Early Thoughts on NFL Draft

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Allen2McVay said:
Problem with that is if other teams agree about the lack of quality prospects when the Rams are on-the-clock, there may not be many teams looking to trade-up.
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Very true. Hopefully a prospect that the Rams don't need false and entices someone else.
 
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Memento said:
I think Jeanty's going top ten, but if we do draft a running back highly, I'd prefer Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State). He was dominant on the ground for Mississippi State, starting as a true freshman. Then he transferred to Ohio State and just took off.

Not the best pass-catcher, but a solid pass-blocker, so you could still use him on third down. To my knowledge, Ohio State doesn't really use their running backs in the passing game like other teams do, so that could explain a bit.
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Judkins went to Ole Miss. For some reason I've learned that mistaking the two can lead to a rough time in the state.
 
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View: https://x.com/TheDraftTutor/status/1864671590572499017
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I have seen 4 games this season.... 2 that they won and then the 2 losses against Ohio St and tonight versus Notre Dame. He's my favorite QB heading into Draft season. His passes are consistently "on time" and "on target". I think his O-line was a bit over matched by the defensive fronts of Ohio St and Notre Dame, And, on plays that he did have a clean pocket, his receivers didn't achieve much separation creating difficult throws.
I have recently watched tape of Kyle McCord. He's also very accurate and has a set of wheels that Rourke doesn't have. I would be very happy to see the Rams one of these 2.
 
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I have seen 4 games this season.... 2 that they won and then the 2 losses against Ohio St and tonight versus Notre Dame. He's my favorite QB heading into Draft season. His passes are consistently "on time" and "on target". I think his O-line was a bit over matched by the defensive fronts of Ohio St and Notre Dame, And, on plays that he did have a clean pocket, his receivers didn't achieve much separation creating difficult throws.
I have recently watched tape of Kyle McCord. He's also very accurate and has a set of wheels that Rourke doesn't have. I would be very happy to see the Rams one of these 2.
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After yesterday I lean towards McCord.
 
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It’s crazy how potentially one of the deeper EDGE, DLine, and RB draft classes in years comes right after the Rams have loaded up there. You’d think that would push a stud player at a position of need right into the Rams laps, but the rest of class appears a bit shaky. Maybe they should double down there? I don't know.

What’s up with all these prospects suffering season ending injuries?

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Jalen Royal, WR, Utah State
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (chance he might be back for playoffs)
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Harold Perkins, LB, LSU

I've probably missed some others.

Seems like every time I look up, a player who I think the Rams might have an interest in has some injury. Some of these guys may not be able to work out pre-draft or participate in the post-draft offseason program. And some of them needed the extra games on their resume in order to get a better feel for their talents and how they might fit.

From what I’m reading or hearing about this OT draft class, Alaric Jackson is about to get paid by the Rams or someone else. That is barring some sort of injury, suspension, or his play falling off. They might even have to use the franchise tag or go away from the prototypical measurements of an OT to get one early.

Here are some OLine tidbits I've discovered from draft gurus Dane Brugler and/or Tony Pauline:

There are questions by some scouts if Will Campbell (LSU), Kelvin Banks Jr., (Texas) and Wyatt Milum (West Virgina) would be better off at guard. Campbell & Milum may not minimum reach 33” arm length OLine coaches seem to prefer and Campbell has had his fair share of penalties. Banks is expected to be shorter than 6’4” and is on the ground a lot. Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon) is said to be raw and expected to be under the 6’4” threshold. Josh Simmons (Ohio State) is injured and no one knows the severity of his injury. Cameron Williams (Texas) has less than a dozen college starts and may still lead the FBS in penalties.

That leaves Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota), Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona) & Grey Zabel (North Dakota State). The latter two are said to be best moved into the interior, too. Should be interesting, but again....Alaric Jackson is about to get paid.

Receivers? If the Rams are selecting in the back half of round one, will there be a WR worthy of the selection? The better WR options appear to be kids who could be had later. It’s still way to early, but after Travis Hunter (better CB than WR, IMO) and Tetairoa McMillian is there really a WR worthy of a 1st round selection? Luther Burden III and Emeka Egbuka may only be slot WRs and while talented and Kupp is winding down would that be the route Mcvay would want to go. Or would a TE like Colston Loveland (Michigan) be a better option in the slot for McVay. He might give McVay the Jordan Reed type he appeared to be looking for when he took Gerald Everett before selecting Kupp and going to heavy on 11 personnel because of Kupp’s talents.

Finally, this QB class is disappointing.

I don’t know if Stafford is coming back next year or not. But if so, I’d really like his replacement to be already on the roster learning in 2025. Is it just me or is it difficult to name a QB in this potential draft class that you would select over anyone selected in the 1st round last year with the POSSIBLE exception of Shedeur Sanders?

Others may disagree, but looking at this draft class makes me cringe that the Rams missed out of trading for Sam Howell and makes me hope the Rams make a play for Zach Wilson this offseason. He’s still only 25 years old and I think I’d take him over anyone else in this draft class. I'd love to see what McVay could do with him.

Anybody know anything about Indiana's Kurtis Rourke? He's an intriguing late round consideration.
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I like Cam Ward, but he's long gone when we pick. There are a handful of guys including Rourke who intrigue me in the mid rounds. While this class sucks at the top, it does have a surprising amount of interesting prospects. I could see a team pulling a starting QB out of Day 2 or early Day 3 in this draft.
 
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I gotta say that Will Howard is intriguing. He has starting QB tools: 6'4" 235, starter arm talent, and good athleticism. It's the decision making and post-snap reads that get him in trouble. Interesting developmental guy. If it comes together for him mentally, you have something.
 
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