Round 3, 104th overall: DB Terrell Burgess, Utah
Burgess wasn’t a player the Rams were connected to leading up to the draft, but he was another home run pick by the Rams and continues the team’s trend of finding quality defensive backs in the draft. Obviously, he hasn’t proved anything yet, but his tape from last season at Utah is outstanding and he has the athleticism to match.
He can play safety, nickel corner, dime linebacker and just about anywhere else you put him. He’ll back Taylor Rapp and John Johnson up, but also compete at nickel cornerback with David Long Jr. He can do it all, similar to the way Tyrann Mathieu does it for the Chiefs and Jimmie Ward with the 49ers.
Newly added #LARams safety Terrell Burgess lined up at these spots in 2019:
🔹 FS – 133 snaps
🔹 Box – 285 snaps
🔹 CB – 27 snaps
🔹 Nickel – 272 snaps
🔹 D-Line – 66 snapsVersatility is the name of the game folks, especially with your 3rd safety. Shoutout @PFF for the stats.
— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) April 25, 2020
The Rams weren’t desperate for defensive back help, but Burgess was too good a talent to pass up, especially with Brandon Staley deploying a more scheme-divers defense in 2020.
Grade: A