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znModeratorA two-year starter at Texas, Whittington was primarily an inside receiver in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense (82.2 percent slot in 2023). A former five-star recruit, his Longhorns career didn’t go as planned — primarily because of injuries — but he contributed when on the field and was a team captain as one of the more respected “program” guys on campus. Whittington is well-built, strong and athletic with a good-sized catch radius and competitive balance with the ball in his hands. But he didn’t consistently create for himself as a route runner and never felt like a big-play threat on tape (caught a touchdown once every 28.2 receptions at Texas). Overall, Whittington’s college career was one of perseverance, and although it will take more than that to carve out an NFL career, his dependable and athletic skill set will speak to pro coaches. He projects as a back-end roster receiver with inside-outside ability and special-teams upside.
znModeratorA five-year starter at Clemson, Davis was a versatile defensive tackle in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s four-man front, lining up as both a nose and three-technique. Despite a career low in sacks as a super senior, he put together his best tape as a run defender in 2023, earning All-ACC honors for the fourth time in his five years. Davis plays aware versus the run with his feel for play development and the violent hands to free himself and show off his range. As a pass rusher, he doesn’t show a consistent plan but can reset the line of scrimmage with his bull rush and flashes a closing burst when he sidesteps blocks. Overall, Davis doesn’t have high-upside traits that NFL teams generally desire, but he reads well, stays active and offers the experience to add depth to an NFL defensive line room. He projects as a rotational nose tackle in the NFL, although it might be tough for him to become much more than that.
znModeratorbest value 2024 NFL draft classes
1. Lions
2. Dolphins
3. Chiefs
4. Steelers
5. Eagles
6. Saints
7. Ravens
8. Broncos
9. Vikings
10. Ramssee pic for 1-32 plus methodology
READ FOR FULL ANALYSIS:https://t.co/nIqmEa50Rm
team-by-team & round-by-round analysis to follow 🧵 pic.twitter.com/7civLHt5zD
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 27, 2024
znModeratorKamren Kitchens joins the Rams after being one of the best ball hawking Safeties in college football. I think his physicality is an underrated trait, which I want to highlight here
Kitchens seems to have terrific Instincts and ability to quickly diagnose plays – Then attack it! pic.twitter.com/q24GluxQWo
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) April 28, 2024
znModeratorRams Bros.@RamsBrothersRams are killing this draft.• Supporting first-time DC in Shula and filling the massive AD99 vacancy with a committee
• Adding firepower (via FA and the draft with Corum) to the already successful implementation of the new duo scheme
• Picks thus far fully align with the strategy they started building out when FA began and align with the division/how they can combat rivals 6x+ per yearznModeratorYes. That’s Beaux slimmer handling T’Vondre Sweat who went in the second round.
Love this pick from the Rams! https://t.co/iBunoCXTvf
— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) April 27, 2024
znModeratorDB Josh Wallace, Mich.
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from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-undrafted-rookies-free-agents-2024-facts-stats/
Allowed only 21 catches and 0 TDs last season
In his first season at Michigan, Wallace shined in coverage. He allowed a passer rating of only 66.2 despite not intercepting a pass. He also didn’t give up a touchdown all year in 367 coverage snaps, surrendering only 21 total receptions.
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from https://www.nfl.com/prospects/josh-wallace/32005741-4c46-3437-5d1d-34c8f1403e41
EIGHT5’ 11’’WEIGHT185 lbsARM31 3/8’’HAND8 7/8’’.By Lance ZierleinOverviewDraftable prospect with slightly undersized frame as a wide cornerback. Wallace was a three-time captain at UMass before transferring to Michigan. He’s a natural leader with a history of searching out challenges and putting in the work to succeed. He plays with adequate athleticism in man but lacks the size and length to control bigger NFL targets. Wallace is a natural route-reader, which creates opportunities for early jumps and pass breakups but an average closing burst limits his takeaway total. He’s smart, can play in a variety of cover schemes and was a good tackle-finisher at Michigan. Wallace does his job and has the intangibles to compete for a backup spot but needs to put a decent 40-yard dash time on the board.
