First-Pick Mock Draft

[Retroram52]

This article is very interesting as it features picks based on visits and interviews with the players. There are some real studs in this bunch.

Rams possible first pick CB Adoree' Jackson visiting this week

 

[RamsFan88]

Your score is: 13248 (GRADE: A-)

Your Picks:
Round 2 Pick 5: David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.) (A+)
Round 3 Pick 17 (WASH): JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Southern California (A)
Round 3 Pick 23 (NYG): Adoree' Jackson, CB, Southern California (A+)
Round 4 Pick 11 (N.E.): Deatrich Wise Jr., DE, Arkansas (A)
Round 4 Pick 17 (WASH): Connor Harris, ILB, Lindenwood (B+)
Round 4 Pick 34 (COMP): Ben Braden, OG, Michigan (B+)
Round 6 Pick 5: Jadar Johnson, SS, Clemson (A-)
Round 6 Pick 22: Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DT, Southern California (A-)

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

here is my latest. not as high of a score as my last, but I like some of the picks alot better

Your score is: 13812 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 2 Pick 15 (BALT): Budda Baker, FS, Washington (A)
Round 3 Pick 10 (BALT): Sidney Jones, CB, Washington (A+)
Round 3 Pick 14 (BALT): Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia (A)
Round 3 Pick 18 (DEN): DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State (A-)
Round 3 Pick 37 (DEN): Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina (A+)
Round 4 Pick 5: Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin (A-)
Round 4 Pick 34 (COMP): Sean Harlow, OG, Oregon State (B+)
Round 5 Pick 5: Erik Magnuson, OT, Michigan (A)
Round 6 Pick 5: Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech (B+)
Round 6 Pick 22: Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DT, Southern California (A-)
Round 7 Pick 16: De'Veon Smith, RB, Michigan (B-)

Your Future Picks:
2018 Round 1 Pick
2019 Round 1 Pick

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

okay, so I did one more. they dinged me a bit for taking McDermott when I had already taken Holden, but I fixed the Rams WR problem ( you are welcome Rams FO ).

Your score is: 14269 (GRADE: A)

Your Picks:
Round 3 Pick 5: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington (A+)
Round 3 Pick 7 (LAC): JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Southern California (A-)
Round 3 Pick 17 (WASH): Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia (A)
Round 3 Pick 26 (SEA): Trey Hendrickson, DE, Florida Atlantic (A-)
Round 3 Pick 35 (PHI): Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina (A+)
Round 3 Pick 38 (SEA): Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt (A)
Round 4 Pick 7 (WASH): Anthony Walker Jr., ILB, Northwestern (A)
Round 4 Pick 12 (PHI): Adam Bisnowaty, OT/OG, Pittsburgh (A-)
Round 4 Pick 16 (BALT): Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky (A)
Round 4 Pick 34 (COMP): Dawuane Smoot, DE/OLB, Illinois (B)
Round 5 Pick 5: Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA (B)
Round 6 Pick 2 (BALT): Josh Harvey-Clemons, SS/OLB, Louisville (B)
Round 6 Pick 5: Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DT, Southern California (B+)

Your Future Picks:
2018 Round 1 Pick
2019 Round 1 Pick

 

[Red_Chaos]

i gotta feeling he will be there with our 2nd pick but i have no idea how to use him

Jabrill Peppers reportedly tests positive for diluted sample at NFL Combine

 

[Battlelyon]

These players are so damn stupid, this ain't the NCAA, the NFL tests are more stringent. We see it every year.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

Draft is 2 days away fellas- well, 3 days for us Rams fans ( unless the Rams do something crazy ).

what are your dream scenarios?

here's mine: hoping for a trade down in the 2nd to pick up an extra 3rd rounder. this draft is deep at several positions of need, and I think a trade down would go a long ways to filling alot of the holes that the Rams have ) especially at LB with the switch to 3-4 ).

I know the popular pick is to stay at #37 and take JuJu, and I wouldn't be upset if they decided to go that route. however, there are several WR's that are close to JuJu that will be available later as well.

in no particular order, the Rams need C, WR, DB, LB and S. you could add OT as well. some of those positions they need multiple of. in other words, the Rams need alot of picks, and that is why I am hoping for a trade down in the 2nd to get an extra 3rd and maybe more.

