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That is what McShay said he was told. He's partner, Mench (who is the OL specialist) is not a fan at all of Proctor up that high (for good reason). That said, the big guys that can play OT at all, will get draft high this year while teams pass on WR's because of how deep that position is.
Proctor's been listed quite low for a while now, so Mench's take isn't radical or anything. Moreso I'd say Mench is in line with everyone else on him.

Personally though, since I am of the mind that Mauigoa and Fano are going to OG at this level, I think the top two OTs are Freeland > Proctor. Simply because Proctor may be able to play LT, though he's likely a right side. Whereas I don't think either Mauigoa or Fano have a shot at LT. Now I don't know what teams think about Proctor's weight issue (he had come in really heavy at one point at Bama), so if teams are worried about that, which can be a high bust factor, then you're talking Miller or Iheanachor as the second OT. So it would not surprise me if team boards differ on them. But bottom line is at the top OT is always driven by LT projection, which means if the Rams think any of them have a chance to LT then they could be the choice for us at 13.

Where I think Mauigoa or Fano have value to us is you could use them as a swing OT in year one and hope they can be an outlier on the edge, but if you end up playing them at OG that's fine we have a need there with Avila or Dotson moving on in FA. Though that aside, it can be argued that in this very nice OG class it's a waste to take one high. But we do have a swing OT need, and finding a stud OG does have a lot of value.

Anyway I figure Freeland goes top 10 because he's like 20 years old with upside, feet, and athleticism. He's got a great chance to LT so he's not gonna be on the board. After that, though, it feels shaky at best and based on preference just like some of the other positions this year.
 
If we do not go L-OT early, i really want Markel Bell as an early Day 3 developmental backup L-OT.
I don't know if he'll last until 207. Probably not. Hard to tell with him because mocks have him going all over the place (3rd to 7th). Most likely he's a 4th rounder...possibly somewhere between 90-160.
 
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Im prepared. It’s a long shot.

But it’s not 100% airtight that it won’t happen. Maybe the rest of the board should prepare for that.
I don't feel drafting Love is the wisest idea given the strength of our RB room, but I'm prepared for them to do so. I prepared for that when I saw that they interviewed him.
 

Bruce Feldman Mock Draft

This is my sixth annual NFL mock draft based on intel I’ve gathered from coaching, scouting and agent sources over the past month-plus.

My aim here with this project, as always, is to provide unique insight directly from the eyes of rival coaches who have not only studied and scouted these prospects, but also game-planned for and then faced each of them. These sources know exactly what they’re dealing with and what they’ve tried to do against these players in real-game situations, and some of them faced these prospects in multiple games.

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta): Makai Lemon, WR, USC​

The L.A. native stayed home to play at USC and will have a short commute for his family to watch him in the NFL. Sean McVay should have a lot of fun with Lemon, who was by far the best player in the program the past few years. USC defensive coaches thought he would’ve been the team’s best cornerback if he had played on that side of the ball. His instincts, quickness and toughness are that good.

Lemon was USC’s go-to guy whenever it needed a big play or a spark. He won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top wideout, catching 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 TDs. He also had two rushing touchdowns.

“He is that guy who plays like he’s 6-4, 220,” said a Big Ten DC of Lemon, who measured 5-11 and 192 pounds at the combine. “He’s really good in traffic and on 50-50 balls. He’s also really efficient and crafty as a route runner. He’s got a suddenness there. I don’t know if he’s faster than a mid-4.5 (40) guy but he’s just really shifty and strong and can burst out of tough angles and get separation. He’s real good with the ball in his hands, too. Like a running back.”

 
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Bruce Feldman Mock Draft

This is my sixth annual NFL mock draft based on intel I’ve gathered from coaching, scouting and agent sources over the past month-plus.

My aim here with this project, as always, is to provide unique insight directly from the eyes of rival coaches who have not only studied and scouted these prospects, but also game-planned for and then faced each of them. These sources know exactly what they’re dealing with and what they’ve tried to do against these players in real-game situations, and some of them faced these prospects in multiple games.

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta): Makai Lemon, WR, USC​

The L.A. native stayed home to play at USC and will have a short commute for his family to watch him in the NFL. Sean McVay should have a lot of fun with Lemon, who was by far the best player in the program the past few years. USC defensive coaches thought he would’ve been the team’s best cornerback if he had played on that side of the ball. His instincts, quickness and toughness are that good.

