McDuffie’s arrival gave Kansas City a second first-round pick at 29, while the Rams retained the 13th overall pick they received from Atlanta in 2025. With fewer picks to work with, general manager Les Snead and COO Tony Pastoors are expected to actively explore trade scenarios.
Insiders have indicated the Rams are weighing a move up instead of simply trading back, with a focus on upgrading at cornerback and wide receiver.
Even after adding McDuffie and signing his former Chiefs teammate Jaylen Watson in free agency, Los Angeles continues researching cornerback and receiver options in the draft class.
There is debate over whether the Rams will target a receiver at 13 or wait until Round 2, reflecting mixed signals about the team’s draft strategy. As draft week approaches, the Rams’ approach remains fluid, with potential moves depending on how boards align and the goal of adding the finishing touches to a roster they believe can contend.
