The Los Angeles Rams currently have 10 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, including two in the first round. Without many huge holes on the roster, general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay can go in a few different directions in April to fortify the team for another postseason run next January.
Cornerback is the clear need for the Rams after a porous secondary doomed them in the NFL championship game. But, rather than use an early-round pick on the position, Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo found a late-round cornerback the Rams could target: Toledo’s Andre Fuller. Melo named Fuller a “hidden gem” for the Rams in the draft.
Toledo’s Andre Fuller was the fastest cornerback during the East-West Shrine Bowl, surpassing 20.50 mph on the GPS. The Los Angeles Rams will probably draft multiple cornerbacks. Fuller has outstanding size at 6-foot, 201 pounds, and he broke up 10 passes this season.
Fuller had only one interception in three collegiate seasons, but, as Melo mentioned, he defended many passes. Fuller also finished his college career with 78 combined tackles from 2022 to 2025 (he missed 2024 with a core muscle injury).
Here is Lance Zierlein‘s analysis from NFL.com:
Fuller is a long press corner with NFL-caliber size and strength. He’s capable of delaying and redirecting the release but a lack of make-up speed creates problems when he gets out of the gate poorly against speed in man coverage. Fuller might need the scheme to do some of the cover work for him. Cover 2 and deep-zone coverages allow for the best use of Fuller’s size and length, while minimizing pattern-matching in space. If he can become a more dedicated tackler, a conversion to safety could be a consideration.
Toledo has been a solid school for decent backs recently, too. Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is considered a first- or second-round prospect this year, and Quinyon Mitchell was the No. 22 overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Fuller could join them in the league.
The Rams could very well draft a first-round cornerback. But, as Snead has done in the past, a late-round player might emerge for L.A. to fill out the secondary.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: This 2026 CB draft prospect could be a ‘hidden gem’ for Rams
