{"id":96524,"date":"2026-07-01T03:23:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fallsurfing.net\/firstnews\/two-rams-draft-picks-from-a-year-ago-ranked-worst-at-their-positions\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T03:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:23:13","slug":"two-rams-draft-picks-from-a-year-ago-ranked-worst-at-their-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fallsurfing.net\/firstnews\/two-rams-draft-picks-from-a-year-ago-ranked-worst-at-their-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Rams draft picks from a year ago ranked worst at their positions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\tSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Konata Mumpfield #15 of the Los Angeles Rams gets set during the first half of the NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton\/Getty Images) | Getty Images\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two of the Los Angeles Rams\u2019 2o25 draft picks standout in a negative light in comparison to their rookie peers from a year ago. Konata Mumpfield and Ty Hamilton ranked among the worst at the receiver and defensive tackle positions, respectively, in their first seasons.<\/p>\n

This is particularly problematic because the Rams did not make an investment at receiver this offseason. Depending on whether LA continues its embrace of heavier personnel utilization, Mumpfield could be one of the options to emerge as the team\u2019s third receiver. He\u2019ll battle with Jordan Whittington and 2026 rookie CJ Daniels for playing time. <\/p>\n

Los Angeles doesn\u2019t exactly need Hamilton from a depth chart standpoint. The starters are set between Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, and Poona Ford. Tyler Davis and Larrell Murchison are also important depth pieces. Although, Hamilton\u2019s playing time did increase towards the end of the regular season and into the playoffs and he rewarded the team for the increased opportunity. Perhaps his best has yet to come.<\/p>\n

And that is a sentiment that we should use to approach this conversation. Just because players are bad as rookies does not mean their NFL stories are completely written. It\u2019s also worth noting that both players were late-round draft choices and it\u2019s not like they will become massive disappointments.<\/p>\n

Still, it\u2019s never good company to rank among the worst of your peers. If Mumpfield and Hamilton are going to stick on the roster longer term, they must show improvement in 2026.<\/p>\n

Here is what I wrote about each yesterday<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Ty Hamilton, DT<\/h4>\n
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Of the 39 rookie interior defensive lineman that stepped on the field last season, Hamilton ranked 37th according to PFF defensive grade. It is notable that his playing time increased into the playoffs and his best game of the year came in the wildcard round against the Carolina Panthers.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to write off young players prematurely. The Rams felt Hamilton was worth playing late into the year when the outcomes mattered the most, and he rewarded them with improved play.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Konata Mumpfield, WR<\/h4>\n
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The season ended in the NFC Championship game at Mumpfield\u2019s fingertips, as this marked the second postseason in a row where the Rams could not finish a potential game-winning drive.<\/p>\n

In comparison to the other 38 rookie receivers from a year ago, Mumpfield finished:<\/p>\n