"expert" Mocks

[JonRam99]

Geez these 'expert' mocks...
It's gotta be TE / WR / CB, at BPA.
In Jeremiah's mock, Golden & the Miami TE are both still on the board.

 

[Flatlyner]

Jourdan full mock:

Round 1, pick No. 26​

OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon (6-4, 313)​

Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson could be one of the top offensive-line prospects in free agency because he played well in 2024 and he’s only 26. The Rams may have to find a plug-and-play replacement (and they could try to hide their need here by signing a veteran in free agency who ultimately will be a cheap backup). Conerly is a “quick, fluid mover” who “has the range to reach his landmarks laterally in pass protection, on the move at the second level and in the run game” in Brugler’s view. That would be a great pairing with third-year left guard Steve Avila, whose similar ability truly unlocks the Rams’ diverse screen game and elements of their expanding run playbook.

Round 3, pick No. 90​

TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green (6-3, 238)​

Sean McVay’s reported itch to trade up in the first round last season for Brock Bowers despite already having signed Colby Parkinson in free agency told me he really wants to run more of his offense through the position, whether breaking into more 12 personnel (flashes of this in 2024) or deploying a tight end as a true pass-catching weapon. Fannin is dangerous both at the catch point and after it (he caught 117 passes for 1,555 yards last season). The Rams badly need to add a “receiver” whether that player is listed on the roster as one or not.

Round 3, pick No. 100​

DL Joshua Farmer, Florida State (6-3, 314)​

Hey, the Eagles flooded their defense with Georgia players not too long ago, why not bring in another Florida State player to a defensive line that already features Jared Verse and Braden Fiske? The Rams’ defensive line quickly developed into an absolutely outstanding pass-rushing unit but its largest player, rotational nose tackle Bobby Brown III, may depart in free agency. Continuing to invest in the line is a quiet need for a team that struggled to defend the run at times last season and likes to rotate its front frequently.

Round 4, pick No. 126​

CB Mello Dotson, Kansas (6-1, 190)​

Veteran Ahkello Witherspoon, who has been valuable for the Rams as a late free-agency pickup over the last two offseasons, will again be a free agent. Darious Williams is a solid veteran, while Cobie Durant enters his fourth season and a contract year having several positive streaks, and some struggles (in part due to injury). The Rams could stand to add at least one corner even as they continue to test whether 2024 in-season acquisition Emmanuel Forbes Jr. will be a fit.

Round 6, pick No. 190​

WR Ja’Corey Brooks, Louisville (6-2, 191)​

While the offense will run through Puka Nacua in 2025, the Rams could stand to add speed and perimeter ability with Tutu Atwell and Demarcus Robinson pending free agents. Brooks is fast, talented and versatile in terms of where he can align but his skill set isn’t exactly what you picture when you think about McVay’s offense (where receivers have to physically navigate the middle of the field and the run-blocking surface). Still, the Rams simply have to get faster … and actually find a way to utilize their speed players.

Round 6, pick No. 201​

ILB Kobe King, Penn State (6-1, 248)​

Undrafted free-agent Omar Speights steadily improved and really flashed potential in the latter third of the season and the playoffs. Otherwise, the Rams again face questions at the position (they’re used to it by now) and could stand to add young talent.

Round 6, pick No. 202​

ILB Jay Higgins, Iowa (6-2, 232)​

It’s not that I’m expecting the Rams to make a significant investment in their linebacker room, but picking up young, dynamic players with back-to-back picks in the later rounds is never a bad idea.

I don’t know that Higgins actually lasts to this round, but I liked the idea of putting him here to make a point, dang it! The Rams have retained veterans Troy Reeder and Christian Rozeboom for a while, but it might be time to get younger and refill the room with lower-capital players who could contribute.

Meh, its ok. Just not sure Connerly is going to improve us this year is we resign Jackson (which we sure as shit should). Fannin in the 3rd is my favorite pick in any draft. Just doubt he's there.

 

[Flatlyner]

Another Athletic mock from the writers:

26. Los Angeles Rams: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State​

I considered going offensive line here due to the state of the Rams’ tackle positions, but they also need to rebuild the receiving corps. Cooper Kupp is on the way out, and Demarcus Robinson is slated to be a free agent. Even with those two in the fold, it was clear in the back half of last season that the Rams needed more playmaking at the position. So the Rams pair the dependable, productive Egbuka with Puka Nacua. — Morales

Burden still on board too.

 

[Flatlyner]

Geez these 'expert' mocks...
It's gotta be TE / WR / CB, at BPA.
In Jeremiah's mock, Golden & the Miami TE are both still on the board.

Really not sure I'd want Arroyo in the 1st anyways.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Another Athletic mock from the writers:


Burden still on board too.

Dane Brugler has Egbuka to the Rams at #26 in his post combine mock draft, too.

