Los Angeles Rams named ideal fit for top 2025 NFL Draft quarterback prospect who slips down board as the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford

With the 2025 NFL Draft later this week, speculation is rampant around this quarterback class and how the NFL views the class as a whole. One specific player, Shedeur Sanders, has been the most hotly debated prospect all offseason, and his draft stock is all over the place for a reason. 

Originally considered a lock with the top-three picks, many think Sanders will suddenly slip down the board and could slip further than many anticipated just a few months ago. 

That speculation has led to several interesting points of dialogue about his best fit at the next level. FOX Sports's David Helman identified the Los Angeles Rams as the ideal fit for Shedeur Sanders: 

"It's tough to imagine Sanders taking this big of a tumble down the draft board, especially after what we've learned about Derek Carr's status for 2025. Despite that, I do think the best overall fit for him is down at pick No. 26, where the Rams could select him as the eventual successor to Matthew Stafford....There's plenty of reason to think McVay could mold Sanders into a very successful NFL quarterback. Sanders has fantastic accuracy and adequate arm strength, and while he might not be a dual-threat quarterback, he has more than enough mobility to deal with pressure. Sanders has the skill set to operate McVay's offense, and obviously L.A. has the personnel and coaching to help him succeed. The bonus is that a year or two behind Stafford could teach him plenty about NFL anticipation and decision-making. This might not be the most exciting landing spot on draft night, but no one will care when it pays off big time in 2026 or 2027."

I personally think this would be a tremendous fit for Sanders. I have long argued that the Rams shouldn't take a quarterback if they can't land one of Sanders or Ward. If he is on the board at 26, it would be a tempting option.

Shedeur Sanders is a capable starter as a rookie in a stereotypical West Coast offense, where his superb timing and accuracy can shine. He might not ever be a “win because of’” quarterback, but he can be a quarterback the right team can “win with”. He has some technical kinks to iron out in the pocket and continue to take strides as a processor, but he plays quarterback the right way mentally, and he is a tough, fierce competitor.

This is the exact kind of player the Rams want under center. Sure, he isn't a 1:1 copy of Matthew Stafford, but he can execute the Rams' offense at a high level, and the Rams have the talent to build around him.