Overview
- Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema proposes the Rams packaging assets to move to No. 1 and select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as Matthew Stafford’s eventual successor.
- The Rams hold the Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick, which projections place in the top 10, giving Los Angeles added leverage alongside its own first-rounder.
- Sikkema writes that a jump to the top spot would likely cost at least both first-round picks, with additional Day 2 selections potentially required.
- Current forecasts have the Giants tracking for the No. 1 pick, and coverage suggests they could entertain offers given their investment in Jaxon Dart.
- Mendoza’s rise to QB1 status follows Indiana’s Big Ten title and a 33-touchdown season, while Stafford, 37, is playing at an MVP level and says he would consider returning if healthy.