NFL Draft Grades - Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams' 2025 Draft Selections

2024 Pick 19. (R:1 P:19) - Jared Verse, DE, Florida State
Grade: B-
It has to be disappointing for the Rams that they couldn't get Byron Murphy. It makes sense though that they would target a front-seven player because their offense is so explosive. I'm not crazy about this pick because Jared Verse isn't close to the other two edge rushers who were chosen earlier, yet he's being taken so close to them. I don't hate this pick - Verse likely belonged in the 20s - but it's a bit underwhelming for a team that hadn't drafted in the first round since 2016.

2024 Pick 39. (R:2 P:7) - Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Grade: A-
The Rams traded up 13 spots for Braden Fiske, and it's easy to understand why. There's been a run on defensive tackles, and I would have been shocked had Fiske fallen to No. 52. Someone like Fiske was needed with Aaron Donald announcing his retirement.

2024 Pick 83. (R:3 P:19) - Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
Grade: B-
This is a disappointing destination for Blake Corum because he's not going to be able to play very much while Kyren Williams is healthy. However, Williams was hurt on multiple occasions last year, so I understand the Rams finding a quality insurance policy.

2024 Pick 99. (R:3 P:35) - Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Grade: B+
I thought Kamren Kinchens would go way earlier than this during the pre-draft process, but it was clear he would fall because of some injury concerns. However, Kinchens is an instinctive safety who will be able to play right away. The Rams needed defensive backs after having so many issues in that area last year.

2024 Pick 154. (R:5 P:19) - Brennan Jackson, DE, Washington State
Grade: B+
Brennan Jackson could have gone a round or maybe even two earlier than this, so I love the value the Rams are getting with him in the middle of the fifth frame. Jackson, considered a sleeper by some of Charlie's sources, fills a need as an edge rusher for the Rams.

2024 Pick 155. (R:5 P:20) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
Grade: A
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.'s father was a great player for the Eagles. Trotter Jr. has some athletic limitations, but he was a stellar player for Clemson who could end up being a decent player for Philadelphia. Trotter may have to spend a lot of time on special teams, but there's some potential. Trotter could have gone a round or two earlier than this, so you have to love the value.

2024 Pick 196. (R:6 P:20) - Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
Grade: B+
Tyler Davis was a productive player at Clemson who enjoyed a solid Senior Bowl. However, he fell to the sixth round because he's small and not lengthy, so the upside isn't quite there. Still, the Rams are getting a solid prospect in the sixth round at a position of need.

2024 Pick 209. (R:6 P:33) - Joshua Karty, K, Stanford
Grade: C
I can't be excited about a kicker pick. I'm just sad I couldn't berate a team for drafting one earlier than the sixth round, but it makes sense for the Rams to take one here.

2024 Pick 213. (R:6 P:37) - Jordan Whittington, WR, Texas
Grade: B+
Cooper Kupp doesn't have much time remaining in the NFL, so it makes sense for the Rams to draft a receiver at this spot. We had Jordan Whittington pegged in the fifth round, so some slight value is nice here toward the end of Round 6.

2024 Pick 217. (R:6 P:41) - Beaux Limmer, C, Arkansas
Grade: A+
I've had Beaux Limmer in the third or fourth round of my mock draft, so I love this value. I also am a big fan of adding to Matthew Stafford's protection. Beaux Limmer can play both guard and center.

2024 Pick 254. (R:7 P:34) - K.T. Leveston, OT, Kansas State
Grade: B
KT Leveston's stock fell this past year, but he still makes sense in the seventh round. Protecting Matthew Stafford is important, so I like taking a flier on some more protection.

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2023 NFL Draft Selections and Grades

2023 Pick 36. (R:2 P:5) - Steve Avila, C, TCU B+ If you watched the Rams at all last year, you know how dreadful their offensive line was. The poor blocking gave Matthew Stafford no chance, and then Stafford got hurt and missed the second half of the season. Steve Avila will be a nice boost up front, and he can play both center and guard, which will be very helpful for a team with numerous holes on the offensive line.

2023 Pick 69. (R:3 P:6) - Tank Dell, , Houston
F - Tank Dell is built like anything but a tank. He's very skinny, and he's someone I had in the middle of the third day. Why the Texans traded up for him, I have absolutely no idea.

2023 Pick 77. (R:3 P:14) - Byron Young, DE/OLB, Tennessee A- The Rams really needed an edge rusher in the wake of Von Miller's departure. They had no edge rush, so perhaps Byron Young will help. Young has a low floor, but he's an explosive player with high upside.

2023 Pick 167. (R:5 P:32) - Henry To'o'To'o, LB, Alabama A+ I can't believe Henry To'o To'o lasted this long. He's a very instinctive linebacker I had in the second or third round in my mocks. He fills a need and provides amazing value. I love this pick.

