RamsFan24 2nd Mock Draft *Edited*

[RamsFan24]

With this mock I decided to keep the trades the same but change up the players for this offseason. With limited cap I feel that with these additions that we would still field a playoff ready team that is fighting to play in the big dance.

 

Departing Free Agents

OLB Leonard Floyd

SS John Johnson III

CB Troy Hill

OL Austin Blythe

HB Malcolm Brown

TE Gerald Everett

WR Josh Reynolds

OLB Samson Ebukam

 

Resignings

CB Darious Williams

DL Morgan Fox

LS Jake McQuaide

TE Johnny Mundt

ILB Travin Howard

OL Coleman Shelton

 

Free Agency

EDGE Aldon Smith

With Aldon Smith production slowing down in the second half of the season, the Cowboys decide not to resign. This works extremely in the Rams favor as we sign him to a prove it deal to replace Leonard Floyd. Aldon is so explosive, and now with a full year under his belt, his legs and body should be ready for a full productive season. Pairing Aldon with AD will be a very scary situation for opposing offenses. If his play can sustain the way it was against Seattle and the Rams, he will have a double digit sack season. 

 

Trades

Rams trade pick #57

Jets trade pick #66 (2) and #86 (22)

The Rams decide to get out the 2nd round into the 3rd round and by doing so grab an additional 3rd rounder. The Jets will still be sitting pretty after this trade with 2 (1st), 2 (2nds), 1 (4th), 2 (5ths) and 1 (6th) round picks.

 

Rams trade Joe Noteboom- OT

Chargers trade pick #156 (13)

The Rams decide to get some kind of draft capitol in a 5th rounder for Noteboom, as they see he isn't the future LT that they envisioned. Chargers get a young player that their new coach knows, who is healthy and has starting experience.

Draft

3. Greg Newsome II- CB, Northwestern 

The Rams decided to trade back and they end up grabbing a very nice replacement for Troy Hill. Greg is a very talented corner has excellent cover skills. He's big, aggressive, has great vision and is a playmaker. Sliding Greg in the lineup with Ramsey and Williams will give us a very talented young secondary. 

3. Josh Myers- OC, Ohio State

The Rams are ecstatic as they grab their day one starter in the middle. Josh was the anchor in the middle for Fields on a very talented team. Josh is a great run blocker, very sound pass protector. Myers has very good awareness, IQ and strength. This is an nice replacement for the lost of Austin Blythe.

3. Pete Werner-ILB, Ohio State 

Yes the Rams double dip by grabbing another Buckeye. The Rams have lacked a explosive middle linebacker for some time now. Werner is an absolute beast in the middle, he is just a tackling machine. Pete is a very strong run defender with good sideline to sideline speed. Werner will automatically help improve our run defense. He sheds linemen well and also has good coverage skills. Werner will be a great leader in the middle of the defense.

3. Walker Little- OT, Stanford

Now the Rams run up to the podium when they see that Walker is still available. If it wasn't for his game 1 season ending injury in 2019 or Opting out for this 2020 season; Little would of been drafted fairly high. Walker will come in and learn behind Andrew Whitworth, as our future starting left tackle. Little has Excellent balance, hands, vision,  strength and length. Walker is a very good pass blocker as well as a intense run blocker. This will be the best steal for us in this draft getting a future starter at left tackle this late in the draft.

4. Janarius Robinson-Edge, Florida State

Janarius is a big and long pass rusher with some quickness and explosiveness. Robinson fits the mold of the Floyd type of edge rusher that is also very good at playing the run. Janarius will come in and compete with Lewis, Hollins and others. He is a day one Special Teamer for the Rams.

5. Tamorrion Terry-WR, Florida State 

Now I absolutely love this pick up in Tamorrion "Scary" Terry. Tamorrion has all of the intangibles that you look for in an explosive speed receiver. The Rams grab their gem in the 5th. Because of his 2020 season production dropping, due to poor play around him, injuries he substained and then opting out of the rest of season really hurt his stock. Terry was an absolute game wrecker when healthy. He will fill the speed role on offense that we have needed so badly. Stafford will love throwing bombs and jump balls to him. 

6. Damar Hamlin-S, Pittsburgh 

Damar is just an all around solid player in the secondary. He has just been an consistent leader for the Panthers. Hamlin will come in as another special teamer with good speed, awareness, tackling ability and coverage ability. 

7.  Grant Stuard- ILB, Houston 

This is another person that I absolutely love when watching his film. Grant is just a fine oiled tackling machine. Stuart has excellent speed and explosiveness, with really good field Awareness. His passion and work ethic could put him in a position to steal some playing time or a roster spot like Jordan Fuller did this past year. Another Special teamer with speed and strong tackling abilities. 

 

Projected Starters

QB: Matthew Stafford

HB: Cam Akers

WR: Robert Woods

WR: Cooper Kupp

WR: Van Jefferson

TE: Tyler Higbee

LT: Andrew Whitworth

LG: David Edwards

OC: Josh Meyers

RG: Austin Corbett 

RT: Rob Havenstein

 

SDE: Michael Brockers

NT: Sebastian Joseph-Day

UT: Aaron Donald

LEO: Aldon Smith 

WLB: Pete Werner / Kenny Young 

MLB: Micah Kiser / Troy Reeder

SLB: Terrell Lewis / Justin Hollins / Janarius Robinson 

CB: Jalen Ramsey

CB: Darious Williams

CB: Greg Newsome II

FS: Jordan Fuller

SS: Taylor Rapp / Terrell Burgess

 

K: Matt Gay

P: Johnny Hekker

LS: Jake McQuaide

KR: Raymond Calais

PR: Raymond Calais

Edited February 15, 2021 by RamsFan24

[NYRamsFan88]

Can’t go wrong with this.... I’m not well informed on this years draft class, but the positions of need are met, and grabbing Alston Smith will give offenses someone else to fear other than AD. 

[RamsFan24]

8 hours ago, NYRamsFan88 said:

Can’t go wrong with this.... I’m not well informed on this years draft class, but the positions of need are met, and grabbing Alston Smith will give offenses someone else to fear other than AD. 

Yes I totally agree, I would love for this to happen. I especially feel that Aldon will be so much better and stronger after a full year of rust now being shaken off of him.