[ramsman34]

This is closer to what teams do. Although none of their boards will track to this even 95%.

[Elvis]

Riser or faller?

[Elvis]

From Walter Football, Rams predraft visits from 2024:

Karsen Barnhart, Offensive Tackle, Michigan (PRO)
Audric Estime, Running Back, Notre Dame (COM)
Troy Fautanu^, Offensive Guard, Washington (PRO, VIR)
Jaylan Ford, Outside Linebacker, Texas (COM)
Bo Nix, Quarterback, Oregon (COM)
Mark Perry, Safety, TCU (VIR)
Andru Phillips, Cornerback, Kentucky (T30)
Norell Pollard, Defensive Tackle, Virginia Tech (VIR)
Chop Robinson, Outside Linebacker, Penn State (PRO)

2025:
Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas (COM)
Jarquez Hunter, Running Back, Auburn (VIR)
Jalen Milroe, Quarterback, Alabama (T30)
Shemar Stewart, Defensive End, Texas A&M (T30)

[Dare]

This is a deep TE class. I like Taylor but his blocking is an issue. He's like a WR playing out of the TE position. If the Rams played their TE like a WR, i.e. out of the Y position he would be my choice.

But I think Terrance Ferguson offers the same speed and route running as Taylor and he's a better blocker. IMO it's the blocking that makes him a scheme fit for the Rams. That was Higbee's issue early in his career. He's had to improve as he matured his game. Blocking is the issue with Long and Allen and it's why they missed Higbee. I don't think that was lost on McVay and Snead.

It's why though taking a TE is a realistic option at 26 and I wouldn't be surprised if they did two other positions give better value in the first round. QB and CB are expensive positions of need for the Rams. When they draft now they must consider the long term cap impact. QB and CB are probably where they will get their best value in the first round.

If Landman plays MIKE up to his 2023 level (pre-injury level) the Rams have their MIKE LB to pair with Speights.

I think Havenstein hasn't been extended yet because they want to look at both Leveston and McClendon in OTAs first. The Rams need a good OT to play swing OT this year. I think they will look hard at Leveston in OTAs but probably figure they can sign a vet FA OT after the last cutdown.

As far as starters are concerned this year I think they are all on the roster right now. This draft is more about next year IMO. It's why I think their first 4 picks will be QB, CB, TE, RB maybe not in that order but that IMO is what their priority is likely to be. If they hit on players in those positions this roster is complete. The rest is developmental depth and STs.

[Youngblood22]

If the Rams took TE Ferguson in the 3rd I would be good with that but I like TE Taylor better. If they go Ferguson then I can see them drafting a CB or WR the #26. But the way things are looking it wouldn't surprise me if they trade back. Some teams looking at QB and I think they may try to move up from the second round to snag one. The teams drafting in the late 1st are in good position to take advantage of that.

[Elvis]

Schrager's mock:

[Elvis]

Russini:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/630051 ... rs-giants/

16.) Expect the Rams to once again show interest in a tight end in the first round. Last year, Los Angeles tried — and failed — to move up to select Brock Bowers. I’m told Sean McVay and Les Snead could once again try to move up to get their guy.

[Elvis]

Ben Allbright's mock (he didn't do trades):

Titans QB Cam Ward
Browns WR/DB Travis Hunter
Giants Edge Abdul Carter
Patriots OL Will Campbell
Jaguars RB Ashton Jeanty
Raiders OL Armand Membou
Jets TE Tyler Warren
Panthers Edge Jalon Walker
Saints Edge Mykel Williams
Bears OL Kelvin Banks Jr
Niners DT Mason Graham
Cowboys WR Matthew Golden
Dolphins DB Jaddae Barron
Colts TE Colston Loveland
Falcons Edge Mike Green
Cardinals OL Josh Simmons
Bengals DL Walter Nolen
Seahawks OL Grey Zabel
Bucs LB Jihaad Campbell
Broncos RB TreVeyon Henderson
Steelers QB Shedeur Sanders
Chargers DT Kenneth Grant
Packers WR Tetairoa McMillan
Vikings DB Nick Emmanwori
Texans WR Emeka Egbuka
Rams DB Maxwell Hairston
Ravens OL Tyler Booker
Lions Edge James Pearce Jr
Commanders RB Omarion Hampton
Bills DB Malaki Starks
Chiefs OL Josh Conerly
Eagles DL Shemar Stewart

[ramsman34]

I could see Hairston as “Ram” type player. I think the Ole Miss corner Trey Amos is a better fit. But not at 26.

[Elvis]

Current positional odds from DraftKings:

CB +250
OL +300
TE +380
QB +450
DL/Edge +600
WR +900
LB +1000
S +1500
RB +7000

If you think Rams go RB with their first pick, here's your chance to make some cash on it...