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Okay, best case scenario for Long and it's a his-name-shot: He can develop into a prototypical in-line TE and significantly improve his blocking while offering some benefit on seam routes and outlet targets. He takes over for Higbee in a year.
Tangentially, Rams probably look to target a move TE and not a traditional TE type in this draft. This guy will be able to share the Skowrenek role this season. Lining up off the line and in the backfield. Think LaPorta more than Washington (though I expect both to be there for Rams in 3rd).
It's an unpopular idea, but I trade Higbee, then draft LaPorta (TE2) in the 3'rd and Zack Kuntz in the 7'th. Hopkins gets the TE1 role. Both Higbee & Hopkins hit free agency following the 2023 season as it stands now.