Tru is most likely gone next offseason as it appears he is unwilling to negotiate a long term contract at a reasonable salary. I like Tru, but he is not worth what he is getting paid or what he thinks he is worth.

they need to find his replacement this draft. I would like to see the Rams grab Sidney Jones if at all possible. he was arguably the top DB in the draft prior to his injury, and can be had later now that he is. it would be like having a 1st round pick because he was a top 10 player. not sure they will have that opportunity, or if they do, they would even consider doing it since Snead has to know he is fighting for his job and when GM's do that, they never look to the future, they are drafting to get results now ( which coincidentally, usually ends up hurting the team for years to come ).

I would draft Jones in the 2nd ( after a trade down for an extra 3rd or more ), then take C and WR/LB in the 3rd. I don't think Jones will last until the 3rd as some team(s) will see him as the top 10 talent he is that unfortunately got hurt at the wrong time.

SJ did a great job on his mock draft, and I think we can all agree that would be a great outcome as well ( although there was no trading in that draft ). would really had love to see what he would be willing to do if trades were allowed.

anyways, what are your guys' dream scenario ( with trades or without )?

 

[shopson67]

There was trading in the mock, just not with current players. Picks could be traded.

 

[RamsFan88]

A list of prospects who have visited the Rams so far:

• Josh Augusta, DT/NT, Missouri (PRO)

• Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin (SR)

• K.D. Cannon, WR, Baylor (PRI)

• Austin Carr, WR, Northwestern (EW)

• Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell (SR)

• Dion Dawkins, G/OT, Temple (SR)

• Jessamen Dunker, G, Tennessee State (SR)

• Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss (SR)

• Dan Feeney, G, Indiana (PRI)

• Rudy Ford, S, Auburn (PRI)

• Kyle Fuller, C, Baylor (SR)

• Geoff Gray, G, Manitoba (EW)

• Max Halpin, C, Western Kentucky (WOR)

• William Holden, OT, Vanderbilt (EW)

• O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama (COM)

• Tobijah Hughley, C, Louisville (EW)

• Joey Ivie, DT, Florida (EW)

• Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC (PRI)

• David Jones, FS, Richmond (PRI)

• Forrest Lamp^, G, Western Kentucky (SR, WOR)

• Wes Lunt, QB, Illinois (EW)

• Erik Magnuson, OT, Michigan (EW)

• Taylor Moton, OT/G, Western Michigan (SR)

• JR Nelson, CB, Montana (LOC)

• Kenneth Olugbode, ILB, Colorado (EW)

• Derek Rivers, DE, Youngstown State (SR)

• Chase Roullier, C, Wyoming (EW)

• Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane (SR)

• Jamari Staples, WR, Louisville (SR)

• Orion Stewart, S, Baylor (EW)

• Damore'ea Stringefellow, WR, Ole Miss (PRI)

• Sam Tevi, OT, Utah (EW)

• Dymonte Thomas, SS, Michigan (EW)

• Brad Watson, CB, Wake Forest (EW)

• Davis Webb, QB, California (SR)

• Chad Williams, WR, Grambling (PRI)

• Darrell Williams, OT, Western Kentucky (PRO)

• Jamaal Williams, RB, Brigham Young (SR)

• Eric Wilson, ILB, Cincinnati (PRI)

• Deangelo Yancey, WR, Purdue (PRI)

 

[Battlelyon]

A list of prospects who have visited the Rams so far:

• Josh Augusta, DT/NT, Missouri (PRO)

• Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin (SR)

• K.D. Cannon, WR, Baylor (PRI)

• Austin Carr, WR, Northwestern (EW)

• Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell (SR)

• Dion Dawkins, G/OT, Temple (SR)

• Jessamen Dunker, G, Tennessee State (SR)

• Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss (SR)

• Dan Feeney, G, Indiana (PRI)

• Rudy Ford, S, Auburn (PRI)

• Kyle Fuller, C, Baylor (SR)

• Geoff Gray, G, Manitoba (EW)

• Max Halpin, C, Western Kentucky (WOR)

• William Holden, OT, Vanderbilt (EW)

• O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama (COM)

• Tobijah Hughley, C, Louisville (EW)

• Joey Ivie, DT, Florida (EW)

• Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC (PRI)

• David Jones, FS, Richmond (PRI)

• Forrest Lamp^, G, Western Kentucky (SR, WOR)

• Wes Lunt, QB, Illinois (EW)

• Erik Magnuson, OT, Michigan (EW)

• Taylor Moton, OT/G, Western Michigan (SR)

• JR Nelson, CB, Montana (LOC)

