Myles Garrett trade and the Rams 2027 pick
The Myles Garrett trade remains the defining offseason move for the Rams and its ripple effects are surfacing in mock drafts and draft-value conversations. Heavy – Los Angeles Rams highlighted FOX Sports’ Rob Rang projecting Cleveland to use the 2027 first-round pick acquired from Los Angeles on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt at No. 32 overall.
The linkage matters because it reframes the Garrett deal beyond immediate pass-rush production and into long-term roster construction for both clubs. For Rams fans, the projection is a reminder of what Los Angeles surrendered to add an elite edge rusher and what Cleveland might gain if that asset converts into a quarterback answer.
Key Takeaways
- FOX Sports analyst Rob Rang projected the Browns would use the 2027 first-round pick acquired from the Rams on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt at No. 32.
- The 2027 pick is one of several future assets Cleveland received from Los Angeles in the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams.
- Sam Leavitt’s LSU debut and his 2025 production at Arizona State give the mock projection tangible on-field context.
- For the Rams, the projection underscores the premium paid in draft capital to acquire Garrett and the draft leverage Cleveland now holds.
How the Myles Garrett trade reshaped Rams draft capital
The Rams’ decision to trade for Garrett altered Los Angeles’ future-asset profile in a way that directly links to this mock-draft projection. The club sent Jared Verse and multiple future picks to Cleveland in June, converting long-term draft flexibility into immediate defensive firepower.
From a front-office vantage, that calculus was prioritizing present contention and elite pass rush over retaining late first-round and mid-round draft capital. If Garrett helps deliver another championship, surrendering future picks looks prudent; if not, those picks provide Cleveland multiple pathways to improve.
Why Cleveland would almost certainly target a quarterback
Rob Rang wrote that Cleveland would “almost certainly target a quarterback” on Day 1 if the Rams’ pick sits at No. 32, which frames the Browns’ options under clear draft-value logic. The 32nd slot is late enough that a team with a specific need can use it as a controlled swing at a developmental or high-ceiling prospect.
Holding that choice converts a high-end defensive acquisition into potential position-of-need insurance without surrendering immediate starting-level picks in the present roster window. The projection linking the pick to Leavitt exemplifies how present roster moves create future roster leverage.
2027 pick compared with Sam Leavitt profile
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Sam Leavitt LSU debut | Leavitt completed 230 passing yards, rushed for 113 yards and accounted for three total touchdowns in a 51-10 win over Clemson. |
| Sam Leavitt 2025 at Arizona State | Leavitt started seven games, completing 145 of 239 passes for 1,628 yards, 10 TDs and 3 INTs, and added 306 rushing yards with 5 rushing TDs before injuries ended his season. |
| Assets moved in Garrett trade | Los Angeles sent Jared Verse plus a 2027 first-round pick (the pick projected to land at No. 32), a 2028 second-rounder and a 2029 third-rounder to Cleveland for Myles Garrett. |
| Myles Garrett recent production | Garrett set an NFL single-season record with 23 sacks in 2025 and entered 2026 with 125.5 career sacks, the most among active players at the time of the trade. |
CFP and SEC recruiting fallout from the Garrett trade
The projection that Cleveland could take Sam Leavitt at No. 32 ties NFL transaction narratives back to college recruiting and Power Five positioning. A high-profile NFL spotlight on an SEC transfer like Leavitt magnifies recruiting conversations and NIL momentum for his program.
Leavitt’s early on-field production provides a concrete recruiting touchpoint that coaches can cite when speaking with prospects and boosters. For the SEC at large, NFL mocks connecting conference quarterbacks to early pro opportunity strengthen the conference’s recruiting message to dual-threat prospects.
FOX Sports’ Rob Rang framed the mock as an early-season projection, and the pick’s ultimate value will hinge on Los Angeles’ 2026 results and Cleveland’s roster choices. The one-link source used in this article cites that projection and the underlying game and trade details reported earlier by local coverage and game recaps.
