The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 NFL Draft with seven picks but left with just five selections after a savvy trade-up for CJ Daniels in the sixth round. It's the smallest draft class of Sean McVay's tenure, but that could be a blessing in disguise for the team's salary cap health.

According to Over The Cap, the Rams currently sit pretty with $25.9 million in cap space before signing their rookie class. And here's the good news for L.A. fans: they won't need to break the bank to get their new talent under contract. The team requires just $4.85 million in cap space to sign all five draft picks and 18 undrafted free agents.

How does that work? The total cost of signing the class is $9.27 million, but the NFL's top-51 rule means only the 51 largest cap hits count against the cap. Since rookies will replace players already in that top 51, the actual cap impact is significantly less. Once the ink dries on all those deals, the Rams should still have about $21.09 million in cap space—plenty of flexibility to add an impact free agent, extend Matthew Stafford, or lock up other key players.

Here's a quick look at how the cap hits break down for the Rams' top picks:

QB Ty Simpson, Alabama – 4 years, $25.77 million. A first-round investment that signals the Rams may be thinking about the future under center.

OT Keagen Trost, Missouri – 4 years, $6.83 million. A solid mid-round value to bolster the offensive line.

DT Tim Keenan III, Alabama – 4 years, $4.54 million. A late-round steal who could provide depth in the trenches.

With over $21 million in breathing room, the Rams are in an enviable position: they've restocked their roster on a budget and still have the financial firepower to make moves before the season kicks off. Whether it's adding a veteran presence or securing their current stars, L.A. is playing chess while other teams scramble for cap space.