Part of what makes the NFL draft so much fun is the unpredictability of it all. And ironically, analysts and media members spend months conjuring up mock drafts trying to guess which prospects will land where.
This year’s draft will be especially difficult to predict because of the virtual format and the depth at positions such as wide receiver and tackle, but we’ve come up with five bold predictions for the Rams this weekend.
Even with trades expected to be tougher to complete in this virtual-style draft, we think Les Snead will be busy making deals. It also wouldn’t be a surprise if the Rams left the draft without a future left tackle.
And with that, here are our five bold predictions for L.A. this weekend.
The Rams will make at least four trades
Looking back at the 2019 draft, this probably doesn’t seem like a very bold prediction. The Rams traded back three times before making their first pick last year Taylor Rapp), and made five deals in total on the first two days. GM Les Snead has a penchant for trades, especially when it comes to moving back and accumulating picks.
With four picks on Day 2 alone, the Rams can easily make a trade or two on Friday night, moving back from one of their second-round picks to add a fifth-rounder, which they currently lack. Moving up from one of their third-round picks is also a possibility, since they have two of them.