Lemon was USC’s go-to guy whenever it needed a big play or a spark. He won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top wideout, catching 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 TDs. He also had two rushing touchdowns.

“He is that guy who plays like he’s 6-4, 220,” said a Big Ten DC of Lemon, who measured 5-11 and 192 pounds at the combine. “He’s really good in traffic and on 50-50 balls. He’s also really efficient and crafty as a route runner. He’s got a suddenness there. I don’t know if he’s faster than a mid-4.5 (40) guy but he’s just really shifty and strong and can burst out of tough angles and get separation. He’s real good with the ball in his hands, too. Like a running back.”


I'd be fine with that. It depends on what the second-round pick will be...but I'm fine with Lemon as the pick at #13.
 
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Bruce Feldman Mock Draft

This is my sixth annual NFL mock draft based on intel I’ve gathered from coaching, scouting and agent sources over the past month-plus.

My aim here with this project, as always, is to provide unique insight directly from the eyes of rival coaches who have not only studied and scouted these prospects, but also game-planned for and then faced each of them. These sources know exactly what they’re dealing with and what they’ve tried to do against these players in real-game situations, and some of them faced these prospects in multiple games.

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta): Makai Lemon, WR, USC​

The L.A. native stayed home to play at USC and will have a short commute for his family to watch him in the NFL. Sean McVay should have a lot of fun with Lemon, who was by far the best player in the program the past few years. USC defensive coaches thought he would’ve been the team’s best cornerback if he had played on that side of the ball. His instincts, quickness and toughness are that good.

Lemon was USC’s go-to guy whenever it needed a big play or a spark. He won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top wideout, catching 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 TDs. He also had two rushing touchdowns.

“He is that guy who plays like he’s 6-4, 220,” said a Big Ten DC of Lemon, who measured 5-11 and 192 pounds at the combine. “He’s really good in traffic and on 50-50 balls. He’s also really efficient and crafty as a route runner. He’s got a suddenness there. I don’t know if he’s faster than a mid-4.5 (40) guy but he’s just really shifty and strong and can burst out of tough angles and get separation. He’s real good with the ball in his hands, too. Like a running back.”

I'm certainly good with this. What I've been pondering is:
Lemon at 13 or Cooper with a small trade back and an extra 3rd

Lemon is my guy but Cooper is excellent and an extra 3rd is good value. If Fano or Sadiq is on the board at our pick, I could see at least getting some offers.
 
I'm certainly good with this. What I've been pondering is:
Lemon at 13 or Cooper with a small trade back and an extra 3rd

Lemon is my guy but Cooper is excellent and an extra 3rd is good value. If Fano or Sadiq is on the board at our pick, I could see at least getting some offers.
If Sadiq is on the board YOU TAKE HIM, all day everyday.
 
What edge fits the current make up of the rams dline? I know production dropped when Young got hurt? Bailey is a speed rusher I believe, but he probably won't be there for us at 13. Wondering who else fits
I don't know enough about the draft to provide a good assessment on the available prospects at that position. However, I think we can add to the linebacker rotation and even improve in finding Byron Young's replacement in waiting with this class. I certainly have favorite prospects but they're at other positions.

With regards to edge defenders, I don't see David Bailey falling to us at 13th overall as I feel he would be the only DE prospect worth taking at that selection slot. Ruben Bain, Jr. has been ranked higher but there seems to be some buzz with him possibly dropping to the Rams' current top draft pick apparently due to his short arms, but I'm not convinced he'd be worth taking over the offensive prospects likely to be available even if that were to happen.

I was high on Zion Young before I found out about his character and makeup issues. Akheem Mesidor has been a popular name that's been tied to the Rams either at 13 or in a trade down, but that also doesn't appeal to me either relative to the offensive prospects ranked in the same range.

Names like Derrick Moore, Mason Thomas and Mason Reiger look to likely be available in Day 2, but the same issue of more appealing offensive prospects applies. This draft class seems to be weak at this position. Dani Dennis-Sutton and Romello Height both just popped on my radar and intrigue me a little as late mystery finds (for me). I believe I've heard one of the ESPN gurus picked Keyron Crawford as an upside prospect and possible diamond in the rough. And for some reason, I've like the physical and hard working Logan Fano but he's projected to be a Day 3 selection who offers little upside as a solid backup NFL player.


p.s. I literally just saw the post about McShay's hype on Gabe Jacas, so count him among my intriguing late mystery finds.

 
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