The Los Angeles Rams have done well to address many of their immediate needs during free agency. They no longer have an immediate need at cornerback after trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson. Addressing the cornerback position in free agency has opened up the draft and allowed them to be much more flexible. Let’s take a look at a post-free agency mock draft.
13th Overall: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
This may seem a little high for Omar Cooper Jr. and the Rams could go with Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon here instead. Tyson would especially make sense as a potential Adams replacement. However, it would not be surprising if the Rams are very high on Cooper Jr. He fits the Rams archetype at wide receiver almost exactly. Cooper would be a reliable third wide receiver behind Nacua and Adams. It also relieves some pressure off of the Rams to get a Nacua deal done immediately.
61st Overall: CB Keionte Scott, Miami
The Rams are going to need a slot cornerback in the draft and this is a good draft for that. While 61st overall may be considered high for Scott, he is perfect for what the Rams need in the slot. He allowed just 1.03 yards per snap from the slot last season and allowed a passer rating of 69.2. Scott is a versatile player from the slot and can be used in a variety of ways. Additionally, he has upside as an ace on special teams early in his career.
93rd Overall: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
It’s very possible that Nussmeier goes in the second round, but if he’s there late in the third, it would be difficult for the Rams to pass. They need a backup quarterback behind Stafford, as they haven’t re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo. While Nussmeier may not be the best athlete or have the most tools, he does have an ability to process pre- and post-snap. If he can develop behind Stafford and improve his decision-making, he’s at least a long-term backup and potential bridge to the next guy.
207th Overall: OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame
The Rams may look to close the gap between pick 93 and 207 with a trade back or even a trade up. Last year, they used a future pick to move up into the fourth round and that could happen again. This is an area where the Rams could look to add a swing tackle or developmental tackle to have behind Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon. Wagner is an experienced player who can switch between the left and right side. He has 28 starts on the right side, but practiced at left tackle at the Shrine Bowl. Wagner at this spot makes sense.
232nd Overall: iOL DJ Campbell, Texas
Another selection on the offensive line on Day 3. The Rams need some depth behind Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila. Dotson and Avila are on expiring contracts, but likely only one will be back. Campbell provides immediate depth and someone who can develop. Much like Wagner, Campbell is also an experienced starter which the Rams will value. Additionally, he’s a very strong player, which shows on tape and moves well in space. While he has played exclusively right guard, the Rams could look to develop him on both sides.
251st Overall: TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
This is a deep tight end class and while the Rams brought back Tyler Higbee for two years, they could look to add another player. Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson are on the final year of their contracts. Higbee signed a two-year deal, but he may only be back for 2026. The Rams became a heavy 13 personnel team last season which is why rostering five tight ends isn’t crazy. Kacmarek is one of the better blocking tight ends in the draft.
252nd Overall: DT James Thompson Jr., Illinois
The Rams could look to add some depth on the defensive line or at edge late in the draft. Thompson Jr. is a high effort player with a lot of power on the interior. He’s more of a space-eater than someone who is going to generate a pass rush, but he’s very effective at what he does, especially when he uses his length. He may be more of an early-down player and contribute on special teams, but he should provide some good competition on the defensive line.
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