Ellenbogen | Final Rams 2020 Mock Draft 2.0 with Projected 55-Man Roster

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Ellenbogen | Final Rams 2020 Mock Draft 2.0 with Projected 55-Man Roster
2 hours ago Jake Ellenbogen

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Joey Magnifico during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

The NFL Draft takes place tomorrow, I’ve decided to do one more mock draft for the Rams following my completion of all player evaluations. It might include…a trade. Before we start, here’s an NFL Draft trade value chart per drafttek.com

RD1

RD2

RD3

RD4

RD5

RD6

RD7

PK/TM

PK/TM

PK/TM

PK/TM

PK/TM

PK/TM

PK/TM

1 CIN

3000​

33 CIN

580​

65 CIN

265​

107 CIN

80​

147 CIN

31.4​

180 CIN

18.2​

215 CIN

4.2​

2 WAS

2600​

34 IND

560​

66 WAS

260​

108 WAS

78​

148 CAR

31​

181 DEN

17.8​

216 WAS

3.8​

3 DET

2200​

35 DET

550​

67 DET

255​

109 DET

76​

149 DET

30.6​

182 DET

17.4​

217 SF

3.4​

4 NYG

1800​

36 NYG

540​

68 NYJ

250​

110 NYG

74​

150 NYG

30.2​

183 NYG

17​

218 NYG

3​

5 MIA

1700​

37 LAC

530​

69 CAR

245​

111 HOU

72​

151 LAC

29.8​

184 CAR

16.6​

219 MIN

2.6​

6 LAC

1600​

38 CAR

520​

70 MIA

240​

112 LAC

70​

152 CAR

29.4​

185 MIA

16.2​

220 LAC

2.3​

7 CAR

1500​

39 MIA

510​

71 LAC

235​

113 CAR

68​

153 MIA

29​

186 LAC

15.8​

221 CAR

2​

8 ARI

1400​

40 HOU

500​

72 ARI

230​

114 ARI

66​

154 MIA

28.6​

187 CLE

15.4​

222 ARI

1.7​

9 JAX

1350​

41 CLE

490​

73 JAX

225​

115 CLE

64​

155 MIN

28.2​

188 BUF

15​

223 JAX

1.4​

10 CLE

1300​

42 JAX

480​

74 CLE

220​

116 JAX

62​

156 SF

27.8​

189 JAX

14.6​

224 TEN

1.1​

11 NYJ

1250​

43 CHI

470​

75 IND

215​

117 TB

60​

157 JAX

27.4​

190 PHI

14.2​

225 BAL

1​

12 LV

1200​

44 IND

460​

76 TB

210​

118 DEN

58​

158 NYJ

27​

191 NYJ

13.8​

226 CHI

1​

13 SF

1150​

45 TB

450​

77 DEN

205​

119 ATL

56​

159 LV

26.6​

192 GB

13.4​

227 MIA

1​

14 TB

1100​

46 DEN

440​

78 ATL

200​

120 NYJ

54​

160 IND

26.2​

193 IND

13​

228 ATL

1​

15 DEN

1050​

47 ATL

430​

79 NYJ

195​

121 LV

52​

161 TB

25.8​

194 TB

12.6​

229 WAS

1​

16 ATL

1000​

48 NYJ

420​

80 LV

190​

122 IND

50​

162 WAS

25.4​

195 NE

12.2​

230 NE

1​

17 DAL

950​

49 PIT

410​

81 LV

185​

123 DAL

49​

163 CHI

25​

196 CHI

11.8​

231 DAL

1​

18 MIA

900​

50 CHI

400​

82 DAL

180​

124 PIT

48​

164 DAL

24.6​

197 IND

11.4​

232 PIT

1​

19 LV

875​

51 DAL

390​

83 DEN

175​

125 NE

47​

165 JAX

24.2​

198 PIT

11​

233 CHI

1​

20 JAX

850​

52 LAR

380​

84 LAR

170​

126 LAR

46​

166 DET

23.8​

199 LAR

10.6​

234 LAR

1​

21 PHI

800​

53 PHI

370​

85 DET

165​

127 PHI

45​

167 BUF

23.4​

200 CHI

10.2​

235 DET

1​

22 MIN

780​

54 BUF

360​

86 BUF

160​

128 BUF

44​

168 PHI

23​

201 MIN

9.8​

236 GB

1​

23 NE

760​

55 BAL

350​

87 NE

155​

129 BAL

43​

169 NO

22.6​

202 ARI

9.4​

237 TEN

1​

24 NO

740​

56 MIA

340​

88 NO

150​

130 NO

42​

170 BAL

22.2​

203 NO

9​

238 NYG

1​

25 MIN

720​

57 LAR

330​

89 MIN

145​

131 ARI

41​

171 HOU

21.8​

204 NE

8.6​

239 BUF

1​

26 MIA

700​

58 MIN

320​

90 HOU

140​

132 MIN

40​

172 NE

21.4​

205 MIN

8.2​

240 HOU

1​

27 SEA

680​

59 SEA

310​

91 LV

136​

133 SEA

39.5​

173 MIA

21​

206 JAX

7.8​

241 TB

1​

28 BAL

660​

60 BAL

300​

92 BAL

132​

134 ATL

39​

174 TEN

20.6​

207 BUF

7.4​

242 GB

1​

29 TEN

640​

61 TEN

292​

93 TEN

128​

135 PIT

38.5​

175 GB

20.2​

208 GB

7​

243 TEN

1​

30 GB

620​

62 GB

284​

94 GB

124​

136 GB

38​

176 SF

19.8​

209 GB

6.6​

244 CLE

1​

31 SF

600​

63 KC

276​

95 DEN

120​

137 JAX

37.5​

177 KC

19.4​

210 SF

6.2​

245 SF

1​

32 KC

590​

64 SEA

270​

96 KC

116​

138 KC

37​

178 DEN

19​

211 NYJ

5.8​

246 MIA

1​

​

​

97 CLE

112​

139 NE

36.5​

179 DAL

18.6​

212 NE

5.4​

247 NYG

1​

​

​

98 NE

108​

140 JAX

36​

​

213 NE

5​

248 HOU

1​

​

​

99 NYG

104​

141 MIA

35.5​

​

214 SEA

4.6​

249 MIN

1​

​

​

100 NE

100​

142 WAS

35​

​

​

250 HOU

1​

​

​

101 SEA

96​

143 BAL

34.5​

​

​

251 MIA

1​

​

​

102 PIT

92​

