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Preface: As of this time, we know all of the FA losses and resignings. With restructures done and possible restructure or extension for Matt Stafford, could leave the Rams with approx. 12-Mil in Cap space for a couple mid to lower tier FA’s. In this scenario, the Rams do not resign Austin Blythe.
Cut:
Pre-June 1 - Brian Allen, Kenny Young, Nasimba Webster, Justin Lawler, Kendal Blanton, Brandon Wright
Outside FA’s:
Center – Ben Garland (49ers)
Garland was cut by the 49ers. He is 6’5” – 305 lbs. He started 5 games last season. Played approx. 333 snaps, 1 penalty and no sacks allowed. He will be the veteran to anchor the starting job while the rookie learns the ropes. He signs a 1 year deal for 2.5-mil
ILB – LJ Fort (Ravens)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKS_AecCdIM
Fort will provide an upgrade in terms of production at the ILB position. He has graded out much higher than any of the existing Ram ILB’s. And, he has decent coverage skills making him a valuable 3-down LB. He will basically take Kenny Young’s spot. Rams should be balanced with 2 early down LB’s in Reeder and Kiser, and (2) coverage LB’s in Fort & Howard. I don’t see the Rams using any draft picks for this position. His salary has been in the 2.5-Mil range, so a 3 year deal with a heavy bonus that can be prorated would be in the works. This signing should not impact the Rams Comp pick plan.
DL / 5T - Shamar Stephens (Vikings)
Stephens was recently cut by the Vikings. He played DT in their even front but at 6’5” – 310 lbs, should replace the size we lost at DE when Brockers was traded to Detroit. He agrees to a 1-yr Cap friendly deal.
Player Trade:
Rams send Rob Havenstein
Vikings send 4th Rnd (#117)
Draft:
Trade :
(trade up)
Rams send #57, 2022 3rd
Jaguars send #45
(trade up)
Rams send #88, #119, 2022 4th
Browns sends #59
(trade down)
Rams send #103
Chargers send #118, #159
Rams own 7 selections after trades
Rnd 2 pick #45 Center Creed Humphrey (Oklahoma)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Yg5oq4eMM&t=1s
Humphrey is a known entity at this stage of the pre-draft process. I can only add that I think he is arguably the most stout in Pass Pro of all Centers in this class. And, after his Pro Day, he showed he can move in space as well as any O-lineman. His 5-10-5 shuttle, @ 4.46, was faster than his teammate Tre Norwoood (Safety) 4.50, and would’ve been #1 of all the O-lineman from the 2020 Combine.
Rnd 2 pick #59 Safety Hamsah Nasirildeen (Florida St)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pWGHoH_Rvo
Nasirildeen is not only my favorite player in the draft, he may end up being the most impactful. He is 6’4” – 220lbs. He can play like a LB or play in space with good range. He can take over for John Johnson and IMO, be an upgrade at the Strong Safety position. He was outstanding in coverage against TE’s and RB’s during Senior Bowl week. In addition to his size and length he creates turnovers.
Rnd 4 pick #118 DL - Cam Sample (Tulane)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXGe2heHfVM
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfZxqltJk4
Sample turned heads at the Senior Bowl. He was un-blockable in most 1-on-1 reps. He is 6’3” – 275 lbs and will fill the role that Morgan Fox had as a situational pass rusher.
Rnd 4 pick #141 CB (slot) Tre Brown (Oklahoma)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmP2CSJhVsc
Brown stands at 5’9-3/4” – 188 lbs. He was one of the best CB’s at the Senior bowl. He is sticky in coverage and even intercepted a couple passes as seen in the Senior Bowl video highlight. He ran a 4.40 /40 at his Pro Day, and has experience returning kicks.
Rnd 5 pick #159 WR – Josh Imatorbhebhe (Illinios)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQE5ZF5e3g
Josh transferred from USC to Illinois to play for Lovie Smith. He good size and strength for a wideout ; 6’2” – 220 lbs. He has decent speed, 4.45/ 40. But where he shines is contested balls. He has great body control going up and combating a defender for the ball. At his Pro Day, his vertical jump of 46.5” would’ve been an all time record at the Combine ; he outjumped the measurement stand. As Snead mentioned, the Rams may be looking for a player who can out-muscle and/or out-jump a defender for ball down field. Imatorbhebhe has the skill set to do it.
