Whether or not the Rams draft Stafford's replacement is still almost a year away, but ESPN's Jordan Reid believes that the best prospect to takeover for the current Rams quarterback is LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. Reid wrote that the Rams could trade up from whichever pick is higher (most likely the Atlanta Falcons ' selection) to secure Nussmeier.

It’s never too early for a mock draft. Rams fans in particular may have their eyes on the future more than other NFL fanbases. Los Angeles traded away their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, allowing the Falcons to move up and take James Pearce Jr.