Here is my first stab at a Rams mock. As we are pre-Combine, the slotting of players remains very fluid, so these projections are very preliminary (and, I believe I have the Rams selections, including projected Comp picks, correct, though I found conflicting information on line). I don’t do trades, by the way!
With that, here are my picks:
Round 2 (36): Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Remember how the Rams used 224 lb. Ben Skowronek as a WR/TE/FB hybrid? Well, imagine the Rams had a guy who was 3 inches taller, 45 lbs. heavier, and faster than Skoronek who could do the same types of things, and also act as a “3rd OT” in short yardage. That’s Washington, who, mark my words, will blow up the Combine. McVay won’t be able to resist.
Round 3 (69): Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State
With their next pick, the Rams make a more conservative, sensible choice. Wypler had 26 starts at center over the past two seasons, played over 1,600 snaps, and gave up one sack. He’s a plug and play guy who could make Brian Allen instantly expendible.
Round 4 (C): Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
This is my first, “yeah, I know he could be gone by this point” selection. That said, Rush is the type of Senior Bowl riser that the Rams have gravitated towards over the years. The CB pool is deep, so I’m hoping Rush lasts. Either way, I’d definitely be targeting the position at this point in the draft.
Round 5 (C): Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
I’m confident that the Rams will add a RB to their roster. Part of me thinks they will do so earlier in the draft, but there should be some good options at this point as well. Abanikanda was productive and durable at Pitt, and can catch and block. A younger and more athletic Malcolm Brown, perhaps.
Round 6 (168): Nick Herbig, OLB/EDGE, Wisconsin
Round 6 (175): Dylan Horton, EDGE, TCU
Round 6 (177): Jackson Kirkland, OG, Washington
Round 6 (C): Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State
Round 7 (213): Kearis Jackson, WR/RS, Georgia
Round 7 (C): Chamarri Conner, S, Virginia Tech
With that, here are my picks:
Round 2 (36): Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Remember how the Rams used 224 lb. Ben Skowronek as a WR/TE/FB hybrid? Well, imagine the Rams had a guy who was 3 inches taller, 45 lbs. heavier, and faster than Skoronek who could do the same types of things, and also act as a “3rd OT” in short yardage. That’s Washington, who, mark my words, will blow up the Combine. McVay won’t be able to resist.
Round 3 (69): Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State
With their next pick, the Rams make a more conservative, sensible choice. Wypler had 26 starts at center over the past two seasons, played over 1,600 snaps, and gave up one sack. He’s a plug and play guy who could make Brian Allen instantly expendible.
Round 4 (C): Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
This is my first, “yeah, I know he could be gone by this point” selection. That said, Rush is the type of Senior Bowl riser that the Rams have gravitated towards over the years. The CB pool is deep, so I’m hoping Rush lasts. Either way, I’d definitely be targeting the position at this point in the draft.
Round 5 (C): Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
I’m confident that the Rams will add a RB to their roster. Part of me thinks they will do so earlier in the draft, but there should be some good options at this point as well. Abanikanda was productive and durable at Pitt, and can catch and block. A younger and more athletic Malcolm Brown, perhaps.
Round 6 (168): Nick Herbig, OLB/EDGE, Wisconsin
Round 6 (175): Dylan Horton, EDGE, TCU
Round 6 (177): Jackson Kirkland, OG, Washington
Round 6 (C): Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State
Round 7 (213): Kearis Jackson, WR/RS, Georgia
Round 7 (C): Chamarri Conner, S, Virginia Tech
