Rams ranked last in young talent by ESPN ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have been ranked 32nd in ESPN's evaluation of NFL teams' under-25 talent as they approach the 2026 season. This ranking arises from a roster comprised largely of veterans, leaving the team with limited developmental players. The Rams had only two starters under 25 last season, Kamren Kinchens and Terrance Ferguson. ESPN's analysis incorporated various age and performance metrics. Despite the ranking, the Rams maintain Super Bowl ambitions with 38-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford at the helm. Talented younger players have recently aged out of eligibility for the rankings, further exacerbating the team's youth problem.
- •Rams roster ranks 32nd in under-25 talent per ESPN.
- •Rams have one of the oldest rosters in the NFL.
- •Only Kamren Kinchens and Terrance Ferguson started under 25 last season.
- •First-round pick Ty Simpson viewed as lone blue chip under-25 player.
- •Recent graduations of young talent impact overall ranking.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rams fall to dead last in new ESPN ranking
"The Rams roster is one of the oldest in the NFL but also doesn't have too much talent under the age of 25.
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