Who do you take at 26?

[Memphis Ram]

As mentioned, I like Higgins a lot but I hope they would trade down and take him in the early 2nd. If we're staying put and taking a WR at 26, I'd like Egbuka.

Simmons is a fav of mine too.

I get what you are saying. I prefer Higgins to Egbuka.
Both should be good WRs, but give me that harder to find X at his size than an easier to find slot type.

 

[dieterbrock]

When you are drafting #26, and you dont have a 2nd round pick, you dont pass on a guy because he wasnt rated as a unanimous 1st round pick.

 

[dieterbrock]

As mentioned, I like Higgins a lot but I hope they would trade down and take him in the early 2nd. If we're staying put and taking a WR at 26, I'd like Egbuka.

Simmons is a fav of mine too.

So trade back like 8-10 spots?

 

[DzRams]

I get what you are saying. I prefer Higgins to Egbuka.
Both should be good WRs, but give me that harder to find X at his size than an easier to find slot type.

Before signing Adams, Higgins was my preferred choice because that X WR is harder to find than a slot guy. However, Adams is signed for 2 years and if he has a productive 2025, which I expect, he will likely be back in 2026. That would be nearly half the rookie contract that the draftee is sitting.

I feel there's a greater chance of failure with Atwell and Whittington slotted to take the slot snaps versus Adams at the X, so I'd like reinforcements there.

 

[DzRams]

So trade back like 8-10 spots?

Yes, if available. I'd love Higgins at 35-40. If not available, take the BPA amongst a similarly ranked pod of players as Snead has described before.

 

[dieterbrock]

Yes, if available. I'd love Higgins at 35-40. If not available, take the BPA amongst a similarly ranked pod of players as Snead has described before.

I dont understand why you'd love him at 35 but not at 26?

 

[DzRams]

I dont understand why you'd love him at 35 but not at 26?

Because at 26, I have other players rated higher who I like more. For example, Egbuka who I think will be there. But don't get me wrong, I wouldn't hate him at 26.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Before signing Adams, Higgins was my preferred choice because that X WR is harder to find than a slot guy. However, Adams is signed for 2 years and if he has a productive 2025, which I expect, he will likely be back in 2026. That would be nearly half the rookie contract that the draftee is sitting.

I feel there's a greater chance of failure with Atwell and Whittington slotted to take the slot snaps versus Adams at the X, so I'd like reinforcements there.

Versatility.
Adams took quite a few snaps from the slot last year. Plus, Higgins could and has even take snaps there, too.
I like Higgins taking snaps in the slot far more than I like Egbuka taking snaps at X.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://x.com/TheAthletic/status/1904533921444004339

No we need a QB 1 and a few skill offense guys.

 

[Londoner]

No we need a QB 1

Stafford?

A CB1 is our biggest need, in my opinion.

 

[OldSchool]

Stafford?

A CB1 is our biggest need, in my opinion.

Autocorrect is a son of a bish.

 

[WestCoastRam]

As mentioned, I like Higgins a lot but I hope they would trade down and take him in the early 2nd. If we're staying put and taking a WR at 26, I'd like Egbuka.

Simmons is a fav of mine too.

Right now I'm seeing Egbuka going up and down the board, sometimes right before us and sometimes right after us.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Before signing Adams, Higgins was my preferred choice because that X WR is harder to find than a slot guy. However, Adams is signed for 2 years and if he has a productive 2025, which I expect, he will likely be back in 2026. That would be nearly half the rookie contract that the draftee is sitting.

I feel there's a greater chance of failure with Atwell and Whittington slotted to take the slot snaps versus Adams at the X, so I'd like reinforcements there.

There's a non-zero chance that Puka actually moves from a mostly Z receiver to F (replacing Kupp) with some Z thrown in. Some of this will depend on who the top 3 receivers are in 11 personnel next year as Tutu probably thrives in F and can easily play Z but you might really want Puka at F regardless.

Watch us not draft a WR high, the kid needs time to come along and Whittington beats out Tutu in most 11 sets and we see Adams at X, Puka at F and Whit at Z (which oddly would most likely resemble Sammy, Kupp and Woods back in the day).

 

[Ramhusker]

There's a non-zero chance that Puka actually moves from a mostly Z receiver to F (replacing Kupp) with some Z thrown in. Some of this will depend on who the top 3 receivers are in 11 personnel next year as Tutu probably thrives in F and can easily play Z but you might really want Puka at F regardless.

Watch us not draft a WR high, the kid needs time to come along and Whittington beats out Tutu in most 11 sets and we see Adams at X, Puka at F and Whit at Z (which oddly would most likely resemble Sammy, Kupp and Woods back in the day).

How does a Jalen Royals fit ? I’d like to trade back, get a 2nd and nab him there.

 

[WestCoastRam]

How does a Jalen Royals fit ? I’d like to trade back, get a 2nd and nab him there.

I haven't seen a bunch of him but sounds like a guy who could bump between Z and slot. Could be a sacrificial X like Jefferson but feels like a waste with him.

 

[Faceplant]

Edit: I am with @Memphis Ram all day on this. I would love Higgins and wouldn't be upset if we took him in the first. Kollmann talks about him at the end (about 20:30) of this, but the whole vid is worth watching. Norman-Lott is another one to watch.


View: https://youtu.be/Q7YtPZKIwwg?si=5FOdHPsUsXv-l9aH

 

[dang]

Edit: I am with @Memphis Ram all day on this. I would love Higgins and wouldn't be upset if we took him in the first. Kollmann talks about him at the end (about 20:30) of this, but the whole vid is worth watching. Norman-Lott is another one to watch.


View: https://youtu.be/Q7YtPZKIwwg?si=5FOdHPsUsXv-l9aH

I trust the Rams. If Higgins is the only player left on their list of R1.26 prospects then pick him. If he’s not on that list or is one of a number of prospects why not trade down and pick up another top 80 pick. Remember, the Rams really need quality depth in a number of positions vs a stud in any one position.

 

[Faceplant]

I trust the Rams. If Higgins is the only player left on their list of R1.26 prospects then pick him. If he’s not on that list or is one of a number of prospects why not trade down and pick up another top 80 pick. Remember, the Rams really need quality depth in a number of positions vs a stud in any one position.

I don't disagree with you, I am just saying I would not be upset with him @ 26. I feel like our WR situation is a bit up in the air after this season.

 

[dieterbrock]

I don't disagree with you, I am just saying I would not be upset with him @ 26. I feel like our WR situation is a bit up in the air after this season.

No doubt
Without an unexpected player dropping to them, I think they go WR with their 1st pick

 

[KA210927]

I am thinking Les trades up or down but would love Loveland at 26