After acquiring Jalen Ramsey in a midseason trade, the Los Angeles Rams have left themselves without a first-round pick in 2020 and 2021. As a result, they’ll have to wait until No. 52 overall to make their first selection in the upcoming draft.
Needing help on the offensive and defensive lines, the Rams will likely address both with their first two selections. Inside and outside linebacker will also be offseason needs if Cory Littleton and Dante Fowler Jr. leave in free agency.
In his latest three-round mock draft, however, Luke Easterling of Draft Wire looked to the trenches and gave the Rams two big bodies up front. In the second round, he has them taking Marlon Davidson out of Auburn.
He’s a defensive end who could step in for Michael Brockers, if he departs in free agency. This season, Davidson has 6.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss, stepping up in a big way for the Tigers. Brockers is a stout run defender, but he doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher. Davidson could change that philosophy for the Rams’ defensive end spot.
In the third round, Easterling mocked offensive tackle Scott Frantz out of Kansas State. He’s played left tackle for the Wildcats the last couple years and played at a relatively high level.
With Andrew Whitworth’s contract expiring and his future in doubt, the Rams need help on the offensive line, specifically at left tackle. Frantz would add some competition at that spot with Joseph Noteboom, David Edwards and Bobby Evans also vying for the job.
This would be a solid haul for the Rams, adding two potential starters despite not having a first-round pick.