Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft was mostly uneventful for the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams traded out of the opening round and acquired a 2026 first-rounder from the Atlanta Falcons. L.A. should have enough ammo to move up for a quarterback from a promising crop.
With that in mind, history is looking to repeat itself in next year’s draft.
Ahead of the 2016 draft, the Rams paid a ransom to move up for a signal caller to lead the franchise through its latest Hollywood chapter. The move was necessary for the team to stay relevant in the crowded Los Angeles sports scene.