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April 30, 2021 at 1:15 am #129335znModerator
Nick Wagoner@nwagoner
Intriguing players available entering round 2: Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore, Purdue WR Rondale Moore, Washington DB Elijah Molden, Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr., Georgia EDGE Azeez Ojulari, TCU S Trevon Moehrig, NDSU OT Dillon Radunz, among others.==
Round 1 went well for the Rams with a bunch of good players falling to the second round.
Here are the best players available for Los Angeles on Day 2, led by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Azeez Ojulari https://t.co/Q2AKZpWpJ1
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 30, 2021
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2. Liam Eichenburg – OT – Notre Dame – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Good size (could use some weight) and lots of power. He is an OK athlete and can climb to the 2nd level and get after LBers but he lacks quickness that allows speed rushers to give him an issue now and again. LT prospect.
3. Jalen Mayfield – OT – Michigan – 6′-5″ 320 lbs. – a somewhat raw RT, Crazy power with really good balance and good mobility. Needs some refinement in technique, but thats to be expected. RT/LT/OG prospect.
4. Azeez Ojulari – Edge – Georgia – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Great athlete with a big time motor, can rush and defend the run. Could stand to use some more good weight. 34 WOLB
8. Dillon Radunz – OT – NDSU – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Smooth mover with enough power to handle bull rushes. Could use some weight/strength for the NFL. Showed at the Senior Bowl he can play OG or OT.
9. Creed Humphrey – OC – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 315 lbs. – OL leader and makes all the line calls, A better athlete than he gets credit for IMO. Good power/strength and is a gamer. OC in power or zone.
11. Joseph Ossai – Edge – Texas – 6′-3″ 245 lbs. – Nice quickness, really athletic with a good pass rush game. High rev motor. Needs to get stronger to handle run defense. 34 OLB
12. Sam Cosmi – OT – Texas – 6′-7″ 300 lbs. – A good athlete and a smooth mover laterally, combine that with his great length and there is a lot to like about his potential. Needs to add some weight and strength to that 6′-7″ frame to handle power. LT/RT prospect.
13. Asante Samuel Jr – 5′-10″ – FSU – 5′-10″ 185 lbs. – Twitchy athlete with a real natural feel for the position. Willing tackler, but size is a hinderance. Decent ball production. in/out CB
14. Jabril Cox – LB – LSU – 6′-3″ 232 lbs. – Top notch pass defender, at his best in a run and chase position, Very good athlete that has all sorts of range. Can blitz off the edge. Played outside in NDSUs 43, inside in LSUs 34. 34 ILB/43 WLB
15. Jamar Johnson – S – Indiana – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – A physical safety with good range and good ball skills, he is effective equally against the run and the pass.
16. Aaron Robinson – CB – UCF – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – Smooth lower half, ultra competitive and a willing tackler. Average athlete. Slot CB that could develop outside.
17. Quinn Meinerz – IL – Wisconsin Whitewater – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – OG that learned OC during the pandemic, he is a decent mover, but can get a bit lungy in space. Crazy power and looks to hit anything until the whistle. Best fit as a OC in any blocking scheme.
18. Elijah Molden – CB – Washington – 5′-10″ 190 lbs. – Not a big or super athletic slot CB, but has very good ball skills, is a willing tackler and plays smart. He competes. Slot CB only
19. Rondale Moore – WR – Purdue – 5′-9″ 175 lbs. – Super electric, HR speed. Return specialist. Smaller frame and has extensive injury history. When healthy, must be accounted for. Slot WR
20. Baron Browning – LB – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Fast. Versatile (played all over) Good blitzer, plenty of range. Matches up with TEs well. OLB 43/ ILB 34
21. Teven Jenkins – OT – Oklahoma State – 6′-6″ 315 lbs. – Played OG and OT. OK athlete, but a guy I wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. He will beat you up for 60 minutes. Opted out halfway thru the season with a back issue. RT is his best spot.
22. Nico Collins – WR – Michigan – 6′-4″ 215 lbs. – #2 WR. Nice Size/speed combo that can win 50/50, over the top or deep. Good hands. Lack of production and opted out. #2 WR
23. Pat Freiermuth – TE – Penn State – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – My #1 coming into the season, very good size/athlete combo with very good hands. Can block some. A seam buster. Used all over. Combo TE.
