Los Angeles Rams select Terrance Ferguson as their tight end pick and Josaiah Stewart as their edge rusher draft choice in the NFL Draft.
Let's Chat About the Rams' NFL Draft Picks 🏈 🌟
The Rams headed into the NFL draft without any glaring needs, but they still managed to strengthen their roster. With two first-round picks in the 2026 draft already in their pockets, Les Snead and Sean McVay played it cool and added depth over the two days.
On day two, the Rams selected Terrance Ferguson, a tight end from Oregon, in the second round and Josaiah Stewart, an outside linebacker from Michigan, in the third. McVay called it a successful Day 2.
The Rams had traded the 26th overall pick and a third-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for a second-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and a 2026 first-round pick. With veteran tight end Tyler Higbee entering the final year of his contract, McVay snagged another versatile weapon in Ferguson, who's got a bit of a Chris Cooley and Travis Kelce vibe to him.
But don't get your hopes too high. McVay admitted that Ferguson isn't Kelce or Cooley yet, but his instincts, speed, and adaptability could let them explore some new stuff. Ferguson spent the last four months training with former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen, whom McVay described as one of his favorites.
The Rams' next pick came much later, at No. 90, causing a bit of speculation that Snead might trade up. But the patient general manager waited 44 picks to select Stewart, a defensive prospect with a road to the NFL similar to that of some other Rams players who started at small schools before making the leap to Power 5 programs.
Stewart's move from Coastal Carolina to Michigan was one of the best decisions he made, he said. And the Rams concluded the draft with rounds four through seven still to come. They've got a pick in the fourth round, three in the sixth, and one in the seventh.
Rams' Draft Picks; A Mix of Talent and Patience 🌟 🏈
The Rams' draft strategy this year was all about adding depth, and they did just that with their selection of Terrance Ferguson and Josaiah Stewart. Ferguson, a tight end with a blend of speed and athleticism, could become a reliable, mismatch-creating target for QB Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, Stewart, an outside linebacker with a small-school-to-Power-5 journey, could fit right in with the growing lineup of defensive prospects on the Rams' roster.
Don't forget, the draft isn't over just yet, with rounds four through seven still to come. The Rams will be back at it, working to strengthen their roster and continue their quest for Super Bowl glory.
- The Rams, based in Los Angeles, California, demonstrated their strategic patience during the NFL draft, focusing on adding depth.
- On day two of the draft, the Rams selected Terrance Ferguson, a versatile tight end from Oregon, and Josaiah Stewart, an outside linebacker from Michigan.
- Ferguson, with a Chris Cooley and Travis Kelce-like style, could be a reliable, mismatch-creating target for QB Matthew Stafford in American football.
- Stewart, having followed a similar path as some Rams players who ascended from small schools to Power 5 programs, could integrate seamlessly into the Rams' growing defensive prospects.
- With the draft not yet complete, the Rams still have a pick in the fourth round, three in the sixth, and one in the seventh to further fortify their roster in their pursuit of Super Bowl glory.
- In the sixth round, the Rams have multiple opportunities to Returning to the draft, they'll aim to continue building their roster and moving towards their True objective: Super Bowl victory.
- Jalen, if he's part of the Rams' future plans, might find inspiration in Stewart's journey from a small school to a Power 5 program, just as Stewart did in his move from Coastal Carolina to Michigan.
