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Despite losing a wealth of talent this offseason, the Los Angeles Rams are still good enough to make the playoffs in 2020 – and that’s before even making their seven picks in the NFL draft. With four selections in the top 105 and five in the first four rounds, the Rams have a chance to add some young contributors to bolster an already solid roster.
In Luke Easterling’s latest mock draft for Draft Wire – his final projection that goes beyond the first round – he has the Rams addressing their biggest needs. In Round 2, he tackles the offensive line and pass rush. Easterling goes back to the O-line in the third round, also grabbing a wide receiver.
In the fourth round, the last round of this mock draft, he has the Rams adding an inside linebacker to replace Cory Littleton. Here’s the complete haul in Rounds 2-4.
52. Prince Tega Wanogho | OT | Auburn
57. Julian Okwara | EDGE | Notre Dame
84. Tyler Biadasz | OL | Wisconsin
104. Van Jefferson | WR | Florida
126. Markus Bailey | LB | Purdue
Wanogho is a raw offensive tackle prospect, but he could develop into a really good starter in a year or two. He just needs time to work on his technique and get acclimated to NFL pass rushers, especially considering how little football he’s played in his life.
Okwara would be an immediate contributor at outside linebacker, bringing some much-needed help to the pass rush. Some might view him as more of a third-round prospect, but the Rams shouldn’t take a chance on waiting for him to fall to No. 84.
Biadasz is a solid center and would likely be an upgrade over Brian Allen and Austin Blythe, which was the weakest position on the roster last season. Jefferson is a refined route runner with great potential, and he’d make plenty of sense in Round 3 after the Rams traded Brandin Cooks.
Finally, Bailey would help solidify the linebacker unit, which lacks talent following Littleton’s departure. He suffered a knee injury in 2019 that is sure to hurt his stock, as is his lack of overall athleticism.