 

[Flatlyner]

Dane Brugler has Egbuka to the Rams at #26 in his post combine mock draft, too.

I really think that is going to be a common pick for us in mocks. It does make some sense, but, I'll reserve judgement after he works out.

I'm ready to move heaven and earth for Warren. Sadly, we don't have much to offer in a trade up.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I really think that is going to be a common pick for us in mocks. It does make some sense, but, I'll reserve judgement after he works out.

I'm ready to move heaven and earth for Warren. Sadly, we don't have much to offer in a trade up.

I'd be sick if the Rams traded up for Warren. Too deep a TE draft class.
Plus every time I watch him I see Tucker Craft. A fine TE in his own right, but I just can't see spending a first rounder on him.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Golden will be an X and Egbuka will most likely be a slot to start his career. We could use an upgrade at both. And I'd be happy with either.

(I don't think Whittington offers enough to not necessarily draft a superior player that might take snaps from him in the slot and occasionally outside).

 

[fanotodd]

Golden will be an X and Egbuka will most likely be a slot to start his career. We could use an upgrade at both. And I'd be happy with either.

(I don't think Whittington offers enough to not necessarily draft a superior player that might take snaps from him in the slot and occasionally outside).

Agree. I’m reading a lot of posts embracing the idea of plugging Whittington into the role Kupp has been playing, but I saw his drafting as an upgrade to skowronek.
ST production, blocking from the receiver position, but more productive AS a receiver. Isn’t that what we saw?

I’m not hating on the kid. I think he’s an excellent football player with a great attitude. I just think the Rams need more on offense.

 

[OldSchool]

Another Athletic mock from the writers:


Burden still on board too.

Let him stay on the board and take Egbuka all day long.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Golden will be an X and Egbuka will most likely be a slot to start his career. We could use an upgrade at both. And I'd be happy with either.

I'd be happy with either of them, too. But are we sleeping on this Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins?

Last year the Rams were rumored to be going after big guys like Mike Evans and Courtland Sutton and this is a pretty good WR with good size too at 6'4", 214 with 33 1/8" arms. I've heard on a couple of podcasts that he's getting some late 1st round talk now.

 

[OldSchool]

Golden will be an X and Egbuka will most likely be a slot to start his career. We could use an upgrade at both. And I'd be happy with either.

(I don't think Whittington offers enough to not necessarily draft a superior player that might take snaps from him in the slot and occasionally outside).

Egbuka will line up everywhere

 

[IowaRam]

Seeing how I'm an expert....

I'm going to go ahead and they'll draft a tightend

 

[WestCoastRam]

I'd be happy with either of them, too. But are we sleeping on this Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins?

Last year the Rams were rumored to be going after big guys like Mike Evans and Courtland Sutton and this is a pretty good WR with good size too at 6'4", 214 with 33 1/8" arms. I've heard on a couple of podcasts that he's getting some late 1st round talk now.

Nah, he looks interesting but he's not a 1sr round WR.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Agree. I’m reading a lot of posts embracing the idea of plugging Whittington into the role Kupp has been playing, but I saw his drafting as an upgrade to skowronek.
ST production, blocking from the receiver position, but more productive AS a receiver. Isn’t that what we saw?

I’m not hating on the kid. I think he’s an excellent football player with a great attitude. I just think the Rams need more on offense.

Oh I think he offers much more than Skow, this kid can win horizontally which Skow never could and offers YAC that Skow didn't.

That being said, it's not like you turn down the superior talent that could take snaps from him if thats the draft prospect that lands in you lap.

 

[Londoner]

I always go to Mock Draft Database to check all the latest mocks, and it's amazing how much variety there is.

I've seen OT, TE, WR, even S drafted at 26.

Not many CB selections, though, which surprises me: it's arguably our biggest need.

 

[DzRams]

Nah, he looks interesting but he's not a 1sr round WR.

Well, buzz from the Combine is that several teams have a top 32 ranking on him.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Well, buzz from the Combine is that several teams have a top 32 ranking on him.

Did not see that!

 

[Flatlyner]

I'd be sick if the Rams traded up for Warren. Too deep a TE draft class.
Plus every time I watch him I see Tucker Craft. A fine TE in his own right, but I just can't see spending a first rounder on him.

IMO, he is much more then Kraft and a far more dangerous weapon.

 

[fanotodd]

Oh I think he offers much more than Skow, this kid can win horizontally which Skow never could and offers YAC that Skow didn't.

That being said, it's not like you turn down the superior talent that could take snaps from him if thats the draft prospect that lands in you lap.

I agree 100%. Whittington offers far more than skow could as an offensive weapon.
But that was my point. He’s an upgrade. He wasn’t drafted just o be a WR, though, He’s a STer just like skow.