The Rams sat out the first round of the draft last night, but the top 32 picks fell just about as well as they could have for Los Angeles. Sure, there was a run on wide receivers and offensive tackles, but that was to be expected.
There was only one interior lineman taken, two edge rushers and no safeties. Four inside linebackers came off the board, but Jordyn Brooks was the only surprise of the bunch.
That leaves the Rams in a great position heading into the second round.
They still have to wait 20 picks until they go on the clock – barring a trade up from No. 52 – but the Rams have many of their top targets still available. And in this mock draft simulation, they get a dream prospect with their first pick in the second round.
52. OLB Zack Baun, Wisconsin
It may seem highly unlikely for Baun to fall to the Rams at No. 52, but it’s not completely out of the question. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has him falling to No. 49 in his Day 2 mock draft, and in multiple simulations on PFF’s mock draft machine, he was there for the Rams.
It’s still somewhat of a long shot, but with a run on wide receivers and running backs expected – and with so much talent in the secondary still available – early in the second round, the large group of pass rushers could slide.