Rams Day 2 mock draft: LA addresses high 2 wants in Rounds 2-3

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Rams prioritized the long run over the current in Spherical 1 of the draft on Thursday evening, which was a shock to many. They took quarterback Ty Simpson with the thirteenth decide, including a participant they hope will likely be their franchise sign caller after Matthew Stafford retires.

For these upset by the choice, there’s excellent news: The draft isn’t over.

Commercial

The Rams have two extra picks on Friday evening, one within the second spherical and one within the third. That is the place they'll goal instant-impact gamers at positions of want.

We ran a Day 2 mock draft utilizing PFF’s simulator and got here away with two guys who might help straight away.

Spherical 2, No. 61: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas The Rams can go in numerous totally different instructions with this decide. Huge receiver is an choice, and I thought-about De'Zhaun Stribling. However Hill's upside is sort of too good to cross up at this spot. He is a terrific athlete who can cowl a ton of floor, which is strictly the kind of participant the Rams want subsequent to Nate Landman.

Commercial

Their linebackers had been uncovered in protection and on outdoors runs final season, so including a rangy linebacker like Hill will solidify the place for years to return. He'd assist straight away alongside Landman and could possibly be a long-term alternative if the Rams ever minimize ties with the veteran.

In three years at Texas, he had 17 sacks, 31.5 TFLs, eight pressured fumbles and three interceptions. He did all of it for the Longhorns.

Spherical 3, No. 93: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame Fields scored 5 touchdowns in three straight seasons from 2023-2025, ending annually with between 630 yards and 811 yards. He was a constant receiver when it comes to manufacturing regardless of by no means racking up large yardage numbers.

Commercial

He is the kind of receiver who can win down the sphere due to his 6-4 body, regardless of an absence of velocity (4.61). The Rams may goal a receiver with extra velocity however additionally they do not have a big-bodied wideout like Fields on their roster.

Reverse Puka Nacua, he'd be a pleasant match as a boundary receiver each time Davante Adams and the Rams half methods. He does not have the upside that among the different Spherical 1 receivers have, after all, however for what the Rams want within the years to return post-Adams, he'd be match.