24. Richie Grant – S – UCF – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Ball hawk. Super versatile. Physical with plenty of range. Great athletic profile.
25. Landon Dickerson – OC – Alabama – 6′-6″ 326 lbs. – Power blocking team leader that can make all the calls, literally played all 5 spots for the Tide. Best suited as an interior blocker due to average athleticism. OC for a power blocking team. Multiple injury red flags.
26. Walker Little – OT – Stanford – 6′-7″ 307 lbs. – Agile, good length, smart. Was a 2020 opt out and missed ’19 with ACL. Decent strength, but could stand to get stronger. OZS OT
27. Ronnie Perkins – Edge – Oklahoma – 6′-3″ 250 lbs. – Powerful with great hands, not the most fluid athlete, he can make plays all over. Great motor. 34 OLB maybe a 43 end with weight gain.
28. Jevon Holland – S – Oregon – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – Very good athlete. GOOD, like good ball skills, good in run defense, good range, good motor, good versatility.
29. Milton Williams – DT Louisiana Tech- 6′-4″ 280 lbs. – Makes a living in the other teams backfield. He isn’t explosive, but he is athletic, makes good use of his hands and has a good motor. Arrow up guy. 3/5 tech
30. Nick Bolton – LB – Missouri – 6′-0″ 232 lbs. – A good athlete and arrives with a pop. Struggles to shed blocks. I like him as a WILL in a 43. 43 WLB/ 34 ILB
31. D’Wayne Eskridge – WR – Western Michigan – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Good hands, plus route runner and can create separation. Big play ability esp. in the open field. slot/3rd WR
32. Ihmir Smith-Marsette – WR – Iowa – 6′-1″ 186 lbs. – Vertical threat thats dangerous in the open field. Jet sweeps, screens. He is diverse. Love to see him add strength to thrive outside. #3 WR
33. Brevin Jordan – TE – Miami – 6′-3″ 245 lbs. – Physical, explosive, competitive. Makes for a tough tackle after the catch. Willing blocker. Combo TE in any offense.
34. Quincy Roche – Edge – Miami – 6′-3″ 243 lbs. – Advanced pass rusher with decent athleticism and a good motor. Good explosiveness off the snap. 34 OLB
35. Paulson Adebo – CB – Stanford – 6′-1″ 190 lbs. – Very good athlete with good ball skills and a willingness to tackle. Good speed. Outside CB
36. Josh Myers – OC – Ohio State – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – OC only prospect that will fit best in a zone scheme. Good, not great power, and a decent athlete. Room to grow, but a nice package.
37. James Hudson – OT – Cinncinnati – 6′-4″ 305 lbs. – Smooth mover with decent size, good power and plays with a bit of an edge to him. Raw, will need time. LT
38. Dyami Brown – WR – UNC – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – Vertical WR with good hands and is a good athlete. OK route runner but was limited at UNC. Outside #3 WR
39. Kelvin Joseph – CB – Kentucky – 6′-1″ 191 lbs. – Love his length and ball hawk skill set. Only 20ish games under his belt due to transfer. scheme diverse outside CB
40. Jaylen Twyman – DT – Pitt – 6′-2″ 290 lbs. – 2020 opt out. 1st Pitt DT to lead his team in sacks since, I forget his name, Albert Darnold? Something like that. And there are similarities between AD and JT. Super explosive, plays low to the ground and lives in the backfield. Needs to add strength. And maybe come from Krypton. 3 tech, maybe 5 tech
41. Carlos Basham Jr. Edge – Wake Forrest – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – He packed the stat chart. wins with decent quickness and lots of power. Can handle run duties due to his power. 43 DE
42. Cameron McGrone – LB – Michigan – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. – A bit raw, but good athleticism, not afraid of contact, developing coverage ability. Good blitzer. 34/43 MLB
43. Trill Williams – CB – Syracuse – 6′-2″ 200 lbs. – Super versatile (CB,slot, S ) aggressive against the pass and run. Great length. Great athlete. Little ball production. Jack of all trades/master of none. Inside/outside CB/Safety
44. Spencer Brown – OT – Northern Iowa – 6′-8″ 315 lbs. – Good athlete for his stature, good power and tons of length. finishes blocks. RT
45. Rashad Weaver – Edge – Pitt – 6′-4″ 265 lbs. – strong with ideal length. He can get after the QB. Not super athlete or explosive. Also a good run defender. 43/34 DE
47. Tyson Campbell – CB – Georgia – 6′-2″ 185 lbs. – Long, athletic CB. Questionable long speed. Ball skills are not a strong suit. Outside CB, Zone maybe press man.