144 SEA

34​

​

​

252 DEN

1​

​

​

103 PHI

88​

145 PHI

33.5​

​

​

253 MIN

1​

​

​

104 LAR

86​

146 PHI

33​

​

​

254 DEN

1​

​

​

105 MIN

84​

​

​

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255 NYG

1​

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2nd Round (52nd-Overall): Michigan EDGE Joshua Uche
Age: 21
Height: 6-1
Weight: 245
Arms: 33 5/8″
Hands: 9 1/2″
This pick is my “Chris Godwin pick” from the 2017 draft. If you remember how I stuck to my guns no matter what on Godwin, you will look back, and when the Rams don’t pick Uche, you will remember this was my guy all along. Only kidding of course, since the Rams might pick Uche. You see, Joshua Uche has a great deal of versatility that is just too hard to pass up. While he is an excellent pass rusher that only got better each year at Michigan, Uche is also a player that has a well-rounded game. He doesn’t just rush the passer well, he has great range for the position and because of that, it makes him a perfect fit for a 3-4 scheme like the one the Rams will run with new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. He can drop back in coverage and cover the intermediate to even deep route as displayed on film. Uche will fit immediately into the starting lineup which is one of my most essential pre-requisites for a draft pick. If it’s a top-three round pick? You have to find a player that can contribute as a starter. Uche should be more than a starter though, it feels as though Uche is listed around the 50-to-70 pick range for other draftniks. However, for me? Uche graded out as the 35th best player. He’s a perfect fit for the Rams defense and would upgrade the edge spot immensely.
2nd Round (57th-Overall) via Houston: TRADE with Jacksonville!
Rams receive: Picks 3.73, 4.116, 4.140, 6.206
Jaguars receive: Pick 2.57
The Rams trade their second 2nd-round pick after scooping up a starting pass rusher with their first. Look, I couldn’t in good conscience make a final Rams mock draft without mocking any trades. Are they hard to predict? Absolutely. However, there’s no way the Rams aren’t trading picks in this draft. Let’s look at the context here, the Rams often trade with teams they have had prior business with. As demonstrated in the past, the Rams have traded with the Jaguars and fairly recently when they acquired pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Now, the Jaguars are looking at the board, they have the connection established with the Rams and they feel at this point with the impending situation of Leonard Fournette, they need to go out and get a running back. This is a draft I certainly expect one will fall and I think the Jaguars will be willing to trade some hefty capital if it means moving on from Fournette and grabbing a starting bell-cow running back. Keep in mind, the Jaguars could trade Fournette following this pick, or even dare I say it…to the Rams. Either way, I see the Jaguars addressing their needs in the draft early on at the defensive line in the first and a cornerback in the second. If a D’Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, J.K. Dobbins, or even Clyde Edwards-Helaire makes it to the Rams pick, the Rams will have some serious leverage.
3rd Round (73rd-Overall) via Jacksonville: Appalachian State LB Akeem Davis-Gaither
Age: 22
Height: 6-1
Weight: 224
Arms: 31 1/8″
Hands: 9 1/2″
After the Rams move down 16 spots, they lock up a starting linebacker that in all honesty shouldn’t be getting out of the first round in my opinion. He will though and the Appalachian State linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither will be set up to get the last laugh. Ultimately, the Rams seem to like what they have at linebacker enough to let Cory Littleton walk in free agency but do not think for a second they won’t draft a linebacker if they see a fit. With Davis-Gaither, it’s hard to make any arguments against the pick. He’s an unbelievable athlete that once again, like Uche, can do it all. He can be used as a linebacker, as a safety, and as a situational pass rusher. This pick would give the Rams the flexibility to use ADG on the first two downs and then potentially place him on the edge and bring in one of their other linebackers next to Micah Kiser. I’ve said it for a while now, the Rams need to gain some athleticism and some range at inside backer and Davis-Gaither will do just that and more. The Rams met with him earlier in the process, I have some confidence they look his way.
