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2024 Pre-Senior Bowl Rams Mock
Preface: I will clarify that the FA signings will be based off the Rams starting with 44 million in Cap space & dumping the contracts of Noteboom & Allen via Post June 1st designated Cuts. This will add 22-million to the available space.
Regarding the Draft, there are 3 players that I am very high on and a combination of them would go off the board approximately between pick #25 and #55. I will be doing a few trades to make it happen. It may be unrealistic, but wanted to go through the process to see if it was doable on paper.
Last, I will presume that Raheem Morris will be hired as a Head Coach elsewhere within the next week or so and will add a 3rd Rnd compensatory pick at the end of the 3rd round,
My goal, along with upgrading the secondary, is to fortify the Front 5 on Defense. I believe the interior NT can be improved upon.
Restructure: Tyler Higbee Cap Savings 5.2 Mil ; His Cap hit for 2024 is 12-Mil and he will start the season on the PUP list
Cut: Post June 1st Joe Noteboom, Brian Allen... Cap Savings 22 Mil
Resign:
Kevin Dotson – I think a deal averaging 14 Mil per season will get it done
Coleman Shelton
Aleric Jackson
John Johnson
Demarcus Robinson
Carson Wentz
Outside Free agents:
Edge- Brian Burns
I think at this point everyone is familiar with Burns and his Skills as a Pass rusher. He should be a better value than Josh Allen considering his Pass Rush Win Rate is about 21%, or about the same as Allen. In addition, he will provide much better coverage in the Flat and receivers downfield than Hoecht
CB - L’Jarious Snead (Chiefs)
I have always liked this player, even mocked him to the Rams in 2020 when he came out of LA. Tech. Coveted size for a CB, 6’1’ - 195 lbs, good in coverage and is even a better open field tackler. Will bring much needed experience the DB room
Safety- Alohi Gilman (Chargers)
Gilman is 5’11” - 202 lbs coming off his Rookie deal, he has one the highest grades for coverage per PFF. Should be an upgrade over J Fuller.
ILB – Mack Wilson (Patriots)
Wilson is 6’1” - 245 He will bring more speed and coverage ability that has been missing for a while. One of the highest rated LB’s in coverage per PFF.
Draft
Trades:
#19 to Houston for #23 & #86
#51 & #86 to Chargers for #37 & #137
#83, #86 & #137 to Pitt for #52
#155 & #156 to Jacksonville for #117
#191 & 2025 5th to Tampa Bay for #127
Pick #23 - OT Jordan Morgan - Arizona
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byaoe0pyAmg
Morgan has the protoypical size and length for a Left Tackle, 6’5” - 325 lbs. He is a great Pass protector along with being an average Run blocker. Rams are finally in position to Draft a quality LT of the future. Only Joe Alt and Olu Fashanu have better skills in Pass Pro.
Pick #37 - Edge - Chris Braswell - Alabama
Most Underrated EDGE in the 2024 NFL Draft? l Draft Factory Film Sessions (youtube.com)
Braswell is 6’3” - 255 lbs played opposite of Dallas Turner. He has an assortment of moves along with being very flexible to bend the Edge around Tackles. I think he is more polished than Byron Young entering the NFL. His speed and athleticism will help in coverage. Brian Burns is the short term fix and Braswell is the long term solution to solidifying the front 5.
Pick #52 NT – T’vondre Sweat - Texas
"T'Vondre Sweat Is THE ANCHOR!" | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Spotlight! (youtube.com)
Sweat stands at 6’4” - 360 lbs He is equally good at pressuring the QB as he is at clogging the running lanes. HIs presence on the interior will stress the opponents O-line in having to decide which player to double team ; Donald or Sweat. Sweat will win most 1 on 1’s with Center if not doubled. This should help free up Donald for more 1 on 1’s.
