Tyson Jordyn headlines Rams 3-round mock draft aiming for weapons vs successors

While the Los Angeles Rams hold plenty of draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft, the willingness of some NFL teams to part ways with picks for impact players throws a foggy uncertainty over the event. Were teams willing to spend picks now in hopes of getting stronger for a postseason push? Or was it a conscious decision that votes a lack of confidence in the talent up for grabs in the next draft?

General manager Les Snead did not part easily with draft picks at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. So, fans can take some solace in the fact that Los Angeles retained almost all of its draft pick arsenal after the trade deadline had passed.

And that is vital for this team. After spending lavish amounts of money on the offensive side of the football, the bill will begin to come due on the defense. It won't be enough to simply cut checks and hope for the best. General manager Les Snead understands that inexpensive rookies must be on board to allow cheaper alternatives to costly extensions.

And so, we pivot to the offense in the latest Rams mock draft for 2026. To create salary cap space to extend inside linebacker Nate Landman, outside linebacker Byron Young, and safety Quentin Lake, the team must restock playmakers on the offensive side of the football. Who might they be, you ask?

In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams select

While Los Angeles is projected to lose just 18 free agents in 2026, some of the losses may be critical. The team faces expiring contracts with four offensive linemen, two wide receivers, five defensive backs, one quarterback, two inside linebackers, one edge rusher, one tight end, one defensive lineman, and one long snapper. Extensions will be costly. Rookies will not.

Round 1: Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson

At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, rookie wide receiver prospect Jordyn Tyson is going to show up in a big way in this offense. He has the size, speed, and physicality to create mismatches, no matter how the offense uses him.

He excels at creating separation, aligning him with Davante Adams and Konata Mumpfield in that regard. He still needs some polish, but his ceiling is off the charts.

Round 1: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is back on the shopping list because he has not convinced every draft analyst that he is the real deal. But at 6-foot-3 and 206 pounds, he's awfully close. In 2025, he has tossed 1,772 yards and 19 touchdowns to just four interceptions in eight games.

He is a quick-release pocket passer who reads coverages and rolls through progressions like a supercomputer. Best of all, his maturity and leadership ability are above reproach.

Round 2: Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker

Until the 2026 NFL scouting combine, the order of rookie draft prospects will remain the same. And so, Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker reappears in Round 2. He is a run-blocking mauler, but will arrive in the NFL in need of refinement in pass blocking.

Some draft scouts project him to the interior, but he is just too good not to be viewed as competition for offensive tackle. At 6-foot-5 and over 200 pounds, he has the size and power. He won't be inked in as a rookie starter, but he adds incredible depth to the offensive line.

Round 3: Penn State guard Olaivavego Ioane

Will one of the best rookie interior offensive linemen fall to Round 3? Perhaps not. But the Pro Football Focus simulator continues to project him there, and the offense certainly would benefit from adding him. Standing 6-foot-4 and tipping the scales at 336 pounds, he is a worthy teammate to Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson. But he brings so much to the NFL that he could wrest a starting role from one of them.

He is a small fortress, versatile enough to play both guard roles and even kick out to serve as an offensive tackle in an emergency. He loves to block, and his hand and footwork are NFL-level. He may struggle with creative stunts and blitz packages, but that is an area that coaching can correct.

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