• Kenneth Olugbode, ILB, Colorado (EW)

• Derek Rivers, DE, Youngstown State (SR)

• Chase Roullier, C, Wyoming (EW)

• Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane (SR)

• Jamari Staples, WR, Louisville (SR)

• Orion Stewart, S, Baylor (EW)

• Damore'ea Stringefellow, WR, Ole Miss (PRI)

• Sam Tevi, OT, Utah (EW)

• Dymonte Thomas, SS, Michigan (EW)

• Brad Watson, CB, Wake Forest (EW)

• Davis Webb, QB, California (SR)

• Chad Williams, WR, Grambling (PRI)

• Darrell Williams, OT, Western Kentucky (PRO)

• Jamaal Williams, RB, Brigham Young (SR)

• Eric Wilson, ILB, Cincinnati (PRI)

• Deangelo Yancey, WR, Purdue (PRI)

Shocker, centers and WRs.

 

[RamCub]

Dream scenario for me is trading Tru for extra picks or an extra pick and a move up by swapping picks in a round - something Les likes to do.

With the depth in this draft, trading up doesn't make sense.

If we stay at 37 - Evan Engram !!!

 

[Battlelyon]

Speaking of the draft....

The Los Angeles Rams have been drafting players since 1937. Here's a look at the best draft picks by position for the Rams:

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Norm Van Brocklin, fourth round, 1949, Oregon. He helped lead the Rams to a championship in 1951 while splitting the quarterback position with Bob Waterfield, then led the Philadelphia Eagles to a title during his final season in 1960, a year in which Van Brocklin won the MVP. The Hall of Famer went to nine Pro Bowls, was first- or second-team All-Pro on four occasions and was also an excellent punter.

Running back: Eric Dickerson, first round, 1983, SMU. Dickerson, drafted second overall, still holds the record for rushing yards by a rookie (1,808) and rushing yards in a season by any player (2,105, done in 1984). He finished his career with 13,259 yards on the ground, seventh-most all time, and was first-team All-Pro five times. Ongoing contract disputes prompted Dickerson to be traded by the Rams to the Indianapolis Colts before the end of his fifth season, but he still remains an avid fan of the team.

Wide receiver: Isaac Bruce, second round, 1994, Memphis. Bruce was a Hall of Fame finalist for the first time earlier this year. He joined Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and Torry Holt to form "The Greatest Show On Turf" when the Rams were in St. Louis and finished with 15,208 receiving yards, a mark topped by only Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and Randy Moss. Bruce spent 14 of his 16 NFL seasons with the Rams and went to four Pro Bowls.

Tight end: Bob Klein, first round, 1969, USC. Klein never had to leave the state of California in his football career. After starring at USC, he spent eight seasons with the Rams, then another three with the then-San Diego Chargers. Klein, a backup for his first couple of seasons, finished with 219 catches for 2,687 yards and 23 touchdowns. As you can probably tell, the Rams haven't had a whole lot of success drafting at this position.

Tackle: Jackie Slater, third round, 1976, Jackson State. One of the most celebrated players in franchise history, Slater played his entire 20-year career with the Rams, spending a decent chunk of that stretch as a star on one of the NFL's most productive offensive lines. He was invited to the Pro Bowl seven times, was first-team All-Pro three times and is in the Hall of Fame. Orlando Pace, the No. 1 overall pick in 1997, made this one a close call.

Guard: Tom Mack, first round, 1966, Michigan. Another Hall of Famer who played exclusively for the Rams, Mack went to the Pro Bowl in 11 of his 13 seasons and appeared in 184 consecutive games while holding down the left guard position. The Rams won division titles in each of Mack's final six seasons in the NFL.

Center: Rich Saul, eighth round, 1970, Michigan State. Saul spent his first five years in a reserve role, then replaced Ken Iman as the Rams' starting center in 1975. Over the next seven years, Saul started 105 of 106 games and made six Pro Bowls. The Rams won 10-plus games in five of those seasons and made it all the way to the Super Bowl after a nine-win season in 1979.

DEFENSE

End: Deacon Jones, 14th round, 1961, Mississippi Valley State. Talk about a steal. Jones ultimately revolutionized the position and was credited with coining the term "sack." He was the leader of The Fearsome Foursome, made seven consecutive Pro Bowls and was voted first-team All-Pro five straight times. Jones missed only five games in his 14-year career and is considered one of the best defensive players of all time. He edged out Jack Youngblood here.