48. Anthony Schwartz- WR – Auburn – 6′-0″ 180 lbs. – Literal track star speed. Slight frame and a raw route runner. Good hands. HR threat. Slot WR
49. Dylan Moses – LB – Alabama – 6′-3″ 235 lbs. – Love his range, plus blitzer, does well to drop in coverage. Athletically gifted. A thumper. SLB or MLB 43/ ILB 34 that can blitz off the edge.
50. Amari Rogers – WR – Clemson – 5′-10″ 211 lbs. – Small but physical. Good hands and dangerous in open space. Slot WR
51. Demetric Felton – WR – UCLA – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Dynamic athlete, good hands. a RB/WR combo that is dangerous once the ball is in his hands, Good speed. Offensive weapon/slot
52. Pete Werner – LB- Ohio State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Surprising athlete in a good way. Can cover and play the run well. I like his physicality. A bit of a slower processor. 43 OLB/34 ILB
53. Elijah Moore – WR – Ole Miss – 5′-9″ 184 lbs. – Explosive athlete, dangerous in open space, lacks the bulk to play outside in the NFL. Needs route work. Solid hands. Slot WR
54. Marco Wilson – CB – Florida – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – Smooth lower half, nice frame for a CB, successful as a blitzer. Needs to be coached up technique-wise. Slot/outside CB.
55. Stone Forsythe – OT – Florida – 6′-8″ 315 lbs. – Power, lots of it. Not the smoothest mover. Inconsistent anchor. A bit raw. Lots of tools. gap/power LT/RT
56. Ambry Thomas – CB – Michigan – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – 2020 opt out. Physical corner that excels in press man. Willing tackler against the run. Outside CB press man
57. Chazz Surratt – LB – UNC – 6′-2″ 227 lbs. – Former QB. So a bit raw. Sideline to sideline range Getting better in coverage. Surprisingly physical. Traffic gives him issues though. 34 ILB or 43 WILL
58. Dayo Odeyingbo – Edge – Vanderbilt – 6′-6″ 265 lbs. – Athletic with power coming off the edge. Better against the pass than run. Torn achilles clouds his immediate value. 34/43 edge
59. Ifeatu Melifonwu – CB – Syracuse – 6′-2″ 215 lbs. – nice size/athletic combo that had decent ball production, an OK tackler that will mix it up. At his best facing the offense. Outside CB/ Safety
60. Benjamin St-Juste – CB – Minnesota – 6′-3″ 200 lbs. – physical and long, at his best in a press situation. Smooth, loose moving athlete for his size. Could transition to S. Outside CB.
61. Hamilcar Rashed Jr – Edge – Oregon State – 6′-4″ 254 lbs. – Decent athlete with good strength. Speed to power style pass rusher. very good run defender. Big motor. 5T/34 OLB
62. Marvin Wilson – DT – Florida State – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – flashes that size/strength/explosive athlete combo, but he has just kinda topped out. The potential is there, needs the right coach. 3 tech.
63. Tommy Tremble – TE – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 250 lbs. – Easy athlete with good, not great hands and decent speed that just lacked opportunities at ND. Competes as a blocker, but not his forte. motion action pass catching TE.
64. Janarius Robinson – Edge – FSU – 6′-5″ 265 lbs. – Smooth and quick, with great length that he uses well to maintain separation. 34 End
65. Hunter Long – TE – BC – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Good long speed and a seam splitter. Size mismatch in the middle of the field. Good, soft hands. Not physical enough right now as a blocker. Receiving TE.
66. James Wiggins – S – Cinncinnati – 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – Super versatile S that can line up anywhere in the middle of the field. Good run defender, quick and smooth athlete. Good ball skills. ACL concerns.
