiling tackles in the draft.

For the Rams, he's the type of swing-for-the-fences pick that could pay off big for a team that slings it around the yard.

Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Few tackles in the country are as battle-tested as Proctor. After transferring back to Alabama from Iowa, he’s faced SEC edge talent week in and week out and steadily improved his technique.

His massive frame gives him natural power as a run blocker, and he’s shown steady progress against speed in pass protection. He hasn't been perfect, but Proctor has the makeup of a cornerstone tackle; physical, durable, and experienced at the highest level of college football.