Speculation is rife about the Los Angeles Rams' strategy for the 2025 NFL Draft, particularly concerning their No. 26 pick. While various analysts suggest options ranging from receivers to offensive linemen, a consensus is forming around the need for a linebacker. CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones believes the Rams will select linebacker Jihaad Campbell from Alabama, citing his impressive collegiate stats and recovery from shoulder surgery. With 117 tackles and two interceptions in the 2024 season, Campbell stands out as a high-value pick for a team with pressing defensive needs.

Despite potential competition from teams higher in the draft order, the Rams would greatly benefit from acquiring Campbell, who could eventually replace either Omar Speights or Nate Landman in the starting lineup. However, the team's history of maintaining draft secrecy poses questions about how accurate these predictions will be.