3rd Round (84th-Overall): Memphis RB/WR Antonio Gibson
Age: 21
Height: 6-0
Weight: 228
Arms: 31 1/8″
Hands: 8 5/8″
Say what now? Yes, that’s right, another third-round Memphis running back comes off the board and into the Sean McVay offense. The Rams moved on from Todd Gurley this offseason and while I don’t necessarily agree with releasing him the way they did, I can understand wanting to move on because of the medical red flags. Even so, Kyle Shanahan is going to have the NFL copying his explosive running back by committee approach. It’s something the Patriots have used but Shanahan broke it out into the spotlight. That means the Rams will likely roll with Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown, and maybe John Kelly. Insert Antonio Gibson who by all accounts is maybe the most explosive player in the draft. He ran a 4.39 forty at the combine and it shows on the tape because he’s electric in space. He’s a true running back, don’t let the fact he wasn’t utilized a ton because of Patrick Taylor Jr. and Kenneth Gainwell get in the way of the fact he is indeed a running back. Do you see what Christian McCaffrey is doing in Carolina? Why can’t Gibson emulate that? He’s maybe the best pass-catching back in the draft and has the highest ceiling out of any running back in my opinion. He could eventually be the go-to-guy but why would you not kill two birds with one stone and draft someone that can at the very worst be used in the slot and as a rotational gadget running back? Make the pick Rams and never look back.
3rd Round (104th-Overall)via Compensatory: Fresno State G Netane Muti
Age: 22
Height: 6-3
Weight: 315
Arms: 31 3/4″
Hands: 10 5/8″
I’m starting to firmly believe that Netane Muti will fall to the late third-round. He’s my top guard on the board in general but I believe his injury history is a bit concerning and will cause him to fall. Muti was cleared by doctors to participate in the combine. He ended up benching 44 reps on the bench press and seemed to have silenced the recency injury bias. However, it’s less about the most recent injury that has people concerned and more about the Achilles from two years ago. I still think the Rams with a compensatory third-round pick make too much sense as the fit for Muti and I would rush up to the podium and make this pick myself if there was one. Muti falls in line for what I want in a top three-round draft pick, a true day-one starter. I like the Rams offensive line pieces but Muti would bring back that power the Rams lost when Rodger Saffold left the building.
4th Round (116th-Overall) via Jacksonville: West Virginia (XFL) S Kenny Robinson Jr.
Age: 21
Height: 6-1
Weight: 202
Alas, the wildcard of the draft, Kenny Robinson Jr. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being the best safety in this draft. The problem is he’s coming from a place no prospect has gone. He skipped the draft process to play professional football in the XFL which has unfortunately since been dissolved. Robinson Jr. has incredible range, ball skills, and athleticism. In other words, he’s the perfect pick for the Rams to fill the void at free safety without spending a premium pick. Robinson Jr. started for the St. Louis BattleHawks and was quite impressive, to say the least, teams will question how his tenure with the West Virginia Mountaineers ended but to me, I see someone that has already competed against better competition than anyone in the draft and is ready to play. Not only that, but he’s also fresh off an XFL half-season. I trust the Rams to consider making this pick, they need a true rangy free safety if they want to emulate the defense Vic Fangio had in Chicago. Fangio had Eddie Jackson, the Rams don’t have an Eddie Jackson on the roster. I feel as though John Johnson III can certainly play there but the question to me, how effective will he be at free safety versus strong safety? The Rams have their box safety and pseudo linebacker in Taylor Rapp so they now can grab Robinson Jr. and worry a little less about the position moving forward. However, even if you make the argument they don’t need Robinson Jr. because of Johnson III, you have to keep in mind JJ is up for a new contract and could walk after the season.
