The draft is full of promising prospects for the Rams to consider, all the way up to the seventh round. As likely as it is that the Rams could take one with their first pick at 13th overall, they could also choose to wait and hope to find another mid-rounder like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
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Here is a wide receiver prospect the Rams could target in each round (Note: The Rams do not have fourth or fifth round picks).
Round 1: Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
There are several first-round wide receivers the Rams could consider, including Makai Lemon, Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepción and even Denzel Boston. Tyson and Lemon would be targets at 13th overall, while the others would likely be options if the Rams trade down.
As easy as it is to connect Lemon to the Rams, Tyson might be a better fit with a higher ceiling. He can contribute immediately as a No. 3 receiver, while also being a viable replacement for Davante Adams on the outside. If healthy, he could end up being the best receiver in this class.
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Round 2: Germie Bernard, Alabama
Bernard doesn’t wow with his size, speed or dazzling athleticism, but he’s simply a well-rounded receiver who does everything well. That sounds exactly like the type of player the Rams are looking for at the position. He’s by no means small or slow — he’s 6-foot-1 and 206 pounds with 4.48 speed — but he’s not necessarily explosive either.
As a WR3, he can do anything the Rams ask of him. And he has the college production to raise his ceiling as a prospect. He led Alabama with 50 receptions in 2024 and was first on the team in receiving yards (862) last season, also catching seven touchdown passes.
Round 3: De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
The Rams had a formal meeting with Stribling at the combine, showing at least some level of interest in the Ole Miss wide receiver. He is a physical receiver with 4.36 speed, 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds. Stribling had back-to-back 800-yard seasons in 2024 and 2025, first at Oklahoma State and then at Ole Miss, scoring six touchdowns each year.
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He would be a solid wide receiver for the Rams in the third round, adding a guy with good hands and impressive ball skills to complement Adams and Nacua.
Round 4: Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
The Rams lack a true vertical threat on offense after Tutu Atwell failed to perform in that role. Brazzell looks nothing like Atwell in terms of his body type — he’s 6-foot-4 and 198 pounds — but he’s a blazer for his size (4.37). His combination of height and speed makes him an intriguing option for the Rams, even if he isn’t as well-rounded as other receivers in his class.
Brazzell was quiet in his first season at Tennessee in 2024, but broke out last year with 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns on 62 receptions. The Rams don’t have a fourth-round pick, so they might have to go up (or down) for him.
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Round 5: Ja’Kobie Lane, USC
If the Rams don’t take Lemon in the first, they could target his teammate Lane later. Lane is another big receiver at 6-4 and 200 pounds, and he still possesses decent speed after running a 4.47 at the combine.
After scoring 12 touchdowns on just 43 receptions in 2024, he found the end zone just four times last season on 49 receptions. He also never had more than 745 yards in a single season, so the production wasn’t the best in terms of yards. Still, he would give the Rams a different type of wide receiver with his taller frame, although if they want him in the fifth round, they’ll need to make a trade considering they lack a fifth-round pick.
Round 6: Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
Douglas is 6-foot-3 and has 4.39 speed, which is different than the types of receivers the Rams currently have. His frame and speed make him a player who could find success as a downfield threat, although he needs to address some of the dropping issues that plagued him in college.
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He’s not someone who would immediately step into a starting role, but with time to develop, he could become an outside contributor opposite Nacua. In two seasons at Texas Tech, he accumulated 877 yards and 846 yards, scoring 13 total touchdowns the last two years.
Round 7: Zavion Thomas, LSU
The Rams wouldn’t draft Thomas strictly as a receiver. He is someone who would also contribute as a returner on special teams, which provides a lot of value for a team like the Rams. He was excellent in the return game at LSU, recovering a kickoff for a touchdown each in 2023 and 2024. He also had a punt return touchdown in 2022.
Although he is small (5-10), he ran an incredibly fast 4.28 in the 40-yard dash, so he has more than enough speed to make up for his lack of size.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL Draft: 1 WR target for LA Rams in each round