“AJ Brown, at his best, is a TOP 5 receiver in the league.”@GregCosell reacts to report the Eagles are “likely” trading Brown to the New England Patriots after June 1st: pic.twitter.com/sjj4xgXWJm

— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) April 20, 2026

The Rams won't have a pick of the litter at No. 13. Some of the top prospects will be off the board by then.

These 8 players are LA's most realistic options in the first round: https://t.co/ZWj04VGHf5

— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 20, 2026

zn wrote:

What’s the difference between Makai Lemon and De’Zhaun Stribling in that system? They could also get Germie Bernard or Chris Bell in the second.

Chris Bell

College: Louisville
Height: 6’1 7/8″
Weight: 222 lbs
Arm: 31 3/4″
Hand: 10″
40 time: 4.4

from https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chris-bell/32004245-4c26-7684-b83a-5696fe6b8079

Overview

Possession receiver coming off of his most productive year and a late-season ACL tear. Bell’s scores frequently came as a move target across the hashes, where he was able to use impressive build-up speed to eliminate angles and outrun everyone in the secondary to the paint. He’s average at eluding press and separating from tight man underneath. Improving his catch focus and positioning when contested will be critical. Bell lacks dynamic qualities and his ACL tear could impact his draft slotting, but he’s a big, physical target with room to improve. He has a chance to become an average WR2/3 in time.

Strengths

Big, boundary target with an NFL frame.
Stair-stepped production in each season he played.
Battles back against handsy coverage at the top of the route.
Speed-builder capable of turning crossers into long gains.
Squares his numbers to quarterback on in-breaking routes.
Makes athletic adjustments to throws on his back hip.
Resilient post-catch and difficult to bring down on the move.

Weaknesses

Suffered an ACL tear late in 2025 season.
Struggles to beat press cleanly with his footwork.
Route running lacks salesmanship and disguise.
Lacks short-area quickness in and out of breaks.
Will slow his feet when turning to locate the throw.
Below-average ball skills and catch focus when contested.

zn wrote:

What’s the difference between Makai Lemon and De’Zhaun Stribling in that system? They could also get Germie Bernard or Chris Bell in the second.

De’Zhaun Stribling

College: Mississippi
Height: 6’2 1/8″
Weight: 207 lbs
Arm: 31 5/8″
Hand: 10″
40-Yard Dash: 4.36

from https://www.nfl.com/prospects/de-zhaun-stribling/32005354-5233-6088-e514-5b10403eaf1e

Overview

Long-striding, vertical-access wideout with steady play and production. Stribling has good size and early acceleration to climb over the top of coverage but lacks short-area quickness to gain separation underneath. His downfield ball skills are above average but he struggles to consistently carve out catch space and fight through contested-catch contact for tight-coverage wins. He has legit speed after the catch once he finds open grass. He’s also one of the most competitive run blockers in the WR class. Stribling projects as an immediate WR4 who could eventually work his way into a starting role.

Strengths

Good initial acceleration into his routes.
Pays attention to break routes off at crisp angles.
Smooth late adjustments to grab advantages downfield.
Able to meet throws with good hand extension.
Builds speed quickly after catch for chunk plays.
Fits into block targets and fights to stick around.

Weaknesses

Linear route movements lack unpredictable elements.
Leggy with a lack of separation burst from breaks underneath.
Average hip sink getting into intermediate cuts.
Needs to play with greater fight when contested.
Inconsistent finishing his catches through contact.

from https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-draft/138179/rams-todd-mcshay-what-im-hearing?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Todd McShay: Rams may be out on first round receivers

As of this writing, I think the Rams are more likely to draft a wide receiver in the second than in the first. What’s the difference between Makai Lemon and De’Zhaun Stribling in that system? They could also get Germie Bernard or Chris Bell in the second. That frees up the Rams to use the 13th pick on their best player available. This pick is a huge deal in the league. If it’s not a receiver and it isn’t Simpson, who is it? They don’t have a glaring need. Their selection could throw off the plans for the next handful of teams and become one of the biggest pivot points in this first round.

JB Scott (same link)

JB’s thoughts

On receivers: The value seems to be better with the second round group of receivers rather than picking one at #13. Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson would be first round picks in most drafts, but I’m not sure they are ordinarily top 15 talents. Makai Lemon should be a late first round pick or early second rounder, just based on where the top slot receivers are normally drafted. If the report turns out to be true, the Rams would be wise to draft the best player available instead of forcing need. This is their earliest draft pick since 2016.

NFL Researcher@NFL_Researcher
Average yards to go on 3rd down in 2025…

1. Rams – 5.7
2. Bills – 6.2
3. 49ers – 6.4
4. Packers – 6.4
5. Ravens – 6.5
6. Saints – 6.5
7. Cowboys – 6.6
8. Falcons – 6.7
9. Patriots – 6.7
10. Steelers – 6.4
11. Chargers – 6.7
12. Chiefs – 6.8
13. Panthers – 6.8
14. Broncos – 6.8
15. Buccaneers – 6.9
16. Bears – 6.9
17. Colts – 6.9
18. Bengals – 6.9
19. Seahawks – 7.0
20. Jets – 7.0
21. Lions – 7.0
22. Commanders – 7.1
23. Titans – 7.2
24. Texans – 7.2
25. Vikings – 7.2
26. Dolphins – 7.3
27. Raiders – 7.3
28. Giants – 7.4
29. Cardinals – 7.5
30. Eagles – 7.5
31. Jaguars – 7.6
32. Browns – 7.9

Daniel Jeremiah@MoveTheSticks
This draft is deep at Edge, WR & OL.