4th Round (126th-Overall): Kansas OT Hakeem Adeniji
Height: 6-4
Weight: 302
Arms: 33 3/4″
Hands: 10″
Hakeem Adeniji is one of the more underrated offensive linemen in this draft. He is a four-starter coming out of Kansas where he was thrown into the fire right off the cuff. He got better every season, he’s stout in both pass protection and as a run blocker. The Rams just drafted Muti earlier but Adeniji has the versatility to kick in at guard or play tackle. The plan I see for a talent like Adeniji’s is for him to play the back-up role next season or even start over Edwards and then eventually become the replacement for Andrew Whitworth. The Rams met with him at the Senior Bowl, so they have shown interest in the process but all you have to do is watch what he did against Big 12 competition. He’s a very good tackle prospect that could be great at guard.
4th Round (140th-Overall) via Jacksonville: Arkansas DL McTelvin Agim
Age: 22
Height: 6-3
Weight: 309
Arms: 33 1/2″
Hands: 10 1/8″
The Rams get some beef upfront on their defensive line in the form of former five-star recruit McTelvin Agim. He’s a one-year starter as a defensive tackle that can only improve moving forward. Place Agim in a rotation with Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, A’Shawn Robinson, Greg Gaines, Sebastian Joseph-Day and you have yourselves a unit. Agim is so quick in the trenches where he will add some intriguing interior pass-rushing ability. Agim ended up ranking out as my sixth-overall defensive tackle in the draft. This would be a good pick for the Rams and while you could make the argument of it being a luxury pick, it’s one that makes sense with Robinson only on a two-year deal.
TRADE with Miami!
Rams receive: Pick 5.135
Jaguars receive: OT Rob Havenstein
The Rams now surprisingly have a bit of a logjam on the offensive line after drafting Netane Muti and Hakeem Adeniji. The team does not have a lot of cap by any stretch, Rob Havenstein is coming off his worst season and the Rams spent a third-round pick that they don’t plan on starting? I don’t buy it. The Rams will likely trade Havenstein before the end of the offseason but why not in this draft? The Dolphins need help on the offensive line and Havenstein can come in and start immediately over Jesse Davis. They have plenty of draft capital so this pick won’t mean much to them if they can get a player like Havenstein. This frees up space for the Rams on the offensive line and the books while helping out Miami in protecting their new franchise quarterback.
5th Round (153rd-Overall) via Miami: Rhode Island WR Isaiah Coulter
Age: 21
Height: 6-2
Weight: 198
Arms: 31 3/4″
Hands: 9″
As part of the Rob Havenstein deal, the Rams add a 50/50 ball specialist in Rhode Island’s Isaiah Coulter. Why do the Rams go wide receiver late? I think they want to give Josh Reynolds a year to be the number three receiver, whether I agree with that decision or not that’s what I think they want to do. That leaves the Rams going with a Rhode Island Ram in the fifth round that can go up and high point the football. That has essentially been my biggest knock on Reynolds, while he is tall, he doesn’t use his height to his advantage to go up and pluck the ball out of the air. At the very least, Coulter is someone that can come in and be your red-zone specialist. I think he’s a very talented prospect that could get overlooked because of his competition but I also think he has some serious potential and is a top 15 wideout in a class that can only be described as legendary in terms of wide receivers. I would even go as far as to call him a stronger, more explosive, and faster version of Reynolds. Coulter would be a great addition to Cooper Kupp and Reynolds’ contract years coming up.
6th round (199th-Overall): San Diego State C Keith Ismael
