​In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams made five selections that could improve the roster for next season and put the team in a position to find success in the future as well.Each of the Rams’ rookies will have different roles and different paths, but some of these rookies could make a significant impact as soon as 2026. So here is a list ranking the Rams’ rookies who could earn significant playing time next season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFollowing an MVP season from quarterback Matthew Stafford, it is not likely that the No. 13 overall pick, Ty Simpson, finds himself on the field unless Stafford suffers a major injury.However, the Rams did see promise in Simpson that he could be a great option for the future at quarterback; otherwise, they would not have selected him. Last season with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Simpson recorded 3,567 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions while completing 64.5 percent of his passes.With the opportunity to learn from a quarterback like Stafford, Simpson’s rookie year could be very valuable, especially in the preseason when the starters do not play a ton. If Simpson uses his rookie year right, he could be the Rams’ next franchise quarterbackAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlong the defensive line, seventh-round pick Tim Keenan III could also find himself in a tough position to play with a very stacked defensive tackle group.Currently on the roster, the Rams have defensive tackles Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Ty Hamilton, Tyler Davis, and Poona Ford, who are all proven players in the NFL.Even with the competition, Keenan could prove to be a valuable player on the Rams’ defensive line with his 6-2 and 320-pound frame and his ability to stop the run and condense the pocket in the passing game. During the 2025 season with Alabama, Keenan tallied 16 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks as a constant disruptor on the interior.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith Keenan’s size and experience playing in a conference like the SEC, he has the potential to carve out a role on the Rams’ defensive line, but it will not be easy with the depth the Rams have heading into 2026.At the tight end position, Max Klare may have an opportunity to compete for reps based on Sean McVay’s use of 13 personnel and the fact that he could contribute on special teams.At this point in the tight end room, McVay has Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, and Colby Parkinson in addition to Klare.Last season, Parkinson was the Rams’ top tight end as he finished with 43 receptions for 408 yards and eight touchdowns. Ferguson, Higbee, and Allen also had solid contributions, as they all crossed the 200-yard mark and added three touchdowns each.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn 2025 with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Klare totaled 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns, which showed that he can be a reliable option against great competition.Klare’s 6-5 and 243-pound frame su