The Los Angeles Rams didn’t sign a backup quarterback in free agency, which means that they could look for one in the 2026 NFL Draft. This may not be a great quarterback class, but that also might mean that the Rams could find good value at 13 or even later in the draft.
Throughout the draft process, I’ve watched around 15 quarterbacks in depth. With each player, I grade a series of traits and then those traits get put into a ‘Rams fit’ formula based on things that the team seems to value at the position. Quarterback is admittedly more difficult, as we don’t necessarily know what McVay wants in a quarterback.
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The result is a ‘Fit Grade’. This isn’t necessarily a list ranking the best quarterbacks in the class, butanking them based on how they fit the Rams. It’s the reason you might see a consensus late-Day 3 player like Luke Almyer graded higher than Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar. While this is technically a fits ranking, I like to look at things in buckets and tiers. Many teams, including the Rams, do the same. Below is every quarterback that I’ve watched separated into five Rams fit tiers.
Elite/Excellent Rams Fits
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana – 8.95
The Rams are not going to be drafting Fernando Mendoza, but if there were an option to trade up for the Indiana quarterback, it wouldn’t have been surprising to see Les Snead at the center of those talks. Mendoza is a good processor and throws with anticipation. His pocket toughness is among the best in the class and he’s a functional athlete. It’s just not going to happen.
Great/Very Good Rams Fits
Ty Simpson, Alabama – 8.4
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When McVay watches Ty Simpson, he will likely see a younger and slightly more mobile version of Kirk Cousins. Cousins is the perfect quarterback for the McVay and Shanahan systems. While Simpson didn’t play well down the stretch due to injuries, his processing and mental recognition of defenses post-snap are going to be an attractive trait for McVay. Simpson plays with timing and he has the ability to climb and work the pocket. Simpson needs to be able to deal with pressure better and there are some questions when it comes to his experience, but a lot of his deficiencies are manageable. At the end of the day, he’s a system-aligned quarterback who can execute the offense as designed.
Above Average/Good Rams Fits
Carson Beck, Miami – 7.6
Beck can be described as a more experienced and less athletic version of Ty Simpson. He wins with timing and anticipation, but he’s more volatile under pressure. Where Beck differs from Simpson is his inability to make plays outside of structure. With Beck, it’s not if he’s going to make the throw that loses the game, but when. Too often, he tries to force plays that aren’t there in pressure situations.
Below Average/Okay Rams Fits
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU – 7.2
Luke Altmyer, Illinois – 7.15
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Both of the quarterbacks in this tier, I would be fine with the Rams drafting. Nussmeier’s background makes him a high-level processor and he does throw with anticipation and operate well in a timing-based structure. His pressure to sack rate is also elite. However, Nussmeier has some volatility with his decision-making, and at times makes predetermined reads. His size also presents a concern. Altmyer projects well as a fine long-term backup. He’s very experienced under center and in pro-style concepts. However, his athleticism and arm ceiling limit his fit.
Not a Rams Fit
Cade Klubnik, Clemson – 6.85
Joe Fagnano, UConn – 6.6
Sawyer Robertson, Baylor – 6.4
Drew Allar, Penn State – 6.3
Cole Payton, North Dakota State – 6.1
Taylen Green, Arkansas – 6.0
Haynes King, Georgia Tech – 5.7
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee – 5.2
Jalon Daniels, Kansas – 5.2
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt – 5.2
The two players that most will be disappointed to see here and disagree with are Drew Allar and Cade Klubnik. There’s no denying Allar’s arm talent, but he’s never been able to put it together consistently. Everything about his game is inconsistent. While Klubnik plays with timing and has the ability to layer throws, his accuracy is inconsistent and he’s very reliant on structure. When the play breaks down or when the defense falls into a coverage that Klubnik didn’t expect, you tend to see a sense of panic.
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