Age: 21
Height: 6-3
Weight: 309
Arms: 32 1/4″
Hands: 10″
The Rams get my sixth-overall center in the sixth round. Not bad. Keith Ismael is not an NFL starter yet, however, give him about a year or so and he could very well become that. He’s a solid athlete that has a good feel for the game. With the Rams bringing back Austin Blythe on a one-year deal they can afford to grab someone who is not necessarily ready to play right away. Brian Allen lost last season due to injury but in all honesty, he hasn’t been that impressive. I wasn’t a huge fan of the pick when it was made and for the reason why I think Allen has struggled. He isn’t big enough to be a center and going up against NFL types of talent. Ismael, in all honesty, isn’t huge either but he’s got the functional strength to make it work in the NFL.
6th round (206th-Overall) via Jacksonville: Hawaii QB Cole McDonald
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215
Arms: 32 1/4″
Hands: 9 3/4″
I don’t know why teams and analysts are sleeping so heavily on a rocket-armed and explosive athlete like Cole McDonald. It doesn’t make any sense, sure, he turns the ball over and he’s a guy that likes to throw caution to the wind. That’s why he might not be the best choice at the top of the first round. After that though, he has all the traits you want in a quarterback. I’m not sure if the stigma McDonald receives is because of past quarterbacks like Colt Brennan but either way, McDonald is a much more intriguing option than drafting a game manager with zero upside. The Rams have not fully committed to Jared Goff yet, while they gave him a long-term deal, they still have an out as long as they don’t restructure his contract. Looking at their cap situation and the fact that a Goff restructure would help immensely and that he’s come out and even said he would be all for it. It’s still pretty interesting that the Rams haven’t gone that route. Now, that’s not to say they are doing it because they want to take McDonald in the sixth and make him the guy but it’s still interesting nonetheless. While I’m a big fan of John Wolford, I think the Rams would be insane to pass up on the opportunity to develop their own quarterback, much less one that has the tools McDonald has.
7th round (234th-Overall): Nebraska ILB Mohamed Barry
Age: 23
Height: 6-0
Weight: 231
Arms: 31 1/4″
Hands: 9 /14″
I am sticking with this pick. The Rams met with him and Mohamed Barry himself told us on our show he spoke with them a lot. Barry didn’t test particularly well at his pro day but I don’t care about testing all that much in the seventh round. Go out and get yourself a guy that can be a captain someday for a special teams unit or even crack the starting lineup. That’s what I see in Barry. He was a fan favorite at Nebraska for a reason.
PROJECTED 2020 55-MAN RAMS ROSTER:
QB: Jared Goff/John Wolford/Cole McDonald
RB: Darrell Henderson/Malcolm Brown/Antonio Gibson
WR: Robert Woods/Isaiah Coulter
WR: Cooper Kupp/Nsimba Webster
WR: Josh Reynolds/Greg Dortch
TE: Tyler Higbee/Gerald Everett/Johnny Mundt
LT: Andrew Whitworth/Hakeem Adeniji
LG: Netane Muti/Joe Noteboom
C: Austin Blythe/Keith Ismael
RG: David Edwards/Austin Corbett
RT: Bobby Evans
DL: Aaron Donald/McTelvin Agim
DL: A’Shawn Robinson/Sebastian Joseph-Day
DL: Michael Brockers/Greg Gaines
OLB: Joshua Uche/Samson Ebukam/Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
ILB: Micah Kiser/Travin Howard/Mohamed Barry
LB: Akeem Davis-Gaither/Troy Reeder/Kenny Young
OLB: Leonard Floyd/Jachai Polite/Natrez Patrick
CB: Jalen Ramsey/Adonis Alexander
CB: Troy Hill/Darious Williams
NCB: David Long/Donte Deayon
FS: Kenny Robinson Jr./Nick Scott
SS: John Johnson III/Taylor Rapp
K: Lirim Hajrullahu
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
Potential UDFA Targets:
QB Roland Rivers III, Slippery Rock
RB A.J. Hines, Duquesne
WR Jelani Greene, New Haven
TE Noah Togiai, Oregon State
DL Breiden Fehoko, LSU
EDGE Marques Ford, Bethune-Cookman
EDGE Kendall Futrell, East Carolina
LB Jonas Griffith, Indiana State
CB Hasan Defense, Kansas
CB Thakarius Keyes, Tulane
S Evan Foster, Syracuse
S Josh Metellus, Michigan
S Luq Barcoo, San Diego State

