RB Draft Talk

[RamFan503]

Okay, but how likely. Give me a number.

I always liked 7. Seriously though, I would put it at about 25% - 30%. The reason being that McVay seems to be dead set on getting more explosive. It doesn't seem he's dead set on moving chains 10 yards at a time like would be likely with a move TE. He hates getting big plays run on him but doesn't seem to value ILB so a CB is fairly likely. We just signed DA so I highly doubt a receiver is tops on the list. As far as what McVay would prefer, and this REALLY depends on who is there at either RB or QB, I would probably rank the positions in this order: CB, RB, QB, TE. Yeah - I realize I'm no doubt in the minority and likely wrong. I dunno. I just have a feeling McVay really wants a bust out RB to complete his offense or if a QB he thinks he can mold in 2 years, I think we grab him.

 

[OldSchool]

Do the Rams EVER pick who they've met with? I seem to recall that being a thing a few years ago where we met with several players only to not pick any of them. Misdirect before the draft?

Used to be they al.ost exclusively drafted from the Shrine game or the Senior bowl. Now much less so.

 

[jrry32]

My take on the backs is there are two slam dunk first round types at the top. Both Jeanty and Hampton would juice our ability to get big plays from the backfield. Jeanty seems to be sure to go before we pick, Hampton though might make it to us and if he does I would be fine with his selection.

I prefer power backs but truth is McVay seems to love the little shifty dudes. So maybe Hampton gives him some Gurley flashbacks. Hampton is not Gurley, but he's a poor man's version with good size and burst while also being able to run behind his pads well. I think he's going to be a great pro.

Jeanty is special. Top 5 player in the draft. But I highly doubt he falls to #26. Hampton is not special imo. He's a good prospect, but he's the sort of guy we see every year. If Jeanty is gone, we should not draft a HB in the first round.

This is a deep running back class so my answer is fluid. If you want to upgrade kyren, you can do it from 26 or in a trade down, where Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson, and Quinshon Judkins are available.

If you want a change of pace guy, Treyvyon Henderson, Dylan Sampson and Bhayshul Tuten are available in the second to third.

If you want a low cost option who could end up making kyren dispensable, I like Devin Neal in the third or fourth.

With Kyren and Corum, I'd wait until Day 3. There will be some good HBs available on Day 3. As you said, it's a deep draft. If we go HB earlier, Treveyon Henderson is intriguing. He's not powerful and doesn't make a ton of guys miss, but he's explosive, has great vision, and is very skilled in the passing game. If we want more big plays, Henderson is the type of guy who can provide them.

 

[PhillyRam]

Jeanty is special. Top 5 player in the draft. But I highly doubt he falls to #26. Hampton is not special imo. He's a good prospect, but he's the sort of guy we see every year. If Jeanty is gone, we should not draft a HB in the first round.

With Kyren and Corum, I'd wait until Day 3. There will be some good HBs available on Day 3. As you said, it's a deep draft. If we go HB earlier, Treveyon Henderson is intriguing. He's not powerful and doesn't make a ton of guys miss, but he's explosive, has great vision, and is very skilled in the passing game. If we want more big plays, Henderson is the type of guy who can provide them.

I like the big kid from Michigan...Mullings. Not a speed back, but offers something different that we don't have in power. He also has some wiggle as well. Not a plodder....and he could possibly be had in the 6th


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[Ram_Rally]

Jeanty is special. Top 5 player in the draft. But I highly doubt he falls to #26. Hampton is not special imo. He's a good prospect, but he's the sort of guy we see every year. If Jeanty is gone, we should not draft a HB in the first round.

With Kyren and Corum, I'd wait until Day 3. There will be some good HBs available on Day 3. As you said, it's a deep draft. If we go HB earlier, Treveyon Henderson is intriguing. He's not powerful and doesn't make a ton of guys miss, but he's explosive, has great vision, and is very skilled in the passing game. If we want more big plays, Henderson is the type of guy who can provide them.

I fall in Henderson a lot too. I think he has what we need even if I don't think he's a 3 down back. Like you said, explosive and offers receiving chops. Tuten is the day 3 guy I've been looking at after reading a lot about him here. Similar reasons. Dylan Sampson too. I'm still bullish on Devin Neal. I think he can be the best all around back of the day 3 guys.

 

[DzRams]

Do the Rams EVER pick who they've met with? I seem to recall that being a thing a few years ago where we met with several players only to not pick any of them. Misdirect before the draft?

IMO, the most useful thing is that the list reveals the positions that they are interested in. It's not so predictive on specific names.

 

[Memento]

Love the running back class. Rocket Sanders and LeQuint Allen are very interesting Day 3 options.

 

[OldSchool]

Love the running back class. Rocket Sanders and LeQuint Allen are very interesting Day 3 options.

Like both of them and liking Harvey as well now that I think Tuten goes too early.

