Rams nail every crucial selection in way-too-early 2027 mock draft

Right now, admittedly few Los Angeles Rams fans would give next year a moment's thought. But when you compare the team's expiring contracts to the number of next year's draft picks, well, something isn't mathing.

Four draft picks to fill 20-odd open roster spots is a bit much to ask. Not even general manager Les Snead can satisfy those limitations. And so the Rams are caught once more between a rock and a hard place. 2022 was the last time they faced a similar deficit. Everyone knows how that season turned out.

No, the draft is not the sole source for rebuilding the draft. But neither is free agency. If the Horns deliver this season's hoped-for success, extensions will be very expensive. If, on the other hand, they fall on their faces or underwhelm, the call for change will deflate interest in handing out said extensions.

In either scenario, LA will need to nail the 2027 draft. Might as well start scouting future stars.

A way-too-early projection for a small but mighty 2027 Rams draft class

Round 2 - Clemson receiver TJ Moore

The Rams traded their 2027 first-rounder for Myles Garrett, so they won't hit the clock until Day 2. When they do, Moore's size and attributes make him an intriguing option.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound pass-catcher checks all the boxes but has yet to put it all together, so his 2026 season will make or break his draft stock. After settling for late-round receivers in recent years, the Rams should be eager to scoop him up. Davante Adams will likely be gone, and Moore's height and catch radius could give LA a new red-zone target.

Round 4 - Penn State tackle Anthony Donkoh

No third-rounder either, which was sacrificed for Trent McDuffie. Off to Round 4 and the 6-foot-5, 326-pound Donkoh, who has toggled between tackle and guard for the past three seasons. LA loves big, physical specimens who can fill multiple roles on the offensive front. That's right in Donkoh's wheelhouse.

As the offense prepares to pivot from Matthew Stafford in the near future, the Rams will need to assemble the next generation of pocket protectors to keep his successor safe. Donkoh is more than a solid pick.

Round 5 - Indiana guard Joe Brunner

A Wisconsin transfer considered one of college football's top players on the move, Brunner offers surprising Day 3 value. After four seasons with the Badgers, where Brunner shone last season as the team struggled around him, he steps into the spotlight as a member of the defending NCAA Champions.

Consistently displaying NFL-caliber traits, he would be an ideal Day 3 addition as the Rams plant the seeds of a new chapter.

Round 6 - South Carolina receiver Nyck Harbor

Can Sean McVay use a 6-foot-5, 235-pound wide receiver in his offense? Fans should expect that answer to be yes. Harbor boasts a tight end's stature but fills the role of a wide receiver. He is freakishly bestowed with both speed and size.

He is, however, heavily reliant on his physical gifts, and is limited as a route-runner. Harbor must also improve his contested-catch rate and cut down on episodic drops.

While Harbor may not sound like a Rams prototype, adding former Horns receiver Robert Woods to the coaching staff could work in Harbor's favor. As a player, Bobby Trees excelled in every area Harbor lacks. Under his supervision, and with Harbor's unique athleticism, the result could be an elite NFL receiver.

No matter what, the Rams will find replenishing the ranks a challenging task in 2027. They can't extend everyone - not even close - and there is growing concern that financial constraints could prevent the team from simply "running it back."

Against that backdrop, LA may need to find multiple future and/or present starters in what could be an even smaller draft class than the five-member 2026 crew. That's nothing to be concerned about today, but it's absolutely something to be aware of.

As always, thanks for reading.

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