2023 Pick 171. (R:5 P:36) - Payne Durham, TE, Purdue
B I had Payne Durham slotted 10 picks later than this, so the range makes sense. Payne Durham should be the Buccaneers' blocking tight end and a potential red zone threat. There's limited upside, but Durham should be a solid player for the Buccaneers.

2023 Pick 177. (R:5 P:42) - Puka Nacua, WR, BYU
C- I didn't have Puka Nacua as a draftable prospect. He has separation issues and isn't a very good route runner. He also missed some time with an injury last year. Receiver was a need though.

2023 Pick 182. (R:6 P:5) - Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU
A+ What great value! I thought Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson could have potentially gone late on Day 2. He's an extremely fast cornerback. He has size issues, but he'll be able to play in the slot at the very least.

2023 Pick 189. (R:6 P:12) - Ochaun Mathis, DE, Nebraska
C The Rams needed another pass rusher, but the player they chose is questionable. Ochaun Mathis regressed at his time in Nebraska, so he'll need to be coached up to turn his football career around.

2023 Pick 191. (R:6 P:14) - Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska
B+ The Buccaneers needed receiving depth, and Trey Palmer provides good value in the sixth round. Palmer is a solid athlete coming off a breakout campaign. I like this pick a good amount.

2023 Pick 223. (R:7 P:6) - Ethan Evans, P,
B Wingate sounds like Boris College. We're not sure if it's real, but apparently it is.

2023 Pick 251. (R:7 P:34) - Spencer Anderson, G,
C+ I didn't have Spencer Anderson anywhere near my mocks. He's a high-effort lineman, but lacks upside and struggles with technique. I don't see him making the final roster.

2022 NFL Draft Selections and Grades

2022 Pick 104. (R:3 P:40) - Logan Bruss, OT, Wisconsin
B+ Grade
The Rams need to keep Matthew Stafford upright, especially now that he's entering his mid-30s. Logan Bruss can help make that happen. He played tackle at Wisconsin, but will likely have to move to guard in the NFL. That's fine, as Bruss should be able to find his way into the starting lineup at some point.

2022 Los Angeles Rams - Prospect:TBD

2022 Pick 175. (R:5 P:32) - Matthew Butler, DT, Tennessee
B+ Grade
Another defensive tackle for the Raiders, but this one is a lot lighter. He'll help the team generate pressure on the quarterback, which is essential in their division. The range is perfect for Butler.

2022 Pick 212. (R:6 P:33) - Derion Kendrick, CB, Georgia
A Grade
Derion Kendrick is a talented cornerback, but he has character concerns that caused him to slip. I like the Rams taking a chance on him this late in the draft. Why not? There's barely any risk, and Kendrick could become a good player who fills a need.

2022 Los Angeles Rams - Prospect:TBD

2022 Pick 261. (R:7 P:40) - A.J. Arcuri, OT, Michigan State
B- Grade
I didn't think A.J. Arcuri was a draftable prospect. He started at tackle at Michigan State, but may have to move to guard because of his expected issues with pass rushers. I don't know if he has the strength to do that.

2021 NFL Draft Selections and Grades

2021 Pick 57. (R:2 P:25) - Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville B- Grade
Tutu Atwell is someone I've had slotted in this range for months, so I'm fine with this pick. Atwell is very small (5-8, 155), but he's lightning quick, and Sean McVay will make good use of him in the offense. That said, I would've liked to have seen the Rams address their blocking or secondary, as this seems like a luxury pick.

2021 Pick 88. (R:3 P:24) - Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State D Grade
I'm surprised the 49ers traded up for a running back in the third round because it seems as though Kyle Shanahan can draft a running back in the eighth round and turn him into a star. Trey Sermon is a powerful runner, but he has poor vision and anticipation, which concerns me. He's also not good in pass protection, which is also a problem.

2021 Pick 103. (R:3 P:39) - Ernest Jones, ILB, South Carolina
D Grade
The Rams have had a blind spot when it comes to linebackers. This was a position of need entering the draft, and that remains the case, Ernest Jones was a tackling machine at South Carolina, but I didn't think he translated into the NFL, so I never had him in any of my mock drafts. I could be wrong, but the Rams' bad history with linebackers suggests otherwise.

2021 Pick 141. (R:4 P:36) - Jacob Harris, TE, Central Florida
F Grade
Jacob Harris is very athletic. And that's about it. Harris doesn't fill a need at all, especially in the wake of the Tutu Atwell pick, and I never had him in any of my mock drafts.

2021 Los Angeles Rams - Prospect:TBD

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