If RB drafting trend continues, could Rams make a play for Bijan Robinson?

[ArkyRamsFan]

I thought that the trend in the NFL was NOT to select RBs high in the draft (and especially in the first round).
Are y'all thinking that that is changing?

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Memento]

I thought that the trend in the NFL was NOT to select RBs high in the draft (and especially in the first round).
Are y'all thinking that that is changing?

~ArkyRamsFan~

Robinson and Gibbs aren't just running backs, though. @Memphis Ram described Gibbs as a weapon, and Robinson is in that same class, albeit even better than Gibbs is. My comparison for Robinson is Todd Gurley with healthy knees. My comparison for Gibbs? Jamaal Charles.

 

[AvengerRam]

I thought that the trend in the NFL was NOT to select RBs high in the draft (and especially in the first round).
Are y'all thinking that that is changing?

~ArkyRamsFan~

I think Day 2 has become the “sweet spot” for RBs (6 went last year in Rounds 2/3), but Robinson and Gibbs are likely be exceptions to that trend.

 

[Flatlyner]

I'm not so sure. Gibbs weighing in at under 200 lbs to me means he's likely not going to go in the first. I could certainly be wrong as the guy is simply a offensive weapon. But, at that size, he's not likely to be a workhorse or every down back. Bijan is a lock for the first round IMO.

 

[Flatlyner]

Devon Achane is who I think they're going to take if they do take a running back in the second round. I'd hate the move as much as I hated the Atwell move, but it's what I think they'll do. Personally, I want Sean Tucker. He's bigger than Achane, and I think he's a better running back.

Robinson and Gibbs don't seem like options anymore, unless we have a first round pick, like you said.

I cannot put into words how outraged I'd be if that turns out to be the case. He's not even my #3 back. Charbonnet is going to be a much better pro IMO, and I'd be pissed if we took him at #36. I've come to terms with Gibbs at #36 because I think its highly likely if he's there. Difference is, the dude can line up at WR in addition to being a homerun threat every time he runs the ball.

 

[Mackeyser]

If Gibbs is there at 36, I’d be SHOCKED if we passed. His acceleration reminds me of Gurley and he’s got WR hands.

I really like Akers, but Gibbs reminds me of a faster, not criminal version Alvin Kamara and for McVay, he fixes a lot of issues on offense