Tackle: Merlin Olsen, first round, 1962, Utah State. Olsen teamed with Jones -- as well as Lamar Lundy and Rosey Grier -- to form The Fearsome Foursome, a dominant defensive line that vaulted the Rams for the better part of the 1960s. Olsen spent his entire 15-year career with the Rams and was invited to the Pro Bowl a record 14 times. Perhaps some day Aaron Donald will be the guy here, but he has a lot of work to do.

Linebacker: Kevin Greene, fifth round, 1985, Auburn. Greene played 15 seasons in the NFL and finished with 160 sacks, third-most all time behind only Bruce Smith and Reggie White. Greene notched 97½ of those sacks in his 30s, which is remarkable. He was rightfully voted into the Hall of Fame last year.

Cornerback: LeRoy Irvin, third round, 1980, Kansas. A two-time Pro Bowler who spent 10 of his 11 years with the Rams, Irvin was named first-team All-Pro as a punt/kick returner and then as a cornerback. His 34 interceptions with the Rams are third-most in franchise history.

Safety: Eddie Meador, seventh round, 1959, Arkansas Tech. Meador is the franchise leader in that category, compiling 46 interceptions in a 12-year career spent entirely with the Rams. He was moved from cornerback to free safety in 1964, which wound up being the first of five consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl. Meador's 22 opponent fumble recoveries are tied with Johnnie Johnson, the 17th overall pick in 1980, for the franchise record.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Sam Baker, 11th round, 1952, Oregon State. Baker was selected as a future draft pick by the Rams, then was traded to the Redskins before his career began. That was probably a mistake. Baker lost a couple of years early in his career because of military service, but still ended up going to four Pro Bowls as both a kicker and punter. Baker led the NFL with 17 made field goals in 1956 and converted a league-best 72 percent of his field goal attempts in 1966 while with the Eagles.

Punter: Dale Hatcher, third round, 1985, Clemson. Johnny Hekker, already a three-time first-team All-Pro, would've been the pick in this category but went undrafted, amazingly enough. So instead that honor goes to Hatcher, who spent six of his seven years with the Rams and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Hatcher led the NFL in total punting yards in 1987 and finished his career with an average of exactly 40 yards per punt.

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[Retroram52]

EXCELLENT!

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Your score is: 19582 (GRADE: B+)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 31 (N.E.): Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa (A)
Round 2 Pick 27 (ATL): Dorance Armstrong Jr., DE/OLB, Kansas (A-)
Round 2 Pick 31 (N.E.): Simmie Cobbs Jr., WR, Indiana (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB, Oklahoma (A-)
Round 4 Pick 23: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A)
Round 5 Pick 31 (SEA): Jaylen Samuels, FB, North Carolina State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 20: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon (A+)
Round 6 Pick 21: David Bright, OT, Stanford (A+)
Round 6 Pick 23: Kurt Benkert, QB, Virginia (A+)
Round 7 Pick 8 (SEA): Damon Webb, SS, Ohio State (A)
Round 7 Pick 23: James Looney, DT, California (B+)

 

[shopson67]

Bad grade, but the round evaluations between Walter and first-pick are pretty far apart on some players right now. No trades on this one, but trading back to get a 2nd will likely be the plan in future mocks.

Your score is: 15878 (GRADE: C+)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 23: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia (A+) - could fill all along the DL
Round 4 Pick 23: Marcus Davenport, DE, Texas-San Antonio (A+) - back up Quinn or start at EDGE
Round 5 Pick 23: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia (D+) - talented but troubled, learn for a year or two
Round 6 Pick 20: Richie James, WR, Middle Tennessee (A+) - catch machine
Round 6 Pick 21: Jeromy Irwin, OT, Colorado (A) - projected to move inside to OG
Round 6 Pick 23: Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama (C) - solid size for NFL center, learn behind Sullivan
Round 7 Pick 23: Chris Worley, ILB, Ohio State (B)

Your Future Picks:
2019 Round 1 Pick
2020 Round 1 Pick

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

I know CB is probably going to be the biggest need going into the draft as I suspect Johnson won't be signed. However, that position is pretty deep in this,draft compared to other need positions, so I waited a bit to draft some.
Did 2 trades down and picked up two 2nd rounders.

