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https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/09/nfl-draft-rams-jahlani-tavai-hawaii-linebacker/

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Hawaii LB Jahlani Tavai visited Rams on Monday
By: Cameron DaSilva

The doors at the Los Angeles Rams’ facility have been swinging open in recent weeks ahead of the 2019 NFL draft. Prospects at several positions have been taking visits with the Rams as the team tries to not only get a better look at certain players, but build the best draft board possible.

The Rams were busy on Monday, hosting Sione Takitaki from BYU and Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai for official pre-draft visits. The news was reported by Josh Norris of Rotoworld.

Hawaii LB Jahlani Tavai visited the #Rams on Monday pic.twitter.com/UNKRIlJcxm

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 8, 2019

Both are off-ball linebackers who would add depth inside. Neither would be surefire starters in 2019, but they would compete for snaps with Micah Kiser and whoever else the Rams have at that spot.

Tavai is projected as a mid-round pick, likely landing early on Day 3. He has great size at 6-foot-2, 250 pounds, but he isn’t the best athlete. For what the Rams need at inside linebacker – a thumper-type who’s strong against the run – Tavai warrants consideration.

In his career at Hawaii, Tavai racked up 390 total tackles (41 for loss), 16.5 sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles.
 
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Risner would fit a big need for the Rams, a versatile OL that is not on the roster at this time. Would be a great fit at RG next year, backup at both G and RT this year, has taken snaps at C in college. Rams did carry 7 or 8 OL on gameday, Risner certainly could be a valuable backup.
 
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pmil66 said:
Risner would fit a big need for the Rams, a versatile OL that is not on the roster at this time. Would be a great fit at RG next year, backup at both G and RT this year, has taken snaps at C in college. Rams did carry 7 or 8 OL on gameday, Risner certainly could be a valuable backup.
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Yup, would make sense. Get a late round interior lineman that Kromer likes, and the line would likely be set
 
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View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1116317528400310273?s=21
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Clemson Tigers DT Dexter Lawrence, DE Clelin Ferrell to visit Los Angeles Rams

Could one of the nations most dominant defensive lines have a player heading to sunny L.A.?
By Sosa Kremenjas Apr 11, 201

Moving onto some bigger names when it comes to the pre-draft circuit, two national championship winning defensive lineman from the Clemson Tigers are set to visit the Los Angeles Rams. Both DT Dexter Lawrence and DE Clelin Ferrell will visit today, per Adam Schefter:

Both Clemson DL, Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell, are visiting today with the Los Angeles Rams, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 11, 2019

Lawrence is a hulking nose tackle prospect who stands 6’4” and weighs 340+ lbs. Obviously he’s one of the best run stoppers in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he does have quite a bit of athleticism to his game, as well as active hands. Those are both key points because they represent a difference between simply being a run-stuffing nose tackle, and a good run stuffer who could potentially operate and produce on third downs as well. Lawrence registered 181 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, and 10 sacks in three years at Clemson. He was also suspended for the 2019 College Football Playoff after testing positive for a banned substance, so this could also be an attempt at digging deeper into that incident.

Ferrell seems like a better fit to me personally due to his length and size at the defensive end position. Obviously Ferrell would be transitioning into an outside linebacker, but he has the necessary movement skills to make it work. In four years at Clemson, Ferrell managed to produce 166 tackles, 50.5 tackles-for-loss, and 27 sacks. A true three down player who has high character and fills a position of need, Ferrell would be a home-run option at pick #31. In the SB Nation Mock Draft Database, Lawrence is the second most highly-mocked player to the Rams. He’s seen as the pick in over 10% of mocks.
 
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It's almost like the Rams are looking for a versatile T/G backup, to replace Noteboom
 
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pmil66 said:
Risner would fit a big need for the Rams, a versatile OL that is not on the roster at this time. Would be a great fit at RG next year, backup at both G and RT this year, has taken snaps at C in college. Rams did carry 7 or 8 OL on gameday, Risner certainly could be a valuable backup.
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No doubt that McVay is fully aware he my need two starting OG's next season. Not so sure he is a perfit fit for Kromer's OL scheme for both OG posts.

I would not be happy with this RT/RG prospect as our #31 pick....I would trade down if there is an option & aim for OG/OC Chris Lindstrom instead who is a better fit for Kromer. I also like McGary OT/OG more than Risner.
 
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But, this can't be possible, @Akrasian
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Yeah, what are the chances they meet with guys who are also guard prospects, or they meet with players who aren't going to be taken in the first round? Bradbury will be taken in the first - at worst, early in the second. Oh, but they haven't met with him, they've met with versatile players who might be available later. You know, actually the type of player I've been recommending.
 
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