The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for a Super Bowl run in the 2026 NFL season, but their roster isn't without its flaws. While the defense has some question marks beyond cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the most pressing issue actually lies on the offensive side of the ball.

According to ESPN's Aaron Schatz, the Rams' biggest roster hole following the NFL Draft is their wide receiver depth chart. "There are a number of players behind Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, but none of them particularly stand out," Schatz notes. This is a problem the Rams created themselves.

Instead of addressing this need with their first-round pick, the team selected quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall. Simpson is a luxury pick—a long-term investment to eventually replace Matthew Stafford after he retires. But in a season where the Super Bowl window with Stafford may be closing, that decision hurts the 2026 roster.

Beyond Adams and Nacua—both of whom are free agents after this season—the Rams are relying on unproven options like Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels, and Konata Mumphfield. That's a thin group for a team with championship aspirations.

Had the Rams gone wide receiver in Round 1 instead, they could have landed a standout like Makai Lemon, Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepcion, or Denzel Boston. A player like Lemon would have made an immediate impact and provided stability at the position beyond 2026. Instead, the Rams are left with a glaring depth issue at wide receiver—and it's entirely their own doing.