Pick #102 (Comp) CB Mike Sainristil – MIchigan
2024 Draft - Mike Sainristil Michigan Highlights: 6 INTs I Massive Hits and PBUs vs Ohio State - YouTube
Sainristil is 5’10” - 182 lbs He brings speed to the DB room along with a being a great open field tackler. He even can lay the wood to ball carriers considering his lighter weight. Per the video, when one of his fellow DB’s went down with an injury against Ohio St, and the one covering Harrison Jr, Sainristil jumped in and said I’ll take over that responsibility and became a leader. Sainristil is also a converted WR...could provide value as a returner.
Pick #117 TE – Dallin Holker – Colorado St
Dallin Holker Scouting Film | 2024 NFL Draft Prospects (youtube.com)
Holker is 6‘5” - 240 lbs Runs a 4.65/40. Has above average athleticism... has a large catch radius which includes grabbing balls thrown near the ankles (per video). HE is an average blocker at this point and will need some work there. I think Holker will be more effective on screen plays than Higbee due to his speed. THe Rams will be set at this position if there are any issues with HIgbee’s knee and/or his last year of his contract with that large Cap hit.
Pick #127 CB – Kamal Hadden – Tennessee
Kamal Hadden Tennessee CB Highlights ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)
Hadden has great size for the position ; 6’1” - 195 lbs .. great speed 4.40/40. Will stick his nose in on running plays to make tackles near the LOS. The one think I like the best is that he has a QB rating of 7 when targeted. I have never seen a CB with this low of a rating. I’m not sure why he is not higher on Draft boards. I think he is a steal at this point of the Draft.
Pick #212 DL - Gabe Hall – Baylor
Gabe Hall Highlights (youtube.com)
Hall is your typical 5T, 3-4 DE... 6’6” - 288 lbs is equally adept at rushing the passer as he is stopping the Run. He can move for a big man... 4.78/40. He will provide an upgrade over Jonah WIlliams in the D-line rotation.
Pick# 217 - WR - Luke McCaffrey - Rice
Luke McCaffrey Rice Highlights (youtube.com)
McCaffrey... the younger brother of Christian, is 6’2” - 200 lbs, runs a 4.46/40. Has the pedigree to get open and make catches in traffic. He’s instinctive with the ball in the open field. He has the frame to be able to block but is below average at this point. He will need a season to work on his blocking and get stronger. Should be a good back-up for the next couple of seasons.
Pick #218 - LB - Edefuan Ulofoshio - Washington
Edefuan Ulofoshio (Washington LB) vs Oregon 2023 (youtube.com)
Ulofoshio is 6’1” - 236 lbs, 4.65/40 ... Ulofoshio would be the Coverage LB the Rams have been missing. He has one the highest Coverage grades per PFF. In the running game, you would want to protect him and let him flow to the ball as a Weak side defender. The Video doesn’t provide much but it is all I can find to this point.
PIck# 220 - Safety - Trey Taylor - Air Force
Trey Taylor Hard-Hitting Safety ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)
Taylor is 6’0” - 210 lbs, has good speed and range for the position. Has experience playing as the Star in a 4-2-5 alignment. Very good in coverage. PFF grades him at 82.6 overall, but has a coverage grade of 88.7. should be an upgrade over Russ Yeast. NOTE: winner of the Jim Thorpe Award
Projected Starters:
Offense
QB – Matt Stafford
RB – Kyren WIlliams
WR – Cooper Kupp
WR - Puka Nacua
WR – Demarcus Robinson
TE – Davis Allen / Dallin Holker
OT - Jordan Morgan
OG – Steve Avila
Center- Coleman Shelton
RG – Kevin Dotson
OT – Rob Havenstein
Swing Tackle - Aleric Jackson
Swing Interior - McClendon / McAllister
Defense:
DE – Aaron Donald
NT – T'vondre Sweat
DE – Kobi Turner
OLB – Brian Burns
ILB – Ernest jones
ILB - Mack Wilson
OLB – Byron Young / Chris Braswell
CB – L'Jarious Snead
CB - Kamal Hadden
NIckel / Slot- Mike Sainristil
Safety - Alohi Gilman
Safety – John Johnson
* Star - Quentin Lake
Special Teams:
Returner - Mike Sainristil / Luke McCaffrey
P/K - Brett Maher / Tanner Brown
Punter - Ethan Evans
L/S - Alex Ward
Preface: I will clarify that the FA signings will be based off the Rams starting with 44 million in Cap space & dumping the contracts of Noteboom & Allen via Post June 1st designated Cuts. This will add 22-million to the available space.
