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Exploring Rams' options for Day 3
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/18113/exploring-rams-options-for-day-three
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- We've arrived at the final day of the 2015 NFL draft after the St. Louis Rams spent the first two days working to build an offense they hope will allow them to effectively run the ball at any and every defense in the league.
Along the way, the Rams made a trade that netted them additional draft picks so they'll enter the draft's final day with four choices instead of the originally scheduled three.
With most of their pressing needs checked off the list, the Rams should have plenty of flexibility with a fourth-round pick, two sixth-round picks and a seventh-round selection.
Most of the highly-rated players are off the board, though some draft analysts might see a strong value or two. Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings remains available, though he has questions about a foot injury and will need a lot of time to develop. On the final day, though, the risk might become more manageable for some team. And though the Rams have already heavily addressed the offensive line, it wouldn't hurt to continue to add bodies.
Speaking of which, there are a couple of other names the Rams showed interest in during the pre-draft process who could also be in the mix. Florida State guard Tre Jackson and Arizona State's Jamil Douglas are still available. Outside of that, Auburn's Reese Dismukes and Georgia Tech's Shaq Mason are among the top centers who�could be there if the Rams want to add another body to that competition.
If the Rams want to look elsewhere, such as a wide receiver, East Carolina's Justin Hardy and Florida State's Rashad Greene are still there for the taking. And, if they want to make defensive coordinator Gregg Williams happy by finally allowing him to play ball, there are some intriguing defensive tackles and cornerbacks still available.
Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and Ohio State defensive tackle Mike Bennett are two of ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay's three best players still on the board. Arkansas defensive end Trey Flowers also remains and could give the Rams a developmental prospect for the future.
At cornerback, Louisville's Charles Gaines, Oregon's Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and Kansas' Jacorey Shepherd could be of interest if the Rams want to add help there.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/18113/exploring-rams-options-for-day-three
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- We've arrived at the final day of the 2015 NFL draft after the St. Louis Rams spent the first two days working to build an offense they hope will allow them to effectively run the ball at any and every defense in the league.
Along the way, the Rams made a trade that netted them additional draft picks so they'll enter the draft's final day with four choices instead of the originally scheduled three.
With most of their pressing needs checked off the list, the Rams should have plenty of flexibility with a fourth-round pick, two sixth-round picks and a seventh-round selection.
Most of the highly-rated players are off the board, though some draft analysts might see a strong value or two. Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings remains available, though he has questions about a foot injury and will need a lot of time to develop. On the final day, though, the risk might become more manageable for some team. And though the Rams have already heavily addressed the offensive line, it wouldn't hurt to continue to add bodies.
Speaking of which, there are a couple of other names the Rams showed interest in during the pre-draft process who could also be in the mix. Florida State guard Tre Jackson and Arizona State's Jamil Douglas are still available. Outside of that, Auburn's Reese Dismukes and Georgia Tech's Shaq Mason are among the top centers who�could be there if the Rams want to add another body to that competition.
If the Rams want to look elsewhere, such as a wide receiver, East Carolina's Justin Hardy and Florida State's Rashad Greene are still there for the taking. And, if they want to make defensive coordinator Gregg Williams happy by finally allowing him to play ball, there are some intriguing defensive tackles and cornerbacks still available.
Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and Ohio State defensive tackle Mike Bennett are two of ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay's three best players still on the board. Arkansas defensive end Trey Flowers also remains and could give the Rams a developmental prospect for the future.
At cornerback, Louisville's Charles Gaines, Oregon's Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and Kansas' Jacorey Shepherd could be of interest if the Rams want to add help there.