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The Rams traded away their 2022 and 2023 first-rounders to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford in the 2021 offseason. Cornerback's 5-foot-8, 178-pound frame didn't stop him from getting a scholarship to a Power Five program and later being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor feels like the Rams type of safety. With his talent and character, he has intriguing development potential. The Lions also took on former Rams QB Jared Goff in the deal an acquisition that was, at the time, deemed as more of a cap handcuff, given Goffs regression late in his Rams career. It begins with the first round on Thursday at 8 p.m. RT. My take: The Rams add some more depth to the offensive line by drafting McClendon, who joins former Georgia teammate Bennett. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 36, One of the select few interior linemen I had in the top 50 this draft, Steve Avila has the play strength and positional versatility to bolster an offensive line that was porous in pass protection and struggled to create lanes in the running game. Taylor needs to clean up his overaggressive tendencies, but he displays above-average instincts and play urgency to the football. The Rams ranked 20th in the league with 38 sacks during the 2022 season, with Donald missing the final six games of the season with a high ankle sprain. Rams draft picks: How many selections does L.A. have in 2023 and 2024 In a relatively deep running back class, Evans fell a bit further than expected, but the Rams refused to let him slip any longer by trading up 37 spots to land the Ole Miss back. My take: The Rams came into the draft with just one quarterback on their roster: Matthew Stafford. Along with their second-rounder, Los Angeles has their original third-rounder. Here's what you need to know about the LA Rams' draft picks for 2023. Theres a lot to work with here, which is what makes Young an exciting pick for the Rams. A 6-foot-6 tight end with a 38.5-inch vertical and massive catch radius? Detroit Lions pick Hendon Hooker in 2023 NFL Draft: What to know The biggest worry is his age, coming into the NFL at 25. 191 overall (from Green Bay Packers in trade for P Corey Bojorquez). 2023 Los Angeles Rams. In his introductory press conference with the LA media, Ethan talked about his Pro Day dinner with special teams coach Chase Blackburn and preparing to go from a D2 school to the NFL. In terms of value, the Rams may have been able to get Turner a bit later, but its hard to say he wouldve been there at their next pick, No. Here is a 2022 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams: Round 3 (No. Its the closest the Rams have been to Round 1 since that time. The Rams picked Nebraska edge Ochaun Mathis at No. In the blink of an eye, the Los Angeles Rams went from having six picks in the 2023 NFL draft to having 10. Turner is a tad undersized and is guilty of freelancing out of his run fits, but he plays with bouncy feet, forceful hands and affects the game with his relentless effort. They needed offensive line help and Avila was one of the two best available, depending which big board you look at. My take: By drafting Taylor, the Rams added depth to their young secondary. 10, if hes there, Aaron Rodgers has quickly embraced the New York sports scene, worst-ever season by a defending Super Bowl champion in NFL history, that pick went to Detroit as part of the trade which saw Stafford and Goff switch teams prior to the 2021 season, Click here for the entire 2023 NFL Draft order. Los Angeles Rams 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Anton Harrison Anchors a Class Built To Return the Team to Super Bowl Relevance : The moves made in this Los Angeles Rams NFL Mock Draft, headlined by Anton Harrison, aim to return the team to Super Bowl relevancy. Hooker set Tennessee football records during . Avila could plug in at guard or center and will fortify the blocking in front of QB Matthew Stafford, who didn't finish last season, regardless. I always give my effort, Hampton said. Tight ends Michael Mayer from Notre Dame or Dalton Kincaid from Utah could be nice options for the team. 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Jalen Ramsey, Bobby Wagner, Leonard Floyd, AShawn Robinson and Allen Robinson are gone and that no doubts leaves needs at multiple positions. 223 Ethan Evans, P, Wingate, Round 7: No. He has the size and physicality to run between the tackles and shake off defenders with a vicious stiff-arm, but he also has breakaway speed, as evidenced by his 6.5 yards per carry average last season. Sam grew his knowledge of sports betting while working with Betsperts in various areas such as writing, social media, betting research, and business development. 89 (from NYG) Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest, Round 4: No. RELATED: Browns Trade Roy Hill to Rams. Youre not getting much vs. the run with him, hes a pass rush specialist and he could be longer. Three of those selections a second-rounder and two third-rounders reside on Day 2. How much can Rams fix their depleted roster with 2023 NFL draft picks? The Rams absolutely needed pass-rush help and Hampton certainly provides that. Key stat for this player or the need he's helping fill: Avila adds depth to an offensive line that allowed 59 sacks last season, which ranked 30th in the NFL. It wasnt unexpected news because all along, the Rams planned to have 10 total picks after receiving compensatory selections for the free-agent losses they suffered last offseason. Los Angeles dealt its 2023 fourth-rounder for Patriots RB Sony Michel way back in the summer of 2021. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Theyre leaving Kansas City with 14 new rookies after trading back multiple times and moving up once. Every 2022 Los Angeles Rams Draft Pick 77 overall (from Miami Dolphins in trade for Ramsey), Round 6: No. Still, theyll have two top-70 picks, as well as three in the fifth, three in the sixth and two in the seventh. 38, Raiders Trade Up In 2nd Round With Colts, Take Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, The Titans Trade Up to Select QB Will Levis, Chargers Exercise Justin Herberts Fifth-Year Option, Steelers Have Multiple Offers for Tonights First Pick, Texans Make History, Will Levis Still on the Board, Lions Odd Day One, Other NFL Bullets. NFL Draft: Winners, losers, and Patriots takeaways from Night 2 2/No. Those players include Siaki Ika, Kelee Ringo, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Darius Rush, among others.