 

[den-the-coach]

Well, you did a nice job of addressing the needs and the trades seem realistic although I understand you philosphy of giving Reynolds a chance to shine, IMO, I would go WR much earlier and with somebody who actually played against better competition. I'm really warming up to Antonio Gibson I truly hope he can run the football, twener's sometimes scare me.

 

[Ram Ts]

I think Uche is a solid and safe pick for us at 52 - meaning good chance he’ll be there and a need. That’s who I’d pick too at 52; assuming nobody elite is shockingly still on board.

I’m all in on the Muti, KRJ and HA back-to-back-to-back picks.

 

[bomebadeeda]

Massive amount of work there. Great job across the board.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Well, you did a nice job of addressing the needs and the trades seem realistic although I understand you philosphy of giving Reynolds a chance to shine, IMO, I would go WR much earlier and with somebody who actually played against better competition. I'm really warming up to Antonio Gibson I truly hope he can run the football, twener's sometimes scare me.

Thank you! I had Peoples-Jones on my last mock draft but I really might be biting too hard on what McVay said in an interview and how really wanted to give Reynolds an opportunity. If it was my choice I'd be going WR in round 2 for sure or at least round 3. However, I love Isaiah Coulter. I think he can be a serious gem in this draft.

 

[JKBOGEN]

I think Uche is a solid and safe pick for us at 52 - meaning good chance he’ll be there and a need. That’s who I’d pick too at 52; assuming nobody elite is shockingly still on board.

I’m all in on the Muti, KRJ and HA back-to-back-to-back picks.

Thank you for reading! Sounds like we are on the same boat!

 

[TexasRam]

You certainly nailed the Godwin pick.

As for your mock, it introduces some
Newer players I haven’t heard much about but will be on the lookout for when talking about the RB, WR and safety.

Love the Muti pick.

Love what our defense could be if we land those LBers and they turn out to be as good as you are thinking.

I would like to see a Slot CB. If Long struggles I would like to see some options there.

 

[jrry32]

It's a good mock. I love Uche. ADG is a quality pick. I think Muti will fall further than that. Availability is important, and his track record is bad. I think some teams won't even have him on the board. Robinson is too boom/bust for my liking. Has potential as a single-high or split safety, but he takes bad angles and unnecessary risks. Great ball-skills, though. Still, I prefer Julian Blackmon.

I think the most controversial pick is Antonio Gibson. I'll trust McVay on that call. Gibson is uber talented, but he barely played HB in college. It's a big risk. Yes, he's electric in space and would have major receiving skills, but his ability to block and his vision/instincts as a full-time HB are total unknowns. The good news is that he could contribute on returns.

Finally, I have to disagree that the Rams have not committed to Goff. His 2021 season fully guaranteed on March 19th, as did his $15.5M roster bonus in 2022. Unless we trade him, he's guaranteed to be here through 2021 and would be painful to cut before the end of 2022.