67. Brady Christiansen – OT – BYU – 6′-6″ 300 lbs. – An OK at best athlete. Good power, disciplined. RT/OG gap/power
68. Elerson Smith – Edge – UNI – 6′-6″ 260 lbs. – Good athlete that can use his length and athleticism to get after the QB. Run defense needs work. 34 Edge
69. Chauncey Golston – Edge – Iowa – 6′-5″ 268 lbs. – Lots of length, run defense is ahead of his pass rush. High effort guy. Stiff, with OK strength. 43 DE/ possibly 34 DE
70. Jonathan Adams Jr. – WR – Arkansas St. – 6′-3″ 210 lbs. – 50/50 ball magnet. Strong hands. Raw route runner. Nice size/speed combo Outside WR
71. Osa Odighizuwa – IDL – UCLA – 6′-2″ 280 lbs. – Lacks ideal size, but is athletic for the position. Good strength. Run defense lacks again due to size. 34 End/ 43 3T
72. Caden Sterns – S – Texas – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – Outstanding athlete with good range, good ball skills. Spotty tackler. I think he can play any scheme.
73. Tutu Atwell – WR – Louisville – 5′-9″ 165 lbs. – Extremely fast. Dangerous with the ball. Serious HR threat from the Slot. Hands are OK. Small catch radius. Slot WR
74. Ar’Darius Washington – S – TCU – 5′-8″ 180 lbs. – Real heady player that makes up for ideal size with smarts. Nice range with good ball skills. Split Zone Safety
75. Jonathon Cooper – Edge – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 254 lbs. – Tireless. smooth moving defender with a nice arsenal of pass rush moves. Good against the run, esp from the backside. 34 OLB (weakside)
76. Rodarius Williams – CB – Okla. State – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Average play speed and a little stiff. Smart, with good instincts. Not a lot of ball production. Outside CB
77. Simi Fehoko- WR – Stanford – 6′-4″ 222 lbs. – Big play threat due to his size/speed combo. 50/50 balls are his. Not the shiftiest WR, but a good route runner. (gives me Claypool vibes) Outside WR
78. Tamorrion Terry – WR – FSU – 6′-4″ 203 lbs. – Long, lean, with deep speed. Hands are iffy. Routes can be lazy. HR hitter after the catch. Outside WR
79. Darrick Forrest – S – Cincinnati – 6′-0″ 200 lbs. – Smart, instinctual safety with good range, above average ball skills and a willingness to defend the run. Reminds me of JJ3. Scheme diverse Safety
80. D’Ante Smith – OT – East Carolina – 6′-5″ 295 lbs. – Nice combination of length and athleticism. Didn’t see him this year? opt out or injury? Functional strength, needs to get stronger. LT OZS
81. Garrett Wallow – LB- TCU – 6′-2″ 230 lbs. – tackle machine, sideline to sideline, can drop into coverage. Plays with an edge. Calls the defense. When kept clean, he’s dangerous. Traffic/blockers give him issues. 43 WILL/ 34 ILB
82. Tre McKitty – TE – Georgia – 6′-4″ 245 lbs. – Good hands, really fluid athlete for his size, willing blocker but needs more sand in his pants. A RAC machine. pass catching TE
83. Monty Rice – LB – Georgia – 6′-0″ 238 lbs.- Good athlete and can get sideline to sideline. Has shown the ability to defend the pass. Can get tied up with OL due to lack of length. ILB 34/43
84. Marlon Tuipulotu – IDL – USC – 6′-2″ 300 lbs. – Explosive, bull rushing 3T. Big motor, good run defender. Beyond bull rush, not mush pass rush variety. 3T DT
85. Thomas Graham Jr. – CB – Oregon – 5′-11″ 200 lbs. – Average athlete, average speed. Willing against the run. Good ball skills. Outside CB – zone
86. Justin Hilliard – LB – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 227 lbs. – Stuck behind a good LB group, he has shown an ability to play the pass, mix it up against the run and is a sure tackler. Can cover TEs. 43 SAM, or Rams sized ILB
87. Patrick Johnson – Edge – Tulane – 6′-3″ 255 lbs. – Real stat machine. Mixes up his pass rush, nice athlete with good burst. Solid against the run. 34 OLB
88. Robert Hainsey – OT – Notre Dame – 6′-5″ 302 lbs. – Rare prospect, an actual athletic RT that is more suited to OZS than gap/power. Easy mover, but needs to ad strength. RT OZS
89. Daelin Hayes – Edge – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 260 lbs. – Long with some pop. A tad stiff, but has nice power. 34 OLB
90. Derrick Barnes – LB – Purdue – 6′-1″ 245 lbs. – A bit stiff as a mover. Lots of power to combine with a top end motor. 34 ILB
91. Keith Taylor Jr. – CB – Washington – 6′-2″ 190 lbs. – Press man with great length. No interceptions in 2 years. Willing tackler. Ok athlete. Scheme diverse outside CB.
