The Los Angeles Rams hold the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but their sights are reportedly set higher. Two Ohio State standouts—wide receiver Carnell Tate and linebacker Sonny Styles—are projected as top-10 talents, putting them just out of the Rams' immediate reach. While staying put and hoping for a dramatic slide is a long shot, the front office has a history of aggressive moves to secure their targets.

General Manager Les Snead, never one to shy away from a draft-day trade, could engineer a move up the board. According to trade value charts, packaging their second-round pick (No. 61 overall) could be enough to vault into the 6th to 8th overall selection range. This is precisely where prospects like Tate and Styles are expected to land, making a strategic jump a compelling option.

For a Rams team with a clear need for dynamic playmakers, the cost could be justified. Securing Carnell Tate would provide an explosive, long-term WR2 to complement stars Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, future-proofing an already potent offense. On the other side of the ball, landing a versatile, hard-hitting linebacker like Sonny Styles would instantly inject elite talent and athleticism into the defensive core.

While parting with valuable draft capital is always a gamble, the opportunity to select a potential blue-chip player who can contribute immediately might be too enticing to pass up. As draft night approaches, all eyes will be on Snead and the Rams' war room to see if they make the aggressive move needed to bring one of these Buckeye stars to Los Angeles.