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The Los Angeles Rams are selecting at No. 13 overall thanks to their 2025 NFL Draft day trade with the Atlanta Falcons.
They've already traded their own first-round pick at No. 29 overall, and now, they could be looking to move around the board once more. Les Snead and Sean McVay aren't afraid of doing what it takes to get the players or picks they want.
And according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Rams were one of the teams that were connected to a potential bold trade-up into the top-10 of the NFL Draft this year.
"I doubt the Cowboys would come all the way up from No. 12," Graziano writes, "... but the Chiefs (No. 9), Giants (No. 10), Dolphins (No. 11) and Rams (No. 13) are candidates to move up if they're worried about landing their preferred targets."
This connection from Graziano came amid a report that the Browns are going to be open for business with the No. 6 overall pick. If the Rams move up that far, they would have to give up a ton of value.
But if there's a player who could make a significant impact on the team, then trading up that high might make some sense. Who could the Rams be targeting in such an aggressive trade-up?
It's not likely they need to jump up that high for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, but Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson and Ohio State's Carnell Tate might be players the Rams get aggressive for.
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Jeremiyah Love, the Notre Dame running back, is a name to keep in mind as well as a stunning trade-up for an all-in team. Though it's not very likely.
On defense, Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles or safety Caleb Downs could be instant-impact starters for the defensive side of the ball for the Rams.
If one of Arvell Reese, David Bailey, or Ruben Bain Jr. falls down the board a bit, the Rams might decide to get super aggressive and move up for a premier edge rusher.
There are plenty of players the Rams could be moving up into the top-10 for, and it would be a very fascinating trade if a deal actually does happen come draft night.
Graziano naming the Rams among the teams that could trade inside the top-10, potentially to No. 6, is a fascinating storyline to keep in mind come draft night.
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