Vid + article

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Old article from 2025.

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Kevin Dotson Reveals Why He Didn’t Fit Steelers
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kevin Dotson went into detail on why his tenure with the team never quite worked out.

https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/news/kevin-dotson-reveals-didnt-fit-pittsburgh-steelers

A former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman has spoken out on why he ultimately wasn’t able to find much success with the team to begin his NFL career.

Kevin Dotson, who Pittsburgh selected in the fifth round of the 2020 draft, recently appeared on the “Inside Coverage” podcast and went into detail on why the organization ultimately never felt like a good fit for him.

“It’s one of those things where, I wasn’t used to being cold all the time, to start off,” Dotson said, per Steelers Depot’s Troy Montgomery. “There wasn’t a lot of sun there. Not a lot of stuff to do. It was like a culture shock, and it really wasn’t in too positive of a way.

“I love the team overall, but there was definitely some stuff behind the scenes that you’re like, ‘Oh, man.’ It kind of ruined the experience for me. But I still loved being down there, the time I was down there.”

Dotson’s Tenure in Pittsburgh

Dotson was born in Mississippi and grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, so it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that living and playing in Pittsburgh was a huge adjustment for him.

He appeared in 13 games for the Steelers as a rookie, starting four of them while essentially splitting his time between left and right guard.

Dotson later started the first nine contests of the 2021 campaign at left guard before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. He was healthy in time for the beginning of the 2022 season and started all 17 games at left guard, but he never truly put it all together with the Steelers.

His time with the team concluded upon being traded to the Los Angeles Rams around the time of final roster cuts in August 2023, as Pittsburgh acquired a 2024 fourth-round pick and 2025 fifth-rounder for Dotson, a 2024 fifth-round selection and 2025 sixth-rounder.

Dotson didn’t fit in Pittsburgh primarily due to a mismatch with the Steelers’ offensive scheme, a forced move to his less-preferred left side of the line, and a lack of coaching alignment. He thrived only after moving to his natural right guard spot with the Rams, highlighting a misalignment between his strengths and Pittsburgh’s

Dotson did not fit the specific style of offensive line play the Steelers were looking for during his time there, despite showing promise as a run-blocking “masher”.

How Dotson Trade Has Worked Out

The Steelers signed left guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year deal in free agency ahead of the 2023 campaign while also having James Daniels at right guard, which made Dotson expendable.

He’s gone on to become a key piece of the Rams’ offense over the past three years, though, starting 38 games while moving to right guard full-time. Dotson was rewarded with a three-year extension worth $48 million in March 2024, and it appears that he’s fully in his element now that he’s residing in California as opposed to Pittsburgh.

For as much as the Steelers may be kicking themselves about parting ways with Dotson amidst his turnaround, a change of scenery was likely necessary for him to truly develop into the player he’s become today.

Wow.

I hope people realize losing Hendrickson, losing the No. 10 pick, and gaining Dexter Lawrence is still a net negative for the Cincinnati defense.

Giants could end up drafting Styles and Downs though for Harbaugh's new defense. 5 and 10 https://t.co/w7yLYrDMsl

— Scott Kacsmar (@ScottKacsmar) April 19, 2026

Thank you @gmfb for having me on earlier this week. Talked about my experience mentoring the running backs at the Combine. Excited to see where these great young RBs land in the #NFLDraft next week! pic.twitter.com/9PQ0EV63yR

— Steven Jackson (@sj39) April 17, 2026

I aspire to have the self-confidence it takes to lose 11 out of 12 starts and then sit out the following offseason because I want more security. https://t.co/ToiEypYUvw

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) April 17, 2026

zn wrote:

Antonio Williams, Clemson Tigers

Height: 5′ 11 1/2″
Weight: 187
ARM: 30 3/4″
HAND: 9 1/4″
40-Yard Dash: 4.41

One of my favorite Day Two wide receivers is Antonio Williams. The Clemson Tiger is the latest in the history of top pass-catchers under the Dabo Swinney regime, with at least more on the way in 2027.

When you throw the ball in Williams’ direction, he tends to come down with it nine times out of 10. He has a brilliant understanding of shell coverages and where to attack them while winning as a nuanced route runner and plenty of explosiveness to generate big plays after the catch and downfield. Williams feels like a perfect fit in Sean McVay’s offense.

“He’s got tremendous natural quickness as a route runner.”@gregcosell on WR Antonio Williams pic.twitter.com/ZoGFdm149g

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 17, 2026

zn wrote:

Deion Burks, Oklahoma Sooners

When Rams fans saw Burks’ size (5-foot-9, 180 pounds), they may think of Tutu Atwell once more. However, Burks is slightly bigger, and it makes a world of difference. Burks is an exciting vertical playmaker with the explosiveness and second-level burst to split the difference and run away from defenders with 4.30-second 40-yard dash speed, while also showcasing the ability to stack defenders with play with good body control at the catch point.

Next up on @gregcosell’s Draft Spotlight: WR Deion Burks ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/aC7vmOhL41

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 16, 2026