Regarding the Draft, there are 3 players that I am very high on and a combination of them would go off the board approximately between pick #25 and #55. I will be doing a few trades to make it happen. It may be unrealistic, but wanted to go through the process to see if it was doable on paper.
Last, I will presume that Raheem Morris will be hired as a Head Coach elsewhere within the next week or so and will add a 3rd Rnd compensatory pick at the end of the 3rd round,
My goal, along with upgrading the secondary, is to fortify the Front 5 on Defense. I believe the interior NT can be improved upon.
Restructure: Tyler Higbee Cap Savings 5.2 Mil ; His Cap hit for 2024 is 12-Mil and he will start the season on the PUP list
Cut: Post June 1st Joe Noteboom, Brian Allen... Cap Savings 22 Mil
Resign:
Kevin Dotson – I think a deal averaging 14 Mil per season will get it done
Coleman Shelton
Aleric Jackson
John Johnson
Demarcus Robinson
Carson Wentz
Outside Free agents:
Edge- Brian Burns
I think at this point everyone is familiar with Burns and his Skills as a Pass rusher. He should be a better value than Josh Allen considering his Pass Rush Win Rate is about 21%, or about the same as Allen. In addition, he will provide much better coverage in the Flat and receivers downfield than Hoecht
CB - L’Jarious Snead (Chiefs)
I have always liked this player, even mocked him to the Rams in 2020 when he came out of LA. Tech. Coveted size for a CB, 6’1’ - 195 lbs, good in coverage and is even a better open field tackler. Will bring much needed experience the DB room
Safety- Alohi Gilman (Chargers)
Gilman is 5’11” - 202 lbs coming off his Rookie deal, he has one the highest grades for coverage per PFF. Should be an upgrade over J Fuller.
ILB – Mack Wilson (Patriots)
Wilson is 6’1” - 245 He will bring more speed and coverage ability that has been missing for a while. One of the highest rated LB’s in coverage per PFF.
Draft
Trades:
#19 to Houston for #23 & #86
#51 & #86 to Chargers for #37 & #137
#83, #86 & #137 to Pitt for #52
#155 & #156 to Jacksonville for #117
#191 & 2025 5th to Tampa Bay for #127
Pick #23 - OT Jordan Morgan - Arizona
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byaoe0pyAmg
Morgan has the protoypical size and length for a Left Tackle, 6’5” - 325 lbs. He is a great Pass protector along with being an average Run blocker. Rams are finally in position to Draft a quality LT of the future. Only Joe Alt and Olu Fashanu have better skills in Pass Pro.
Pick #37 - Edge - Chris Braswell - Alabama
Most Underrated EDGE in the 2024 NFL Draft? l Draft Factory Film Sessions (youtube.com)
Braswell is 6’3” - 255 lbs played opposite of Dallas Turner. He has an assortment of moves along with being very flexible to bend the Edge around Tackles. I think he is more polished than Byron Young entering the NFL. His speed and athleticism will help in coverage. Brian Burns is the short term fix and Braswell is the long term solution to solidifying the front 5.
Pick #52 NT – T’vondre Sweat - Texas
"T'Vondre Sweat Is THE ANCHOR!" | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Spotlight! (youtube.com)
Sweat stands at 6’4” - 360 lbs He is equally good at pressuring the QB as he is at clogging the running lanes. HIs presence on the interior will stress the opponents O-line in having to decide which player to double team ; Donald or Sweat. Sweat will win most 1 on 1’s with Center if not doubled. This should help free up Donald for more 1 on 1’s.
Pick #102 (Comp) CB Mike Sainristil – MIchigan
2024 Draft - Mike Sainristil Michigan Highlights: 6 INTs I Massive Hits and PBUs vs Ohio State - YouTube
Sainristil is 5’10” - 182 lbs He brings speed to the DB room along with a being a great open field tackler. He even can lay the wood to ball carriers considering his lighter weight. Per the video, when one of his fellow DB’s went down with an injury against Ohio St, and the one covering Harrison Jr, Sainristil jumped in and said I’ll take over that responsibility and became a leader. Sainristil is also a converted WR...could provide value as a returner.