92. Charles Snowden – LB/Edge – Virginia – 6′-6″ 232 lbs. – Ridiculous length as a LBer, good athlete and a smooth mover forward or backward. Excellent in coverage, decent pass rusher. needs strength/ weight. 43 WILL/ 34 OLB
93. Cameron Sample – Edge – Tulane – 6′-3″ 275 lbs. – Strong with heavy hands. Bull rusher and tough against the run. Ok athlete. 43 DE
94. – Austin Watkins – WR – UAB – 6′-2″ 207 lbs. – Love his size/speed combo. Great hands. Vertical threat and a good route runner. A bit raw and level of competition concerns. Outside WR
95. Nick Eubanks – TE – Michigan – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Michigans offense limited his pass catching opportunities, but a good blocker. Nice athletic profile with upside that can win in space. #2 TE in 2 TE sets.
96. Shaka Toney – Edge – Penn State – 6′-3″ 238 lbs. – Great burst off the LoS, twitched up athlete. High energy. A tweener, too small for DE, Has never stood up. Wide 5 or 34 OLB
97. Josh Imatorbhebhe – WR – Illinois – 6′-2″ 215 lbs. – Vertical threat with great athleticism, strong hands and great size. OK route runner, separating may be tough at the next level. Outside WR
98. Ernest Jones – LB – South Carolina – 6′-2″ 230 lbs. – Good tackler, with decent range. A bit stiff. Looks stronger than he is. 43 WILL, maybe 34 ILB
99. Dan Moore Jr. – OT – Texas A&M – 6′-5″ 309 lbs. – Nice combo of good, not great strength and agility. Needs some technique work. OZS LT/RT
100. Kendrick Green – IOL – Illinois – 6′-3″ 300 lbs. – Good power, decent lateral mover. Has technique issues timing everything up. OZS OG/OC
101. Shaun Wade – CB – Ohio State – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – physical, good ball skills, kinda stalled out on the outside. Love his athletic toolbox, something is missing. Inside CB/ possible safety
102. Shawn Davis – S – Florida – 5′-11″ 200 lbs. – good athlete, fast and a ball hawk. Run defense can be hit and miss. Scheme diverse safety
103. Marquez Stevenson – WR – Houston – 5′-10″ 182 lbs. – HR speed. Inconsistant hands. Twitchy athlete. Gains separation with quickness and athletic ability, not route running. Slot WR
104. Olaijah Griffin – CB – USC – 6′-0″ 175 lbs. – Ok athlete with ok speed. Nice ball skills. and is a willing tackler in the run game. Outside CB
105. Malcolm Koonce – Edge – Buffalo – 6′-3″ 248 lbs. – Nice combo of agility/strength and burst. Can set an edge against the run. Raw as a pass rusher. Good motor. 34 OLB
106. Jaylon Moore – OT – Western Michigan – 6′-4″ 311 lbs. – Nice athlete that needs to add power. Technique is a bit sloppy. Zone scheme OT, maybe OG
107. Camryn Bynum – CB – CAL – 6′-0″ 200 lbs. – Easy moving CB with good speed. Not much ball production. High IQ. Outside CB
108. Paris Ford – S – Pitt – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – Super aggressive, great athlete. May lack the instincts. Ball skills are ok. Zone safety
109. Tarron Jackson – Edge – Coastal Carolina – 6′-3″ 260 lbs. – Played at 275, Senior Bowl 260…good athlete with a decent burst and ok power. versatile edge defender depending on weight
110. Kary Vincent Jr. – CB – LSU – 5′-10″ 190 lbs. – oily lower body with great feet and good ball skills. Willing but ineffective tackler. Played slot and safety. Slot CB/eventual Safety?