Rnd 6 pick #205 TE – Shaun Beyer (Iowa)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYS8oy8251k
Beyer is a bit of an enigma. He has been stuck behind some players on the depth chart like George Kittle, Noah Fant, and TJ Hockenson. He has good size at 6’5” – 246 lbs. He is a former WR. Because of this, he has better than average burst off the LOS, and is a good hands catcher. He also has been well coached in blocking. He has a good feel for Zone blocking, and seals off well as a down blocker. There isn’t a lot of production go on with Beyer, but his athleticism is easy to see.
Rnd 7 pick #248 CB - Antonio Phillips ( Ball St)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZSpSu3EaY0
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycTLIrgisNA
Phillips is a well rounded football player. He has good production in pass defense ; 7 INT’s, 15 PD’s in 3 seasons. In addition, he is a willing tackler who shows good form. He has the size to play the boundary if a teammate like D. Williams or J. Ramsey are forced inside with man coverage. He has above average recovery speed. In one of the D’Wayne Eskridge highlights, he catches Eskridge down the left sideline after a long gain, chasing from the other side of the field. He will make a good gunner on specials teams.
Roster:
Offense-
QB- Matt Stafford, John Wolford
RB- Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Xavier Jones
WR- Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, DeSean Jackson Van Jefferson, Josh Imatorbhebhe
TE- Tyler Higbee, Johnny Mundt, Brycen Hopkins, Shaun Beyer
OL- Andrew Whitworth, Ben Garland, Creed Humphrey, Austin Corbett, Joseph Noteboom, David Edwards, Bobby Evans, Chandler Brewer, Tremane Anchrum
1st team: Whitworth (LT), Edwards (LG), Garland (C), Corbett (RG), Noteboom / Evans (RT)
Defense-
DL- Aaron Donald, Joseph-Day, Shamar Stephen, A’Shawn Robinson, Cam Sample, Greg Gaines
OLB- Leonard Floyd, Terell Lewis, Obo Okoronkwo, Justin Hollins
ILB- Micah Kiser, Troy Reeder, LJ Fort Travin Howard,
CB- Jalen Ramsey, Darious Williams, David Long, Tre Brown, Dante Deayon, Antonio Phillips
Safety- Taylor Rapp, Hamsah Nasirildeen, Jordan Fuller, Terrell Burgess, Nick Scott
Cut:
Pre-June 1 - Brian Allen, Kenny Young, Nasimba Webster, Justin Lawler, Kendal Blanton, Brandon Wright
Outside FA’s:
Center – Ben Garland (49ers)
Garland was cut by the 49ers. He is 6’5” – 305 lbs. He started 5 games last season. Played approx. 333 snaps, 1 penalty and no sacks allowed. He will be the veteran to anchor the starting job while the rookie learns the ropes. He signs a 1 year deal for 2.5-mil
ILB – LJ Fort (Ravens)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKS_AecCdIM
Fort will provide an upgrade in terms of production at the ILB position. He has graded out much higher than any of the existing Ram ILB’s. And, he has decent coverage skills making him a valuable 3-down LB. He will basically take Kenny Young’s spot. Rams should be balanced with 2 early down LB’s in Reeder and Kiser, and (2) coverage LB’s in Fort & Howard. I don’t see the Rams using any draft picks for this position. His salary has been in the 2.5-Mil range, so a 3 year deal with a heavy bonus that can be prorated would be in the works. This signing should not impact the Rams Comp pick plan.
DL / 5T - Shamar Stephens (Vikings)
Stephens was recently cut by the Vikings. He played DT in their even front but at 6’5” – 310 lbs, should replace the size we lost at DE when Brockers was traded to Detroit. He agrees to a 1-yr Cap friendly deal.
Player Trade:
Rams send Rob Havenstein
Vikings send 4th Rnd (#117)
Draft:
Trade :
(trade up)
Rams send #57, 2022 3rd
Jaguars send #45
(trade up)
Rams send #88, #119, 2022 4th
Browns sends #59
(trade down)
Rams send #103
Chargers send #118, #159
Rams own 7 selections after trades
Rnd 2 pick #45 Center Creed Humphrey (Oklahoma)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Yg5oq4eMM&t=1s
Humphrey is a known entity at this stage of the pre-draft process. I can only add that I think he is arguably the most stout in Pass Pro of all Centers in this class. And, after his Pro Day, he showed he can move in space as well as any O-lineman. His 5-10-5 shuttle, @ 4.46, was faster than his teammate Tre Norwoood (Safety) 4.50, and would’ve been #1 of all the O-lineman from the 2020 Combine.
