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A few years ago I was very active on several pages and boards when it came to posting my own mock drafts. I like figuring out intriguing fits for the Rams system and hearing as much feedback as possible. So lets begin with my first Rams mock for 2017.
2.5 (37) Gareon Conley CB OSU (6' 195)
I want to put Forrest Lamp's name here so bad but I don't he makes it to pick 37. With the rumors Trumaine Johnson is being shopped the Rams will need another corner who can play on the outside. This is a very deep class and I wont doubt if the Rams double dip at this position. Conley is a good press corner that can cover the field but needs to work on run support. I know everyone is calling for offensive pieces but I assume that the Rams will sign at least one receiver and offensive lineman before the draft and even if they sign a corner they will still need to fill another outside corner spot because Gaines, a Fisher guy, hasn't been getting it done.
3.5 (69) Taylor Moton OT/OG W. Mich (6'5 319)
Big player who I think has some tools to play tackle but would be a better guard fit. Power, power, power! Set him in front of Gurley and watch the run game improve.Plug him next to Rob Havenstein and trust that Kromer can work with some of the other young players on the Rams OL.
4.5 (112) Bucky Hodges TE VT (6'6 257)
I've seen several people bump his draft value up after his physical tools showed at the combine (4.57 forty, 39in vert, 11'2 broad jump), but what I saw was a guy who has never been in the three point stance and has a lot of work when it comes to running routes besides hitting the seem. Which I believe McVay should be up to the task, a former TE coach who worked with Jordan Reed, McVay won't make Hodges an every down player in year 1, but with Kendricks and Higbee the Rams will be fine. So why should be draft Bucky? Its BPA (best player available) and he adds an immediate redzone threat and if pans out could the the Jimmy Graham of this draft! Or Fendi Onobun if y'all remember him.
4.36 (141) Jalen Robinette WR Air Force (6'3 220)
Ran a lot slower than I thought, but has the ability to use size at the line and combination of deep separation to become a deep threat. Averaged like over 27 per catch in college. A bit raw of a prospect who will need work but with Air Force work ethic I'm sure that won't be an issue.
5.5 (149) Brian Allen CB Utah (6'3 215)
A page from Seattle's playbook. Allen a 6'3 WR who converted to defense has raw tools and could benefit from his length in bump and run coverage. Pair that with a Wade Phillips pass rush and a year or two down the line could be a very good corner in the league. He is raw, tartare, actually but could find a role on ST while he hones is natural ability.
6.5 (189) Devonte' Fields DE Louisville (6'2 236)
A talented athlete with motor issues. I normally don't like these kind of players in later rounds because they never pan out and I'd rather have a core special teamer that works hard then a guy who takes plays off. But with the switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 we will need to find someone to play OLB opposite side of Robert Quinn. Even if we sign a vet we will still need depth and I hope we can benefit from his upside.
7.5 (223) Speedy Noil WR Texas A&M (5'11 199)
Noil has off the field issues, but damnit he is talented. The number one "athlete" coming out of high school, Noil has done nothing but get in his own way. He is talented though and maybe putting him in the LA lights won't help him but the Rams need talent on the roster and can roll the dice here. Some leaders in the locker room will have to put him in his place. Also has KR value to maybe make up for the possibility of losing Cunningham
7.16 (234) Khalid Abdullah RB JMU (5'10 220)
Most places I see him listed at 220 but I've also seem him listed at 194. A shame he wasn't invited to the combine after he tore up North Dokata State in the FCS semi finals and won the FCS Championship. Has a good pop and power, but I can't tell how fast he is because he can break out, but you see him sometimes get caught from behind. Just a good football player who could fight with the others on our roster form a practice squad spot.
Please let's start a discussion on which players you like or don't like and I have too much fun making these so I'll be posting one every few weeks or so until the draft.
2.5 (37) Gareon Conley CB OSU (6' 195)
I want to put Forrest Lamp's name here so bad but I don't he makes it to pick 37. With the rumors Trumaine Johnson is being shopped the Rams will need another corner who can play on the outside. This is a very deep class and I wont doubt if the Rams double dip at this position. Conley is a good press corner that can cover the field but needs to work on run support. I know everyone is calling for offensive pieces but I assume that the Rams will sign at least one receiver and offensive lineman before the draft and even if they sign a corner they will still need to fill another outside corner spot because Gaines, a Fisher guy, hasn't been getting it done.
3.5 (69) Taylor Moton OT/OG W. Mich (6'5 319)
Big player who I think has some tools to play tackle but would be a better guard fit. Power, power, power! Set him in front of Gurley and watch the run game improve.Plug him next to Rob Havenstein and trust that Kromer can work with some of the other young players on the Rams OL.
4.5 (112) Bucky Hodges TE VT (6'6 257)
I've seen several people bump his draft value up after his physical tools showed at the combine (4.57 forty, 39in vert, 11'2 broad jump), but what I saw was a guy who has never been in the three point stance and has a lot of work when it comes to running routes besides hitting the seem. Which I believe McVay should be up to the task, a former TE coach who worked with Jordan Reed, McVay won't make Hodges an every down player in year 1, but with Kendricks and Higbee the Rams will be fine. So why should be draft Bucky? Its BPA (best player available) and he adds an immediate redzone threat and if pans out could the the Jimmy Graham of this draft! Or Fendi Onobun if y'all remember him.
4.36 (141) Jalen Robinette WR Air Force (6'3 220)
Ran a lot slower than I thought, but has the ability to use size at the line and combination of deep separation to become a deep threat. Averaged like over 27 per catch in college. A bit raw of a prospect who will need work but with Air Force work ethic I'm sure that won't be an issue.
5.5 (149) Brian Allen CB Utah (6'3 215)
A page from Seattle's playbook. Allen a 6'3 WR who converted to defense has raw tools and could benefit from his length in bump and run coverage. Pair that with a Wade Phillips pass rush and a year or two down the line could be a very good corner in the league. He is raw, tartare, actually but could find a role on ST while he hones is natural ability.
6.5 (189) Devonte' Fields DE Louisville (6'2 236)
A talented athlete with motor issues. I normally don't like these kind of players in later rounds because they never pan out and I'd rather have a core special teamer that works hard then a guy who takes plays off. But with the switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 we will need to find someone to play OLB opposite side of Robert Quinn. Even if we sign a vet we will still need depth and I hope we can benefit from his upside.
7.5 (223) Speedy Noil WR Texas A&M (5'11 199)
Noil has off the field issues, but damnit he is talented. The number one "athlete" coming out of high school, Noil has done nothing but get in his own way. He is talented though and maybe putting him in the LA lights won't help him but the Rams need talent on the roster and can roll the dice here. Some leaders in the locker room will have to put him in his place. Also has KR value to maybe make up for the possibility of losing Cunningham
7.16 (234) Khalid Abdullah RB JMU (5'10 220)
Most places I see him listed at 220 but I've also seem him listed at 194. A shame he wasn't invited to the combine after he tore up North Dokata State in the FCS semi finals and won the FCS Championship. Has a good pop and power, but I can't tell how fast he is because he can break out, but you see him sometimes get caught from behind. Just a good football player who could fight with the others on our roster form a practice squad spot.
Please let's start a discussion on which players you like or don't like and I have too much fun making these so I'll be posting one every few weeks or so until the draft.
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