Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft Guide: What you need to know
Attention Rams supporters! Prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft with exclusive insights and analysis of your team.
Refer to the information below to understand the projected picks for Los Angeles, their positional needs, selection history, notes from the General Manager about the draft, and more. All this information is provided courtesy of the NFL’s research team.
And don’t forget to tune in on Thursday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m. ET for live coverage of the draft on NFL Network and NFL+.
Los Angeles Rams Draft Overview
2023 record: 10-7
Second in NFC South; lost at Lions in Wild Card
Rams 2024 draft picks (11):
Round 1, pick 19
Round 2, pick 52
Round 3, pick 83
Round 3, pick 99 (compensatory pick)
Round 5, pick 154
Round 5, pick 155 (acquired from Pittsburgh Steelers in Kevin Dotson trade)
Round 6, pick 196
Round 6, pick 209 (compensatory pick)
Round 6, pick 213 (compensatory pick)
Round 6, pick 217 (compensatory pick)
Round 7, pick 254 (compensatory pick)
Rams team needs (according to Chad Reuter): Defensive Tackle, Edge, Cornerback, Offensive Tackle, Kicker
Projected Rams first-round selection, via NFL.com draft analysts:
| Analyst | Pick No. 19 |
|---|---|
| Daniel Jeremiah | EDGE Laiatu Latu (UCLA) |
| Charles Davis | QB Bo Nix (ORE) |
| Lance Zierlein | EDGE Laiatu Latu (UCLA) |
| Bucky Brooks | DT Bryon Murphy II (TEX) |
| Peter Schrager | OT Tyler Guyton (OKLA) |
(See all projections at Mock Draft Central)
Rams 2024 Opponents
Home
Eagles, Raiders, Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Vikings, Bills, Dolphins
Away
49ers, Bears, Cardinals, Jets, Lions, Patriots, Saints, Seahawks
Rams Notable Activity Tracker (2024 offseason):
| Adds | Losses |
|---|---|
| G Jonah Jackson (Lions) | C Brian Allen (released) |
| TE Colby Parkinson (Seahawks) | C Coleman Shelton (Bears) |
| CB Darious Williams (Jaguars) | DT Aaron Donald (retired) |
| S Kamren Curl (Commanders) | S Jordan Fuller (Panthers) |
| QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Raiders) | QB Carson Wentz (Chiefs) |
| CB Tre'Davious White (Bills) |
Rams Decision Makers
Owner/Chairman: Stan Kroenke
Chief Operating Officer: Kevin Demoff
General Manager: Les Snead
Head Coach: Sean McVay
Les Snead
Since 2012, Snead has served as the General Manager of the Rams.
Rams Draft Notes
Since 2012
– 110 total players drafted
– 8 Rams Pro Bowlers selected
– 0 1st-rd picks since Jared Goff in 2016
Snead has selected two Offensive Players of the Year, namely running back Todd Gurley and wide receiver Cooper Kupp, in the draft. He also drafted a defensive tackle, Aaron Donald, who went on to win the Defensive Player of the Year award three times before retiring after the 2023 season.
In 2021, the LAR became the first team in the Common Draft era to trade several first-round picks for a player aged 30 or above, specifically Matthew Stafford who was 32 years old at the time of the trade.
The Rams have not had a 1st-round pick since they selected Jared Goff in 2016.
Tied for the second-longest first-round drought in the common draft era.
Rams 1st-Round Picks
Since 2016
Draft Rams Pick
2023 Traded to DET (Matthew Stafford trade)
2022 Traded to DET (Matthew Stafford trade)
2021 Traded to JAX (Jalen Ramsey trade)
2020 Traded to JAX (Jalen Ramsey trade)
In 2019, traded to ATL, moving down into the 2nd round.
2018 Traded to NE (Brandin Cooks trade)
Traded to TEN in 2017 as part of Jared Goff trade up.
2016 QB Jared Goff
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Most Consecutive Drafts Without 1st-Rd Selection
Common Draft Era (Since 1967)
Drafts Team Streak
1969-1979 Washington 11
2017-2023 Rams 7
1984-1990 Washington 7
– LAR has selected 8 players in the top-70 ovr picks since 2017
– 7 of the 8 were an offensive player (other: S Taylor Rapp in 2019)
Offensive Guard Steve Avila (2023), Wide Receivers Tutu Atwell (2021), Van Jefferson (2020), Cooper Kupp (2019), Running Backs Cam Akers (2020) and Darrell Henderson (2019), and Tight End Gerald Everett (2017).
Akers, Henderson, Jefferson, Everett, and Rapp have left the Rams.
The Rams chose 14 players in the 2023 Draft, the highest number in the NFL, but they didn’t have a 1st Round pick.
Steve Avila, a 2nd round pick, started all 17 games at left guard during his rookie season.
In the 2023 NFL season, 3rd-round edge rushers Kobie Turner, with 9.0 sacks, and Byron Young, with 8.0 sacks, ranked 1st and 2nd respectively among all rookies for sacks.
Puka Nacua, a 5th round draft pick, set a rookie record in 2023 by leading the Los Angeles Rams with 1,486 receiving yards.
In the last two drafts, the Rams have chosen a pro-bowler in the 5th Round.
Puka Nacua, who is ranked 177 overall in 2023, broke the all-time rookie record with 1,486 receiving yards.
In 2023, Kyren Williams, who was ranked 164 overall in 2022, led the NFL with an average of 95.3 rushing yards per game.
Last time Rams picked each position in first round:
| Position | Year | Player | School | Pick No. (Overall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 2016 | Jared Goff | Cal | 1st |
| RB | 2015 | Todd Gurley | Georgia | 10th |
| WR | 2013 | Tavon Austin | West Virginia | 8th |
| TE | 1969 | Bob Klein | USC | 21st |
| OT | 2014 | Greg Robinson | Auburn | 2nd |
| OG | Never | |||
| C | 1990 | Bern Brostek | Washington | 23rd |
| DE | 2011 | Robert Quinn | North Carolina | 14th |
| DT | 2014 | Aaron Donald | Pittsburgh | 13th |
| LB | 2013 | Alec Ogletree | Georgia | 30th |
| CB | 2006 | Tye Hill | Clemson | 15th |
| S | 2001 | Adam Archuleta | Arizona State | 20th |
| P | Never | |||
| K | Never |
Compiled by the NFL Research team. All data current as of April 16, 2024.
