Jeanty's game is undeniable and the reason why the top analysts are calling him a generational talent.
He will go top 12 without a doubt, so no chance we are sniffing him.
But I also don't see us taking Hampton if he falls, though I like him as well.
Smart organizations are hesitant on taking RB's, TE's, IOL, ILB and Safety.
The reason is filling those voids in free agency is dirt cheap for the top guys vs the top QB - 60M, WR- 40M, Edge - 30M, LT- 30M and CB - 30M.
Top RB's, TE's, IOL, ILB and Safety will only cost you ~20M in Free Agency.
So let's say I am the Rams and know I need to fill QB/WR and TE/RB next year.
Do I:
1. In Free Agency: Pay 60M - QB, 40M - WR and tie up 100M?
2. Draft QB/WR and pay 20M - RB, 20M - TE and tie up only 40M in Free Agency?
If I select option 2 I save 60M, that I can spend on other players.
These cap implications come into play in the draft.
If you can get your top QB/WR/Edge/LT in the draft then you will have money to get those cheaper positions filled in Free Agency.
This is why if you really believe in Dart or Shedeur Sanders (expected to fall) then you draft them.
I could also see Egbuka or Burden at 26 if we can't trade back. Burden might not have the character the Rams are looking for, but he has a massive ceiling to be a top WR and can thrive in a Mcvay system, learning behind Davante for a year or two.
CB is also in play early in the draft but in my opinion a move back would be best to get one of those guys. I like Revel Jr, who might be there at 26 but he projects better to a heavy press man team then the Rams.