Strengths
- Three-time team captain at UMass before transferring.
- Smart football player with good situational awareness.
- Clean footwork with ability to retrace steps in pedal and drive.
- Extensive game experience has bolstered route recognition.
- Good field balance and route pass-offs as zone defender.
- Supports run with proper positioning and effort to tackle.
Weaknesses
- Low career interception total (3) relative to on-ball production (29 breakups).
- Content to knock it away instead of trying to take it away at times.
- Plays with slight drift when changing direction on the move.
- Scouts are concerned about his long speed.
- Comes in a little hot as a downhill tackler.
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from https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Josh-Wallace-CB-UMass’
Wallace transferred to Michigan where as a fifth year senior for the Wolverines in 2023 Wallace played in 14 games and took part in 544 snaps for the Wolverines. He logged 26 tackles, 8 assists, and made 12 stops. In coverage Wallace had 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 64.0.
SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS
- Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Wallace has the quick and surprisingly powerful hands to jostle receivers early. But he’s at his best peeking into the backfield.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break on underneath passes in front of him.
- Top-end speed is good and is capable of turning and running in press coverage. He also shows good instincts when sitting back in zone and looking into the backfield.
- Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Wallace can move well laterally and shows excellent instincts when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
- He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES- Rght now he’s only capable of playing in trail position, and even then he’d likely be draw a lot of flags.
- Fails to maintain inside technique in man coverage. Not a press corner.
- Like a lot of collegiate corners, Wallace has a tendency to get grabby, something that will have to be coached out of him.
znModeratorBlaine Grisak@bgrisakTST
Much larger UDFA class than I would have expected so far.DT David Olajiga, Cent. Mizzou
DE Anthony Goodlow, Okla. St.
iOL Justin Dedich, USC
WR Sam Wiglusz, OSU
DB Jaylen McCollough, Tenn,
WR JJ Laap, SUNY Cort.
LB Omar Speights, LSU
OT Blake Larson, Aug.
TE Neal Johnson, Lou
DT Tuli Letuligasenoa, UW
S Kenny Logan, KU
WR Drake Stoops, Okla.
DB Josh Wallace, Mich.znModeratorClemson coach Dabo Swinney tells us that Rams pick Tyler Davis is a future team captain who “will quickly separate from the others” once he gets the chance on the field: pic.twitter.com/8NVBxR0UCl
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) April 27, 2024
znModeratorThis is unbelievable from Jordan Whittington.
Watch #13 at the bottom of your screen miss the first tackle on an INT, get up, and chase down the defender to force a fumble.
Two plays later, Ewers and Worthy connect on a 45-yard pass. #HookEm pic.twitter.com/yyh1FhY3JS
— Carter Yates (@Carter_Yates16) November 12, 2023
znModeratorznModeratorSam Wiglusz played three seasons with Ohio State before closing out two seasons on the Ohio Bobcats. He stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 188 pounds. He does offer potential on special teams, having served as both punt and kickoff returner.
Sam Wiglusz, WR
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Elevator Pitch:
Sam Wiglusz was Ohio’s trusty slot receiver the past two seasons after transferring from Ohio State. Wiglusz broke out immediately, catching 73 passes for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022. The next campaign saw a slight regression, but he still put up a respectable 56/660/3 statline. Wiglusz’ durability and ability to get open will land him an opportunity as an undrafted free agent.
