Every year, there’s one major storyline that takes over the NFL Draft.

Last year it was the shocking — yet possibly accurate — fall of Sheduer Sanders, the quarterback drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns after some analysts pegged him as a possible first-rounder.

For the 2026 NFL Draft, step on up Sean McVay and the LA Rams .

Head coach Sean McVay celebrates after a third quarter touchdown from Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images

The Rams blew everyone away when they chose Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick . Rather than use the selection to draft an impact player who can help this Super Bowl-contending roster take another step forward, GM Les Snead and Co.…