Rnd 2 pick #59 Safety Hamsah Nasirildeen (Florida St)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pWGHoH_Rvo
Nasirildeen is not only my favorite player in the draft, he may end up being the most impactful. He is 6’4” – 220lbs. He can play like a LB or play in space with good range. He can take over for John Johnson and IMO, be an upgrade at the Strong Safety position. He was outstanding in coverage against TE’s and RB’s during Senior Bowl week. In addition to his size and length he creates turnovers.
Rnd 4 pick #118 DL - Cam Sample (Tulane)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXGe2heHfVM
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfZxqltJk4
Sample turned heads at the Senior Bowl. He was un-blockable in most 1-on-1 reps. He is 6’3” – 275 lbs and will fill the role that Morgan Fox had as a situational pass rusher.
Rnd 4 pick #141 CB (slot) Tre Brown (Oklahoma)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmP2CSJhVsc
Brown stands at 5’9-3/4” – 188 lbs. He was one of the best CB’s at the Senior bowl. He is sticky in coverage and even intercepted a couple passes as seen in the Senior Bowl video highlight. He ran a 4.40 /40 at his Pro Day, and has experience returning kicks.
Rnd 5 pick #159 WR – Josh Imatorbhebhe (Illinios)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQE5ZF5e3g
Josh transferred from USC to Illinois to play for Lovie Smith. He good size and strength for a wideout ; 6’2” – 220 lbs. He has decent speed, 4.45/ 40. But where he shines is contested balls. He has great body control going up and combating a defender for the ball. At his Pro Day, his vertical jump of 46.5” would’ve been an all time record at the Combine ; he outjumped the measurement stand. As Snead mentioned, the Rams may be looking for a player who can out-muscle and/or out-jump a defender for ball down field. Imatorbhebhe has the skill set to do it.
Rnd 6 pick #205 TE – Shaun Beyer (Iowa)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYS8oy8251k
Beyer is a bit of an enigma. He has been stuck behind some players on the depth chart like George Kittle, Noah Fant, and TJ Hockenson. He has good size at 6’5” – 246 lbs. He is a former WR. Because of this, he has better than average burst off the LOS, and is a good hands catcher. He also has been well coached in blocking. He has a good feel for Zone blocking, and seals off well as a down blocker. There isn’t a lot of production go on with Beyer, but his athleticism is easy to see.
Rnd 7 pick #248 CB - Antonio Phillips ( Ball St)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZSpSu3EaY0
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycTLIrgisNA
Phillips is a well rounded football player. He has good production in pass defense ; 7 INT’s, 15 PD’s in 3 seasons. In addition, he is a willing tackler who shows good form. He has the size to play the boundary if a teammate like D. Williams or J. Ramsey are forced inside with man coverage. He has above average recovery speed. In one of the D’Wayne Eskridge highlights, he catches Eskridge down the left sideline after a long gain, chasing from the other side of the field. He will make a good gunner on specials teams.
Roster:
Offense-
QB- Matt Stafford, John Wolford
RB- Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Xavier Jones
WR- Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, DeSean Jackson Van Jefferson, Josh Imatorbhebhe
TE- Tyler Higbee, Johnny Mundt, Brycen Hopkins, Shaun Beyer
OL- Andrew Whitworth, Ben Garland, Creed Humphrey, Austin Corbett, Joseph Noteboom, David Edwards, Bobby Evans, Chandler Brewer, Tremane Anchrum
1st team: Whitworth (LT), Edwards (LG), Garland (C), Corbett (RG), Noteboom / Evans (RT)
Defense-
DL- Aaron Donald, Joseph-Day, Shamar Stephen, A’Shawn Robinson, Cam Sample, Greg Gaines
OLB- Leonard Floyd, Terell Lewis, Obo Okoronkwo, Justin Hollins
ILB- Micah Kiser, Troy Reeder, LJ Fort Travin Howard,
CB- Jalen Ramsey, Darious Williams, David Long, Tre Brown, Dante Deayon, Antonio Phillips
Safety- Taylor Rapp, Hamsah Nasirildeen, Jordan Fuller, Terrell Burgess, Nick Scott