With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, the Los Angeles Rams will shift their focus to how those players might factor into the team come Week 1. The Rams typically haven’t thrown rookies into the starting lineup, instead allowing them to develop.

Given that the Rams didn’t have any glaring needs heading into the draft, it would be surprising to see a rookie in the starting lineup. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t have roles. It’s a testament to how strong the roster is and why we don’t have a single rookie as a Week 1 starter. Let’s take a look at the team’s projected starters.

Offense

LT: Alaric Jackson

LG: Steve Avila

C: Coleman Shelton

RG: Kevin Dotson

RT: Warren McClendon

QB: Matthew Stafford

RB: Kyren Williams

TE: Colby Parkinson

TE: Terrance Ferguson

WR: Puka Nacua

WR: Davante Adams

While the Rams brought back Tyler Higbee, the expectation will be for Terrance Ferguson to take that next step in his development .…