NFL Draft changes could catch some Rams fans by surprise on Day 1

10 minutes is not a very long time. Unless your team is just two picks from stepping up to the podium to announce its selection. Under those circumstances, the 10 minutes between picks seems like a lifetime. Well, the NFL noticed and has introduced a rule change in 2026 that will shorten every fan's wait time.

Round 1 selections will only have eight minutes, not ten minutes. And that two -minute difference between selections shortens Round 1 by more than one entire hour. So what? Well, if you were planning to hop aboard the 2026 NFL Draft around the time that the Los Angeles Rams make their selection at the 13th overall pick, you will have missed the fun by nearly half an hour.

The best advice for this draft's first-round action is to tune in as early as possible. There will be some early trades and surprises that could impact LA's options when they are on the clock. If you cannot stay glued to your television, the draft is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm PT. LA should be on the clock on or about 6:30 pm PT. Of course, that presumes Los Angeles is making their selection at 13.

Don't expect that to hold.

Rams are projected to do just about anything in this draft

Even as one NFL insider warns LA Rams fans not to be shocked if the team trades up to select Notre Dame elite running back Jeremiyah Love, two other NFL experts hint that the Rams will be lured by the Detroit Lions to trade back in Round 1. One of the trade-back projections comes from Peter Schrager, a guy who often has his finger on the Rams' pulse.

General manager Les Snead seldom limits his options prior to the draft's actual arrival. He is confident enough in his knowledge and understanding to wing it throughout the multi-day event. And his track record, particularly that of uncovering NFL starters late in the event, proves he is on the right track.

Need help following along during the draft? Fansided has an impressive interactive draft big board up and running. Not only does it provide solid, instant analysis for each likely round one player, but it also offers insight into the best fits on Day 1 for each NFL team.

Need more? Sports Illustrated offers a live NFL draft tracker. Not only will that be a solid source, but many articles featuring selected players will be penned by trusted FanSided's NFL site experts. Since the draft will encompass the next several days, you can fill your downtime by catching up on rivals and favorite rookies.

Of course, we will be monitoring the action and sharing everything we know. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. For all the fans who have stuck around throughout the entire offseason, business is about to pick up.

And as always, thanks for reading.

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