Rams already know who will be making plays in their offense of the future

Quarterback Ty Simpson may be the lightning rod among Los Angeles Rams fans in 2026, but he is the pilot of their future offense. And that group has quietly assembled into what could prove to be a very productive new chapter for LA.

It's difficult to overstate the savvy of general manager Les Snead. While continuing to push the roster to new heights today, he has collected a barnful of new thoroughbreds to move the next set of chains.

While many of them are less publicized Day or Day 3 draft picks, if you link the Rams' selections over the past two years, a pattern develops. The organization is stockpiling offensive playmakers for the next generation. In that time, L.A. has added two quarterbacks, two wide receivers, two tight ends, and one running back.

It's not just the positions. It's also the individual prospects added that tell a story about the team's vision for Act II.

Rams fans already know several cast members in the sequel

As L.A. stares down 20-plus expiring contracts and the tough decisions over who warrants an extension, it's worth keeping an eye on the up-and-coming young players who could prove to be future core pieces.

What makes that fountain of youth so noteworthy? The Rams dealt seven draft picks to land Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. The implication is that they are banking on current players to lead the offense in the future. Let's dive into some key names below.

Quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Matthew Caldwell

The future franchise quarterback is none other than Simpson, but don't discount the possibility of Matthew Caldwell establishing himself on the practice squad and potentially filling a Stetson Bennett-esque role once the latter is gone. After entering the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 picks in hand, the Rams have just 10 picks to spend in the next two years. Now they won't need to a select a starting QB, and Caldwell can start earning XP as a possible backup option.

Simpson is the linchpin. Not only will he set the pace and potential of the future offense, but his work with rookie tight end Max Klare, rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels, and running back Jarquez Hunter in 2026 can advance a foundation for the future. It's vital that Simpson form chemistry with his teammates now.

Their NFL careers may depend on it.

Tight ends Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare

The Horns have invested earnestly at the tight end position in two consecutive drafts, emerging with two very different but complementary tight ends. Terrance Ferguson specializes in route-running; he's almost like a big receiver. His size poses matchup problems for the secondary.

Klare, also a productive pass-catcher in college, is more akin to a wildcat who will scratch and claw for every yard and score. He is the more dangerous threat in short-yardage and red-zone scenarios. But combined, the two TEs offer a bright future for the multiple tight-end packages that head coach Sean McVay has leveraged to such success.

Wide receivers Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels

It's easy to be skeptical about the Rams' future receiver room, which right now seems to rest solely in the hands of Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels. But the roster is better situated than it appears. Although Mumpfield struggled as a rookie, catching just 10 of 23 targets, it's also true that he was unable to train with starting quarterback Matthew Stafford throughout training camp, due to the latter's absence.

Davante Adams, a potential Hall of Famer, quickly took the young wideout under his wing. Mumpfield offers a similar ability to create instant separation, and he can only improve as he gains reps and insights from Adams and Stafford.

Daniels isn't the same type of receiver, as he profiles more as a reliable red-zone target than an explosive threat, but he has Velcro hands. That aligns with Puka Nacua's insane catch rate of nearly 78 percent last season. See where this is going?

Running back Jarquez Hunter

While it's hard to know what to expect from Hunter, the fact that he did not see the field as a rookie is not as big a deal at it may seem. In his rookie season with a barren backfield, Kyren Williams rushed 35 times for 139 yards. Similarly, teammate Blake Corum rushed 56 times for 207 yards. Hunter must earn his carries, but he could have an opportunity before you know it.

He enters 2026 with a rookie's energy and a fresh set of legs, but having gained a foundation of experience and knowledge as a pro. Still worried? Both Nacua and Williams shot to the top as pros despite being overlooked in their respective drafts. They blossomed when they were ready to do so.

Rams fans have a bonus this season. Not only do they get to cheer on a Super Bowl contender, they may also glimpse sneak previews of future playmakers. It should be a lot of fun.

As always, thanks for reading.

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