111. Dez Fitzpatrick – WR – Louisville – 6′-2″ 202 lbs. – Multi-level threat with good size. Strong hands, only an OK athlete, nothing exciting. I like his physicality. Outside WR
112. Drew Dalman – IOL – Stanford – 6′-3″ 286 lbs. – Agile, undersized, smart OC that will need to add power/weight for the next level. OZS OC
113. Drake Jackson – IOL – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 290 lbs. – Easy moving OC with OK power, won’t blow you off the LoS. OK anchor. Zone OC
114. Darius Stills – IDL – West Virginia – 6′-1″ 281 lbs. – Nice first step. great athletic/strength combo. High rev motor. Can play a bit out of control/discipline. 34 DE/43 3T
115. JaCoby Stevens – S – LSU – 6′-1″ 216 lbs. – Played all over. Good ball production. Mixes it up against the run. Average athlete with limited range. Zone safety/big nickel LB[/quote]
Bonus Rams Stacked Big Board – These guys didn’t crack my top 200, but the Rams probably have interest in them:
116. Jaelon Darden – WR- North Texas – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Deep threat with electric athleticism in the open field. Can run routes, excellent in the return game
117. Trey Hill – OC – Georgia – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – Plays with a bit of an edge, good lateral movement for his size. Can play OG. Can be a bit slow on picking up stunts. IOL in any scheme
118. Nick Niemann – LB – Iowa – 6′-4″ 220 lbs. – smart with good instincts. good athleticism to work inside in a 34. Rangy, but needs to add some good weight. ILB 34
119. Amen Ogbongbemiga – LB – Oklahoma State – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. – Run defense is ahead of his pass defense. Has enough range to drop into zone coverage in a 34. ILB 34
120. Trevon Grimes – WR- Florida – 6′-4″ 215 lbs. – Decent route runner with strong hands. Possession with redzone size and a chance to be a deep threat. I don’t think he plays to his 40.
121. Jim Morrissey – IOL – Pitt – 6′-3″ 300 lbs. – OK mover with average strength and a good anchor, intelligent. Absolutely a technician, not a brawler. OC OZS
122. Adrian Ealy – OT – Oklahoma – 6′-6″ 325 lbs. – Excellent mover in space, not as powerful as he should be. A perfect late round development type. OT OZS
123. Ben Mason – FB – Michigan – 6′-3″ 255 lbs. – An absolute hammer as a FB, moves well for his size. Soft hands when catching a pass. ST upside. A real throwback warrior. Stiif and not a great athlete.
124. Michal Menet – OC – Penn State – 6′-3″ 305 lbs. – Nice anchor, decent strength and good lateral agility. Needs mechanical work. Like his work ethic. OC OZS
125. K.J. Britt – LB – Auburn – 6′-0″ 235 lbs. – Tough, physical and instinctive against the run. Stiff and not very fluid against the pass. 2 down ILB 34/43
April 30, 2021 at 9:26 am #129341znModeratorfrom 2021 NFL Draft best available for Los Angeles Rams: … — updated Big Board
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Potential Day 2 targets
Current picks: 57, 88, 103
Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Snead nearly name-dropped Cox twice during his pre-draft press comments — did he have the LSU linebacker on his mind?
Cox is a total matchup piece who I wouldn’t even really call a linebacker, because he’ll play in the slot and can move between sub packages in the Rams’ heavily rotating defensive backfield. He’s very fast and has the intangibles the Rams love.
Quinn Meinerz, C, Wisconsin-Whitewater
Meinerz’s draft stock has shot up since his strong showing at the Senior Bowl. The Rams are pretending that center isn’t a need, but they absolutely have to be thinking about their long-term answer at the position. Meinerz may not fall to them but could start right away. The Rams met with him a couple of times during the pre-draft process.
Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma
The Rams might find a cross between “best player” and “need” if Humphrey falls to them at No. 57.
“Humphrey plays with outstanding strength and smarts, which allows him to out-physical his opponent, as his wrestling background and mentality translate to the field,” said Brugler. “He doesn’t always show the power to be a people-mover in the run game, but he finds a way to get the job done and tested above average in every category at his pro day. Overall, Humphrey is a technician with the reaction quickness, play strength and intangibles that NFL teams target for the position.”
Joseph Ossai, Edge, Texas
Ossai has the right length of frame that new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is looking for in a pass-rusher, and is a “high-motor” player, per Brugler. The Rams could stand to add a pass-rusher to their rotation opposite Leonard Floyd, but unless a highly-projected player falls to them, they may attend to other positions first.