Your score is: 18532 (GRADE: B)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 31 (N.E.): Rashaan Evans, OLB, Alabama (A-)
Round 2 Pick 26 (JAX): DaShawn Hand, DE, Alabama (A)
Round 2 Pick 31 (N.E.): Mason Cole, C/OT, Michigan (A-)
Round 3 Pick 26 (JAX): Adonis Alexander, CB, Virginia Tech (A)
Round 4 Pick 23: Holton Hill, CB, Texas (A+)
Round 5 Pick 23: Auden Tate, WR, Florida State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 20: Austin Corbett, OG, Nevada (A+)
Round 6 Pick 21: Adam Breneman, TE, Massachusetts (A)
Round 6 Pick 23: Cody OConnell, OG, Washington State (A-)
Round 7 Pick 23: Steven Parker, SS, Oklahoma (A-)

Your Future Picks:
2019 Round 1 Pick
2020 Round 1 Pick

 

[shopson67]

A little better this time in terms of score (still didn't wait long enough on Harrison apparently), two trades down in the first for 2nd rounders.

Your score is: 17060 (GRADE: B-)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 32 (MINN): Duke Dawson, CB, Florida (B+) - slot corner to start, Tru insurance?
Round 2 Pick 26 (JAX): Tremaine Edmunds, OLB, Virginia Tech (A-) - eventually replaces Barwin (or Quinn?)
Round 2 Pick 32 (MINN): Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia (A) - could fill all along the DL
Round 3 Pick 23: Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis (A+) - little turd replacement
Round 4 Pick 23: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A) - could play center
Round 5 Pick 23: JaVon Rolland-Jones, OLB, Arkansas State (A-) - more EDGE depth
Round 6 Pick 20: Greg Stroman, CB, Virginia Tech (A) - CB depth with return ability
Round 6 Pick 21: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington (A) - smallish producer with receiving ability
Round 6 Pick 23: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia (C+) - drug issues forced transfer
Round 7 Pick 23: Shaun Dion Hamilton, ILB, Alabama (B-) - falls due to injury

Your Future Picks:
2019 Round 1 Pick
2020 Round 1 Pick

 

[chy1127]

Your score is: 18982 (GRADE: B+)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 27 (ATL): Rashaan Evans, OLB, Alabama (B+)
Round 2 Pick 27 (ATL): Duke Dawson, CB, Florida (A+)
Round 3 Pick 27 (ATL): Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Deontay Burnett, WR, Southern California (A+)
Round 5 Pick 23: Maea Teuhema, OG, LSU (A+)
Round 6 Pick 20: Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 21: Michael Hill, DT, Ohio State (A)
Round 6 Pick 23: Greg Stroman, CB, Virginia Tech (A)
Round 7 Pick 23: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa (A-)

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Your score is: 19784 (GRADE: B+)

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 32 (MINN): Billy Price, C/OG, Ohio State (A-)
Round 3 Pick 5 (T.B.): Donte Jackson, CB, LSU (A)
Round 3 Pick 23: Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest (A+)
Round 3 Pick 32 (MINN): Jeff Holland, OLB, Auburn (A)
Round 4 Pick 4 (IND): Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State (A+)
Round 4 Pick 23: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A)
Round 5 Pick 7 (T.B.): Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin (A)
Round 5 Pick 23: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon (A-)
Round 6 Pick 3 (HOU): Trey Marshall, SS, Florida State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 29 (T.B.): Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis (A)
Round 7 Pick 20 (BALT): P. J. Hall, DT, Sam Houston State (A)

Your Future Picks:
2019 Round 1 Pick
2020 Round 1 Pick

How You Matched Up:
1. Denver Broncos - 22113
2. Arizona Cardinals - 20742
3. Indianapolis Colts - 19842
4. New England Patriots - 19793
5. Los Angeles Rams - 19784
6. Chicago Bears - 19649
7. Oakland Raiders - 19527
8. Buffalo Bills - 18962
9. Baltimore Ravens - 18954
10. Tennessee Titans - 18954
11. Cleveland Browns - 18794
12. Atlanta Falcons - 18741
13. San Francisco 49ers - 18405
14. Green Bay Packers - 18364
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 18344
16. New York Giants - 17914
17. Washington Redskins - 17722
18. Carolina Panthers - 17599
19. Pittsburgh Steelers - 17550
20. Philadelphia Eagles - 17517
21. New Orleans Saints - 17390
22. Miami Dolphins - 17345
23. Jacksonville Jaguars - 17316
24. Houston Texans - 17173
25. New York Jets - 17128
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