Pick #117 TE – Dallin Holker – Colorado St
Dallin Holker Scouting Film | 2024 NFL Draft Prospects (youtube.com)
Holker is 6‘5” - 240 lbs Runs a 4.65/40. Has above average athleticism... has a large catch radius which includes grabbing balls thrown near the ankles (per video). HE is an average blocker at this point and will need some work there. I think Holker will be more effective on screen plays than Higbee due to his speed. THe Rams will be set at this position if there are any issues with HIgbee’s knee and/or his last year of his contract with that large Cap hit.
Pick #127 CB – Kamal Hadden – Tennessee
Kamal Hadden Tennessee CB Highlights ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)
Hadden has great size for the position ; 6’1” - 195 lbs .. great speed 4.40/40. Will stick his nose in on running plays to make tackles near the LOS. The one think I like the best is that he has a QB rating of 7 when targeted. I have never seen a CB with this low of a rating. I’m not sure why he is not higher on Draft boards. I think he is a steal at this point of the Draft.
Pick #212 DL - Gabe Hall – Baylor
Gabe Hall Highlights (youtube.com)
Hall is your typical 5T, 3-4 DE... 6’6” - 288 lbs is equally adept at rushing the passer as he is stopping the Run. He can move for a big man... 4.78/40. He will provide an upgrade over Jonah WIlliams in the D-line rotation.
Pick# 217 - WR - Luke McCaffrey - Rice
Luke McCaffrey Rice Highlights (youtube.com)
McCaffrey... the younger brother of Christian, is 6’2” - 200 lbs, runs a 4.46/40. Has the pedigree to get open and make catches in traffic. He’s instinctive with the ball in the open field. He has the frame to be able to block but is below average at this point. He will need a season to work on his blocking and get stronger. Should be a good back-up for the next couple of seasons.
Pick #218 - LB - Edefuan Ulofoshio - Washington
Edefuan Ulofoshio (Washington LB) vs Oregon 2023 (youtube.com)
Ulofoshio is 6’1” - 236 lbs, 4.65/40 ... Ulofoshio would be the Coverage LB the Rams have been missing. He has one the highest Coverage grades per PFF. In the running game, you would want to protect him and let him flow to the ball as a Weak side defender. The Video doesn’t provide much but it is all I can find to this point.
PIck# 220 - Safety - Trey Taylor - Air Force
Trey Taylor Hard-Hitting Safety ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)
Taylor is 6’0” - 210 lbs, has good speed and range for the position. Has experience playing as the Star in a 4-2-5 alignment. Very good in coverage. PFF grades him at 82.6 overall, but has a coverage grade of 88.7. should be an upgrade over Russ Yeast. NOTE: winner of the Jim Thorpe Award
Projected Starters:
Offense
QB – Matt Stafford
RB – Kyren WIlliams
WR – Cooper Kupp
WR - Puka Nacua
WR – Demarcus Robinson
TE – Davis Allen / Dallin Holker
OT - Jordan Morgan
OG – Steve Avila
Center- Coleman Shelton
RG – Kevin Dotson
OT – Rob Havenstein
Swing Tackle - Aleric Jackson
Swing Interior - McClendon / McAllister
Defense:
DE – Aaron Donald
NT – T'vondre Sweat
DE – Kobi Turner
OLB – Brian Burns
ILB – Ernest jones
ILB - Mack Wilson
OLB – Byron Young / Chris Braswell
CB – L'Jarious Snead
CB - Kamal Hadden
NIckel / Slot- Mike Sainristil
Safety - Alohi Gilman
Safety – John Johnson
* Star - Quentin Lake
Special Teams:
Returner - Mike Sainristil / Luke McCaffrey
P/K - Brett Maher / Tanner Brown
Punter - Ethan Evans
L/S - Alex Ward