Evan Engram - TE - Ole Miss

[RamCub]

The more I think about our #1 pick in the second round (#37 overall) and a Sean McVay offense, the more I like Engram to be our pick if he's still there. Current mocks have him listed as the #3 TE going between #33 and #40.

Engram ran a 4.42 at the combine at 6' 3" and 232 lbs. He can line up outside, inline, or in the backfield. A Jordan Reed type weapon. Not only does he have long speed, but his short area quickness is phenomenal. His forte is creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties with regularity.

I can easily foresee McVay utilizing his size outside at receiver and speed inside at tight end. Using Higbee in two tight end formations should be a staple of the offense.

As much as I like TreDavious White - CB - LSU - if he's still there at #37, Engram would make total sense.

 

[Battlelyon]

Rams Set to Meet With Ole Miss TE Evan Engram

 

[Rambunctious]

A good TE can win games. The Rams have been searching for one for years.

 

[Vitamike]

Haven't heard much about Hemingway, but you got to wonder about how he may fit in McVay's offense.

 

[RamCub]

Battlelyon - Thanks for the link. According to the article, we might have to jump the Bears who pick one spot in front of us. Can we please catch a break from the draft gods!

 

[shopson67]

I've seen this selection hyped, but I don't see the fit personally. How many non-blocking TEs do the Rams need? They haven't even started using Higbee yet, but both he and Hemingway are catch-first TEs. For a team with a stud RB and a struggling o-line, I really feel the Rams need a more well rounded TE to add to the mix. Someone like Njoku (if he slides to the Rams) would be a much better fit IMO. Engram is an oversized WR that isn't going to help at all in the running game.

 

[RamCub]

shop - I feel ya. However, Engram has been evaluated to have an extremely good "first punch" as a blocker. I too would take Njoku over Engram but I'm positive he'll be gone by #37.

Engram is a better overall TE by far than Higbee and Hemingway IMHO.

 

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