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Haven't done any of these yet and talked about what I see the Rams doing. First and foremost is trade down in the 1st. There are several possible trade partners with Cleveland and the Giants explored in other mocks so for this one I'm going to go with a different partner in the Bengals.
Rams trade 1:31 to the Bengals for 2:42 and a 2020 2nd round pick. We might have to give up a later round pick to make this happen but for now I'm going to move forward with this. Rams will have more free agents next year and a couple extensions likely that could result in some 2020 cap cuts.
We will also trade down with our 4th round pick 4:133 with Cleveland for 5:170 and 6:189.
Making our picks
2(10)
3(30)
3(35)
5(18)
5(31)
6(17)
6(30)
7(38)
Also a 2nd next year.
2(10) Jachai Polite EDGE Florida
He's becoming a pretty standard pick. Fowler is on a 1 year deal, Matthews isn't his former self and while we hope Samson takes the next step and Obo develops you can never have too many pass rushers. Our roster situation right now gives us the opportunity to make him a pro and coach him up. He'll have the chance to learn from some excellent leaders and should start next year when we don't bring back Fowler. He's gonna have to find a new number though.
3(30) Julian Love CB Notre Dame
This might be a little generous of a draft spot he could be gone in case of that there are a couple others I'd look at like Isaiah Johnson. I'm a big believer we need to add a CB or two, likely a couple UDFA brought in.
3(35) Nate Davis G Charlotte
Another mainstay in Rams mocks. We visited with him multiple times and he was stellar in the Senior Bowl. It makes too much sense and it checks many boxes for a Rams draft pick.
5(18) Sheldrick Redwyne S Miami
Another guy we've met with a couple times and fills a need. Many will want to go with Safety earlier but we have a couple guys in depth that Wade has used heavily so we aren't in a huge need spot here for 2019 but this is a pick for 2020, like I think most of our picks will be.
5(31) Mark Fields CB Clemson
Didn't start a lot at Clemson but played regularly in the slot. I'm double dipping at CB here but again this is a guy for 2020. NRC is a free agent after the 2020 season so we have a couple years to develop a replacement. In the meantime he's a ST guy to learn behind our veteran CB room.
6(17) Bryce Love RB Standford
IMO good value to add behind Gurley and company. Coming back from an ACL after a very productive college career. With that again he won't be needed but if he's healthy and picks up pass protection he could contribute as a rookie.
6(30) QB Easton Stick NDSU
At this point just stealing a guy we've seen mocked in here several times and it makes sense to add in a young guy behind Goff and Bortles and to compete with the camp body we recently added.
7(38) Albert Huggins DT Clemson
Sorry Jrry I'm double dipping from Clemson Huggins is a strong defender that needs work. He'll take some work but could be a later round gem, a perfect 7th rounder.
Some UDFA I'd look at are:
Isaiah Holder CB Standford
O'Shea Dugas G La Tech
Malik Reed Edge Nevada
I could see us add in a few ILB and OLine in UDFA.
Have at it, tear me up. I didn't add a higher pick for a DT waited till our last pick. I only took 1 OLine but I'm confident we add a few UDFA. And the biggest complaint I'm sure I'll get is trading down and not benefiting from it this year instead adding a 2020 pick.
Rams trade 1:31 to the Bengals for 2:42 and a 2020 2nd round pick. We might have to give up a later round pick to make this happen but for now I'm going to move forward with this. Rams will have more free agents next year and a couple extensions likely that could result in some 2020 cap cuts.
We will also trade down with our 4th round pick 4:133 with Cleveland for 5:170 and 6:189.
Making our picks
2(10)
3(30)
3(35)
5(18)
5(31)
6(17)
6(30)
7(38)
Also a 2nd next year.
2(10) Jachai Polite EDGE Florida
He's becoming a pretty standard pick. Fowler is on a 1 year deal, Matthews isn't his former self and while we hope Samson takes the next step and Obo develops you can never have too many pass rushers. Our roster situation right now gives us the opportunity to make him a pro and coach him up. He'll have the chance to learn from some excellent leaders and should start next year when we don't bring back Fowler. He's gonna have to find a new number though.
3(30) Julian Love CB Notre Dame
This might be a little generous of a draft spot he could be gone in case of that there are a couple others I'd look at like Isaiah Johnson. I'm a big believer we need to add a CB or two, likely a couple UDFA brought in.
3(35) Nate Davis G Charlotte
Another mainstay in Rams mocks. We visited with him multiple times and he was stellar in the Senior Bowl. It makes too much sense and it checks many boxes for a Rams draft pick.
5(18) Sheldrick Redwyne S Miami
Another guy we've met with a couple times and fills a need. Many will want to go with Safety earlier but we have a couple guys in depth that Wade has used heavily so we aren't in a huge need spot here for 2019 but this is a pick for 2020, like I think most of our picks will be.
5(31) Mark Fields CB Clemson
Didn't start a lot at Clemson but played regularly in the slot. I'm double dipping at CB here but again this is a guy for 2020. NRC is a free agent after the 2020 season so we have a couple years to develop a replacement. In the meantime he's a ST guy to learn behind our veteran CB room.
6(17) Bryce Love RB Standford
IMO good value to add behind Gurley and company. Coming back from an ACL after a very productive college career. With that again he won't be needed but if he's healthy and picks up pass protection he could contribute as a rookie.
6(30) QB Easton Stick NDSU
At this point just stealing a guy we've seen mocked in here several times and it makes sense to add in a young guy behind Goff and Bortles and to compete with the camp body we recently added.
7(38) Albert Huggins DT Clemson
Sorry Jrry I'm double dipping from Clemson Huggins is a strong defender that needs work. He'll take some work but could be a later round gem, a perfect 7th rounder.
Some UDFA I'd look at are:
Isaiah Holder CB Standford
O'Shea Dugas G La Tech
Malik Reed Edge Nevada
I could see us add in a few ILB and OLine in UDFA.
Have at it, tear me up. I didn't add a higher pick for a DT waited till our last pick. I only took 1 OLine but I'm confident we add a few UDFA. And the biggest complaint I'm sure I'll get is trading down and not benefiting from it this year instead adding a 2020 pick.