 

[jrry32]

It's a good mock. I love Uche. ADG is a quality pick. I think Muti will fall further than that. Availability is important, and his track record is bad. I think some teams won't even have him on the board. Robinson is too boom/bust for my liking. Has potential as a single-high or split safety, but he takes bad angles and unnecessary risks. Great ball-skills, though. Still, I prefer Julian Blackmon.

I think the most controversial pick is Antonio Gibson. I'll trust McVay on that call. Gibson is uber talented, but he barely played HB in college. It's a big risk. Yes, he's electric in space and would have major receiving skills, but his ability to block and his vision/instincts as a full-time HB are total unknowns. The good news is that he could contribute on returns.

Finally, I have to disagree that the Rams have not committed to Goff. His 2021 season fully guaranteed on March 19th, as did his $15.5M roster bonus in 2022. Unless we trade him, he's guaranteed to be here through 2021 and would be painful to cut before the end of 2022.

On Gibson, he kind of reminds me of David Johnson. Johnson was more of a sure thing at HB as he had more experience, but Gibson has a similar running style--explosive, elusive, and upright (Cordarrelle Patterson is another name that comes to mind). Blocking is the biggest question mark for me. He clearly has talent and could be a weapon. But he's also a bit of an unknown. I don't like him as a WR prospect, though. He's definitely a HB.

 

[Malibu]

Like this mock but missing a RB component and I don't like not upgrading the C position Ismael not the answer.

 

[dang]

Great effort but honestly other than trading down to get more picks I would be very very disappointed in this draft.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Massive amount of work there. Great job across the board.

Thank you for the kind words!

 

[JKBOGEN]

You certainly nailed the Godwin pick.

As for your mock, it introduces some
Newer players I haven’t heard much about but will be on the lookout for when talking about the RB, WR and safety.

Love the Muti pick.

Love what our defense could be if we land those LBers and they turn out to be as good as you are thinking.

I would like to see a Slot CB. If Long struggles I would like to see some options there.

Thanks! Yeah, I was tempted to pick a slot corner whether it be Javelin Guidry, Parnell Motley or Amik Robertson but I couldn't doing it knowing how much they like their CB room as is.

 

[JKBOGEN]

It's a good mock. I love Uche. ADG is a quality pick. I think Muti will fall further than that. Availability is important, and his track record is bad. I think some teams won't even have him on the board. Robinson is too boom/bust for my liking. Has potential as a single-high or split safety, but he takes bad angles and unnecessary risks. Great ball-skills, though. Still, I prefer Julian Blackmon.

I think the most controversial pick is Antonio Gibson. I'll trust McVay on that call. Gibson is uber talented, but he barely played HB in college. It's a big risk. Yes, he's electric in space and would have major receiving skills, but his ability to block and his vision/instincts as a full-time HB are total unknowns. The good news is that he could contribute on returns.

Finally, I have to disagree that the Rams have not committed to Goff. His 2021 season fully guaranteed on March 19th, as did his $15.5M roster bonus in 2022. Unless we trade him, he's guaranteed to be here through 2021 and would be painful to cut before the end of 2022.

Thank you! I love Uche as well. Love ADG. Muti could very well fall but I think the talent is too rich for him to fall completely out of the first four rounds. I love Robinson, I think he 100% is being overlooked and basically punished by the old school scouts that don't believe in skipping the pre-draft process. Gibson is a very controversial pick. I still love Darrynton Evans if Gibson is indeed gone. I just think the risk is minimized in the running back by committee area to the point where you can pick Gibson anywhere and feel comfortable. As far as Goff, I meant as in like him finishing out his contract. They could definitely trade him if they see fit. I think the McDonald pick would have me doing backflips.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Great effort but honestly other than trading down to get more picks I would be very very disappointed in this draft.

Thank you for reading

 

[Dodgersrf]

Always Nice to see you in here Jake.

 

[lockdnram21]

Nice job but i would be disappointed in this draft

 

[FrantikRam]

I actually like taking a WR later - whoever we draft probably won't see the field much this year anyways, so if they identify a guy that they think can be really good after a redshirt year, I like that better than taking one higher. Whoever we draft would be playing alongside Kupp (most likely) and Woods in 2021, so it doesn't need to be an elite talent.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Always Nice to see you in here Jake.

Aw thank you!