Measurables (as of Pro Day):
- Height: Five-feet-eleven
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Hand: eight and three-eighth inches
- Arm: 30 and one-quarter inches
- Wingspan: 71 inches
Skill Drill Numbers (as of Pro Day):
- 40-Yrd Dash: 4.62 seconds
- 20-Yrd Split: 2.68 seconds
- 10-Yrd Split: 1.63 seconds
- 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 11
- Vertical Jump: 32 and one-half inches
- Broad Jump: Nine feet, 10 inches
- 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.31 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.94 seconds
Relative Athletic Score:
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Sam Wiglusz (RAS.Football)znModeratorOklahoma State DE Anthony Goodlow — He is getting a $20,000 signing bonus
Goodlow was immediately a 6-foot-5, 280-pound force on OSU’s defensive line. He started nine of the Cowboys’ last 10 games in 2023. Goodlow led OSU’s defensive line with 42 tackles, as well as seven tackles for loss and three sacks. He had a season-high six tackles in OSU’s win over Cincinnati. Goodlow also recorded at least one tackle in all but the first game of the season.
from https://pokesreport.com/s/5804/oklahoma-state-undrafted-rookie-free-agent-tracker
Goodlow played in all 14 games this past season for the Pokes after transferring from NEO, starting nine of the final 10 games. He led all Cowboy defensive linemen with 42 total tackles on the season, which included 18 solo stops. He also recorded 7.0 tackles for loss, which was fourth on the team, all numbers which earned him honorable mentions from the Big 12 coaches for Defensive Lineman of the Year, Defensive Newcomer of the Year and All-Big 12
Draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote: “Goodlow has good size and great length but is much more eventual than sudden in his movements. He rarely wins in gaps and is unable to create early threats as an upfield rusher. He’s not a natural knee-bender, so he has a hard time setting a firm anchor at the point of attack. He does have the natural strength to battle and strain. Goodlow is below average as a reduced rusher inside, so he might have to compete for a backup spot as an odd-front defensive end to make a squad.”
znModeratorAlbert Breer@AlbertBreerA reminder for Day 3 of the draft: Most NFL folks I’ve talked to believe the quality of the class collapses after Round 4. It’s the effect of NIL & the portal, keeping guys in school—just 58 underclassmen declared (was 130 in ’21). Expect scrambling to get targeted guys today.Sigmund Bloom@SigmundBloomOne common refrain this year has been that this draft was about 1-2 rds short in draftable players. Have to think that means many teams took players that would normally have priority UDFA grades in the 6th/7th. UDFAs this year won’t be as coveted or get as much guaranteed $znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Usually around this time, certain draft picks go to possible high CFA targets who they believed would get drafted – especially for possible immediate special teams contributors as Whittington could be. Good YAC player.
znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueAt pick No. 254, their final selection in this year’s draft, the Rams are taking guard KT Leveston, a depth pick who Dane Brugler notes has the right power and frame, but needs more developing at the position. He did previously play tackle.znModeratorThe more film you watch, the more you see why the Rams made the trade to select Braden Fiske.
Fiske had an amazing combine that only confirmed what his film shows. A dynamic IDL with great pursuit! His ability to shove off blockers and finish the play really stands out pic.twitter.com/lzucJbdXi9
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) April 27, 2024
znModeratorGreg Beacham@gregbeachamTyler Davis is a big Aaron Donald fan. He’s close friends with Rams TE Davis Allen, his former Clemson teammate He already admires ACC rivals Jared Verse & Braden Fiske: “They’re some dawgs for sure. We got a bunch of dawgs on the Rams.”znModeratorRams Brothers@RamsBrothersBeaux Limmer was a projected 4th round pick. Rams got insanely good value on him late in the 6th round. Four-year starter at Arkansas where he primarily played RG and then shifted to center. Immediate back-up for Steve Avila (and potentially Kevin Dotson)!znModeratorKarty made from 55 yards right down the middle at the Senior Bowl. Kid has a leg! https://t.co/fQ8hKXhlbw
— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) April 27, 2024
znModeratorGleaned from the highlights fwiw: effort guy, with good open field vision for running the ball after the catch. Special teamer who could be on every STs unit, blocking for returns and making tackles in coverage.
znModeratorznModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueArkansas C Beaux Limmer, the Rams’ pick at No. 217, fills a lingering need in this meat-and-potatoes draft — backup center.znModeratorCornell@gqscholarMcvay wants no drop-off if/when KW gets injured or rests on the bench. Mcvay wants the same style of back as KW. The style best fits the RAM blocking scheme/offense. We all saw what a difference the Rams offense was with and without KW.znModeratorfrom https://www.therams.com/news/jordan-whittington-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-texas
The 6-foot-1, 205 pound Whittington tallied 42 receptions for 501 yards and one touchdown for the Longhorns while playing in all 14 games last season (eight starts) en route to Honorable Mention All-Big 12 recognition.
znModeratorSarah Barshop@sarahbarshopThe Rams missed an NFL-high 16 field goals and PAT last season..Blaine Grisak@bgrisakTSTRams get their kicker! They take arguably the best kicker in the draft in Joshua Karty.znModeratorHEIGHT6’ 2’’WEIGHT207 lbsARM31 1/2’’HAND9 1/8’’.By Lance ZierleinOverviewAfter struggling in 2021, Karty kicked with impressive accuracy and consistency over the last two years. He hits the ball with repeatable process and repeatable ball flight from 40-plus yards out, and he never seemed to get into a mental funk. Karty has a strong enough leg to make field goals from 54 to 56 yards without having to drive them low, and his kickoff leg will take the return game completely out of the equation if teams want. He has middle-round draft value and could become a longtime NFL kicker.
Strengths
- Possesses deep range of 56-59 yards on tape.
- Creates momentum into his strikes and generally gains big lift.
- Made 91.1 percent of his field goals over the last two seasons.
- Handles kickoffs with the same leg strength.
- Completed slick onside kick against Sacramento State.
Weaknesses
- Must be careful not to overcorrect to the opposite post on kicks from the hash.
- Failed to make his wind adjustments on 51-yard misses against Arizona.
znModeratorTyler Davis: 91.1 run defense grade since 2022 (3rd among DTs) 💥 pic.twitter.com/VQgLekUdmQ
— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) April 27, 2024
znModeratorStu Jackson@StuJRamsFive of the Rams’ six 2024 draft picks so far have gone toward defense. Four of those five toward the defensive front..Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
The Rams use the 196th overall pick on Clemson DL Tyler Davis, who was there 5 years & made the past 3 All-ACC first teams. LA is picking grown men. Davis is the 5th player drafted by the Rams who was born in the year 2000 & played several seasons of college ball.***.The 6-foot-2, 301-pound Davis was a First-Team All-ACC performer for the Tigers in 2023 after producing 34 total tackles (3.5 for loss) while starting all 13 games. It was the third-straight season he earned First-Team all-conference recognition, going back to the 2021 season.znModeratorHEIGHT6’ 2’’WEIGHT301 lbsARM31 3/8’’HAND9 1/4’’.By Lance ZierleinOverviewA fireplug nose tackle with a compact frame, Davis plays much stronger than his measurables might indicate. He lacks the pure mass teams covet along the interior but uses terrific strength and leverage to bow his neck and take on all comers. He’s usually first off the snap and first in with his hands, but the size and length of an NFL interior blocker could be challenging for him as he makes the step up in class. The physical limitations will make him less attractive earlier in the draft, but his motor and consistency in pressuring blockers should push him into snaps as a 4-3 nose.
Strengths
- Times up snap and slams into blocker with quick, powerful punch.
- Mirrors lineman’s lateral movements and fills in the play-side gap.
- Proportional strength for impressive double-team battles.
- Leg drive creates relentless pressure on blockers.
- Natural leverage to penetrate gaps and drive through redirection as rusher.
- Foot quickness gives him a chance to find entry points into the pocket.
Weaknesses
- Below-average mass for an NFL nose tackle.
- Short arms make it tougher to control and shed opponents quickly.
- Loses pad level when engaging with lateral blocks.
- Below-average hand fighting to slip past pass protection.
- Needs to develop more rush counters and put them in his bag.
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