 

[Memento]

Like both of them and liking Harvey as well now that I think Tuten goes too early.

Marcus Yarns (Delaware) is a very interesting late round option as well. Not a big back, but fast, explosive, and outstanding enough hands that teams wanted to test him at receiver.

 

[ottoman89]

I know I keep talking about Kaleb Johnson, but since the start of the season and his career at Iowa he's reminded me so much of Todd Gurley the way he glides. His RB coach was also Ladell Betts, who was a great RB at Iowa and a decently suffering RB for the Washington Redskins a few years. Ladell told him you have your size, use it.. and this year he did. He's an all around bellcow and punisher. He's football fast, not underwear Olympics fast (Like Puka).

Also, his OC this year was Tim Lester. Tim Lester was HC at Western Michigan a few years and then after let go, became an analyst at Green Bay under Matt LaFleur and really learned about the Shanahan Offense and all the ins and outs of it.

Lester actually spoke to Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay about the Iowa OC job before he took it and says he gets A LOT of his concepts from them. Even has several identical plays and play names as the 49ers.

Long story short, Kaleb knows the system inside and out and absolute DOMINATED with one of the worst passing games in the nation (only the military schools were worse).

% of rushing attempts resulting in runs of 15+ yards:

Kaleb Johnson: 13.1%
Jeanty: 10.6%
Hampton: 9.6%
Skattebo: 8.9%

Him in the McVay offense with the weapons on the outside and Stafford would be Gurley-esque.

 

[Merlin]

Jeanty is special. Top 5 player in the draft. But I highly doubt he falls to #26. Hampton is not special imo. He's a good prospect, but he's the sort of guy we see every year. If Jeanty is gone, we should not draft a HB in the first round.

I really like Jeanty. But he's not that much better than Hampton. And btw Hampton is not that much better than the Iowa kid, difference in them is I think Hampton will be better in the pass game usage than expected.

Rams seem to really love Williams. So I doubt they take Hampton if he's there and probably agree with what you are saying. But I'd take him. Just like I'd take Starks even though I don't want a safety that high. I think he's going to add things we could really use in this offense.

 

[dang]

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Looks like TE is the main entree on the menu.

 

[Merlin]

I'm surprised there aren't more TEs on there tbh.

 

[kmramsfan]

If they do go RB at 26, it's Henderson from Ohio St. for me. He's a finisher after contact, quick to read and react between the tackles, and he has some speed to take it home once in a while as well. And now for my favorite quality ....... he hasn't coughed it up in 3 years, playing at a big time program, and in huge games. And that's a pretty tough thing for me to spit out, being an Oregon Homer.

 

[Merlin]

Henderson at times is elite. Then other times meh. But if the Rams think they could get that elite out of him all the time I'd like to see him on the roster, that's for damn sure.

 

[Flatlyner]

Henderson at times is elite. Then other times meh. But if the Rams think they could get that elite out of him all the time I'd like to see him on the roster, that's for damn sure.

He's also injured fairly often is my memory serves

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

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Stutzman? My first dog was named Stutzman.

I like the big kid from Michigan...Mullings. Not a speed back, but offers something different that we don't have in power. He also has some wiggle as well. Not a plodder....and he could possibly be had in the 6th


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I like the other Michigan RB with a late pick. Donovan Edwards

 

[jrry32]

I really like Jeanty. But he's not that much better than Hampton. And btw Hampton is not that much better than the Iowa kid, difference in them is I think Hampton will be better in the pass game usage than expected.

Rams seem to really love Williams. So I doubt they take Hampton if he's there and probably agree with what you are saying. But I'd take him. Just like I'd take Starks even though I don't want a safety that high. I think he's going to add things we could really use in this offense.

Jeanty is a lot better than Hampton. More explosive, better contact balance, more elusive, better in the passing game, better cutter, and better vision.

 

[jrry32]

If they do go RB at 26, it's Henderson from Ohio St. for me. He's a finisher after contact, quick to read and react between the tackles, and he has some speed to take it home once in a while as well. And now for my favorite quality ....... he hasn't coughed it up in 3 years, playing at a big time program, and in huge games. And that's a pretty tough thing for me to spit out, being an Oregon Homer.

Outside of Ashton Jeanty, we shouldn't be taking a HB at pick #26. If we want to draft a HB with our first pick, we should trade down. Unless a miracle happens and Jeanty is there.

 

[TheTackle]

And it’s not even debatable for me. Jeanty more than likely goes top 25.



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I agree with some people who don’t want to pick up a RB that high.. shit I was hesitant to take Gurley at 10. if we get an explosive WR3, TE this guy tops off our offense and makes us hard to stop and multi-faceted instead of throwing it only to Puka.

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I would be more than happy with that draft. I am high on most of those players. I think there are better WRs than Williams for this team but wouldn’t quibble. Great work