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By Anne Erickson
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The 2026 NFL draft is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Rams will be looking to build on the success that they had last season going into the 2026-27 season with some fresh faces for the team.
The three-day event begins on Thursday, April 23, from Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. ET, and it airs live on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App.
Jordan Reid of ESPN has released a comprehensive seven-round mock draft rattling off all 32 teams' picks in the draft.
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"I've compiled these projections based on my latest intel from conversations with sources throughout the league, months of scouting the entire class and examining each team's biggest positional needs," he explains in the feature. "I didn't project any trades, but that doesn't mean there won't be surprises and intrigue."
For the Los Angeles Rams, he has the team taking Makai Lemon, a wide receiver, out of USC with their No. 13 pick, from Atlanta.
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"The Rams' roster is pretty stout, but there is a need at receiver alongside Davante Adams and Puka Nacua," he notes in the piece. "Lemon is a reliable and competitive target who would be an ideal fit in Sean McVay's scheme."
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Lemon clocked 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, and that says a lot. But, Reid adds that "what was most impressive was his 21 forced missed tackles (14th among FBS receivers). Matthew Stafford would love Lemon's YAC ability and sure-handedness (one drop)."
Why Makai Lemon is a Solid Fit for the Rams
There's one reason Lemon should go to the Rams, and that reason is Stafford. This team has a MVP-winning quarterback who is still playing in him prime, and the Rams have a real chance to go all the way next season.
The only way they'll do it is by surrounding Stafford with a solid offensive line, and Lemon could instantly be part of that. His numbers show that he's ready for a starter gig, and his chemistry with Stafford could be off the charts.
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