Ty Simpson is only homegrown first-round pick on Rams roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ty Simpson remains the only first-round draft pick currently on the Los Angeles Rams roster, drafted in 2026. He was previously one of two first-round players but is now the sole representative after Jared Verse was traded to the Cleveland Browns. The Rams have traded several first-round picks in recent years, leaving them with no additional first-round selections until at least 2028. The team's strategy has leaned towards trades over drafting, impacting their roster composition going forward.
- •Simpson was drafted as a first-round pick in 2026.
- •Verse was the only other first-round pick but was traded to Cleveland.
- •Rams have traded multiple first-round picks in recent years.
- •They will not have another chance for a first-round pick until 2028.
- •The team has prioritized trades over drafting first-round talent.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ty Simpson is the only current Rams player with this distinction now
"Ty Simpson hasn't been on the Rams for long but he's the team's only homegrown first-round pick left.
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