The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2025 NFL Draft holding the No. 26 overall pick, but true to recent form, they opted to trade down and stockpile future assets. In a deal with the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams sent pick No. 26 and No. 101 in exchange for Atlanta’s second-rounder at No. 46, a late-round selection at No. 242, and a valuable 2026 first-round pick.
It marks the eighth time in the past nine years that the Rams have bypassed the first round, a strategy that general manager Les Snead has often embraced to maximize roster flexibility.