A new era for the Rams as they finally select Jared Verse in the first round, ending an eight-year gap in first round picks since Jared Goff.

By the Numbers
  • The Rams last had to make a fifth-year option decision with Jared Goff in 2019, opting for a $134 million extension a few months later.
  • The team narrowly avoided a similar decision in 2017 when the trade for Sammy Watkins negated a potential fifth-year option.
  • Since Goff, the Rams have added former first-round picks but none in the first three years of their deals.
  • The Rams have a history of successfully picking players worthy of the fifth year option, with only one declined out of eight in the early 2010s.
Yes, But

The Rams have a limited recent history with fifth-year options since Goff's extension, with potential future trades or extensions impacting upcoming decisions.

State of Play
  • Rams have a track record of strategic decisions on fifth-year options, contrasting their recent absence of first-round picks.
  • The team's focus on adding talent through trades and free agency has shifted the dynamics of their draft strategies.
What's Next

The decision on Jared Verse's fifth-year option, scheduled for 2027, will be closely monitored as he becomes the most watched Rams first round pick in eight years.

Bottom Line

The Rams' draft history and strategic approach to fifth-year options reflect a dynamic shift in talent acquisition, with the spotlight now on Jared Verse to potentially break new ground as the team's first fifth-year option recipient since Goff.