Walker Little, LT, Stanford
Little opted out last season due to COVID-19 (the Rams aren’t letting that influence their evaluations) and had a knee injury the year prior. But his gifts at the position and his intangibles also might mean he’s a player the Rams are willing to take a bit of a risk on, pending his medical information. Former Stanford offensive line coach Kevin Carberry is now in the same role with Los Angeles, and head coach Sean McVay gushed over his insight on this offensive line class.
Drew Dalman, C, Stanford
Dalman might need a year to get comfortable as a pro, and his evaluations vary — but our Dane Brugler puts him right around No. 103 in his rankings, and that’s a Rams pick-point.
D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
Eskridge could be a multi-purpose gadget player in the Rams’ offense, and especially since a new receiver will not get a ton of snaps due to the crowd at the position. But a versatile, lightning-fast receiver does remain a need — and Eskridge would also contribute to the return game.
“With his ability to turn small plays into big plays, Eskridge is the definition of a playmaker due to his explosive feet and ability to mix his speeds as naturally as you or I breathe,” Brugler said.
Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
Some believe Schwartz will be a Day 3 guy, but I believe his stock is quietly rising behind the scenes because of his incredible vertical ability and under-the-radar potential to do more than just get behind a defense.
Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
Because the Rams believed last year that second-year safety Terrell Burgess would eventually be able to move in and out of the slot, and they also have David Long Jr. on the roster, I’m not totally convinced that they’re looking for a nickel (where Molden projects). But he’s a fantastic, versatile player and cornerback is a definite need, so he may fill a best player available/need cross-section for them when the pick comes.
Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
Adebo would be a good player to have as depth in the cornerbacks room, not only in the chance that the Rams can’t extend Darious Williams after next year, but to rotate into a variety of coverage plans.
Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
Robinson is another coverage and position-versatile player that the Rams seem to be drawn to opposite star corner Jalen Ramsey.
“Overall, Robinson needs to add more discipline and anticipation to his play style, but he boasts NFL-level athleticism and toughness with the inside/outside versatility to play various roles in an NFL secondary,” Brugler said of Robinson.
Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
Melifonwu would fill a big need in both the short term and longer term because he could still rotate in for snaps, similarly to Troy Hill (who the Rams lost in free agency), especially if Ramsey moves inside into the “star” position at times — which would place Melifonwu on the outside opposite Williams. Those situational reps could also put him on a great developmental track if he should someday be called to start full-time.
Wyatt Davis, G, Ohio State
Davis has a huge frame and a lot of power. The Rams could stand to bulk up the long-term future of their interior offensive line, even with currently-rostered players pegged as starters.
Josh Myers, G/C, Ohio State
Myers could fill depth at guard, or even start at center within the year.
“Overall, Myers isn’t an elite athlete for the position and needs to cut back on the aggressive leaning,” said Brugler, “but he brings the desired levels of toughness, smarts and execution. He projects as a starter in the NFL at a guard or center.”
Chaz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
Even though inside linebacker may not be an urgent need for the Rams, Surratt is such an intriguing prospect who hasn’t yet hit the depth of his abilities after switching positions from quarterback in college.
“Surratt is field fast and moves really well at the position to cover, blitz or chase down the run, with the smarts to consistently be around the football,” Brugler says. “However, his take-on skills and finishing ability aren’t yet strengths to his game, and he sticks to blocks and often arrives too hot as a tackler. Overall, Surratt must improve his run fits and develop in several areas, but he has the athleticism, instincts and competitive toughness to be a high-volume tackler and run-around weakside linebacker in the NFL.”
Potential Day 3 targets
Current picks: 141, 209, 252Tommy Togiai, DT, Ohio State
“Togiai is a bully in the trenches and has outstanding strength and flexibility through his hips to anchor, shed and make plays at the line of scrimmage,” Brugler said. “He takes the ‘hard work always beats talent’ mantra to heart, never taking plays off and competing with relentless effort. Overall, Togiai needs to develop his handwork and timing as a pass rusher, but he boasts developed power, physical hands and budding instincts. He projects as a stout run defender with pass-rush upside.”
Jaylen Twyman, DT, Pittsburgh
Brugler says that Twyman’s film while at Pitt shows “flashes of Aaron Donald” — albeit much less developed and without strong testing numbers, per Brugler. Still, that’s an intriguing comparison, and Twyman, who needs to develop, would not have to play right away as the Rams have depth along the defensive line in the short term.
Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech
“A prospect who doesn’t receive nearly enough attention, McPhearson has outstanding athleticism to make plays in man or zone, inside or outside. He will push for starting reps at some point during his rookie season,” Brugler said. That’s exactly the type of upside and scheme versatility the Rams might be hoping for.
Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central
I can see the Rams doubling up in the middle and late rounds at corner in such a deep class. Per Brugler, Mills is a great athlete who could offer a lot of raw potential for a coaching staff — something the Rams also saw in Williams back when they evaluated him.
Dan Moore, T/G, Texas A&M
Moore would be a developmental player for the Rams, who may even try him at left tackle due to his longer frame.
“Moore has adequate foot quickness in his setup to mirror rushers off the edge and push them wide of the pocket,” Brugler said.
Brenden Jaimes, LT, Nebraska
I found Brugler’s description of Jaimes to be very interesting — because it sounds like there is only positive progress to be made, and little “correcting” to do: “Overall, Jaimes doesn’t have much of a wow factor, but he doesn’t have a fatal flaw either and produced quality tape at left tackle. He will provide immediate tackle/guard depth for an NFL team and might not give the job back if given the opportunity to start.”
Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA
The Rams will still utilize Cooper Kupp out of the slot, but Felton offers some gadget flexibility for them and would be able to immediately compete for the kick-/punt-return job. A new receiver in the Rams’ offense won’t likely get a ton of snaps in their rookie season (even if, like Van Jefferson, they’re ready for them), so it might be a good thing to work Felton in situationally and on special teams at first and see if he can be an answer in case of injury to DeSean Jackson/after his one-year deal.
“Regardless of how he gets the ball, the explosive movements and speed are there for him to threaten opponents in different ways,” Brugler said. “Overall, Felton comes with fit and refinement questions, but he can be a matchup weapon with his flexibility out of the backfield or at receiver.”
Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
New Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford loves to throw the ball up to his receivers; Collins can certainly go up and get it. He may be a dark horse candidate for the Rams, even though he wouldn’t necessarily be in the mix as a return specialist.
Cameron Sample, Edge, Wake Forest
Brugler calls Sample an “effort, brass-knuckles” player which means he’d be an immediate asset on special teams even as he continues to develop as a pass-rusher. He doesn’t have the length Morris prefers, but that may be OK as he’d be in a rotation with second-year pass-rusher Terrell Lewis and others.
Shaka Toney, Edge, Penn State
Brugler says of Toney: “Overall, he needs to improve his countering skills and play with better power behind his rush, but he understands leverage and plays with NFL-level quickness and effort. He projects as a speed-reliant subpackage rusher in the NFL.”
Hamilcar Rashed Jr., Edge, Oregon State
“A tough-minded defender, Rashed plays with the strength and effort to create leverage in the run game and fight through trench blocks,” Brugler said. “As a pass rusher, he has straight-line speed, but is tight-hipped and needs to improve his rush plans to compete for NFL reps.”
Like Sample and Toney, Rashed Jr. doesn’t have a long frame. But at these pick points, the Rams may more so be looking for situational rushers and special teams enthusiasts.
Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
I love Darden as a quiet gadget-match to the Rams. He’s extremely fast and twitchy, and can do a lot with the ball in his hands (including return kickoffs and punts). Brugler says that Darden has “home run” playmaking ability, but needs some work in his route-running technique.
Sadarius Hutcherson, G, South Carolina
I’ve matched Hutcherson to the Rams a couple of times, as a value pick in the last round. Brugler says Hutcherson’s strength coach at South Carolina was worried he was throwing around too much weight during workouts and actually decreased his power clean and squat workload. The Rams could use another young guard who can move bodies to develop alongside TreMayne Anchrum for their long-term plan on the offensive line.
Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa
Niemann seems like the type of late find on which the Rams have seen a bit of success in recent draft classes.
“Overall, Niemann needs to improve his reliability in coverage and as a take-on player, but his run-stopping skills and above average athletic traits make him worth the gamble on day three of the draft,” Brugler said. Because they have a couple of rostered players they were comfortable enough with last year to start throughout the season, if the Rams can get a promising future inside linebacker at a late-round pick, they will have much more freedom to attend to more pressing needs and players at higher-value positions in their system.
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