After shocking everyone and taking running back Cam Akers with their first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams came back and selected Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson five picks later.
This is another surprise for the Rams, who badly need offensive line and pass-rush help. They passed up both of those positions, as well as inside linebacker, to take two offensive skill players in the second round.
Jefferson had a call with the Rams leading up to the draft and was a target for them all along. He’s one of the best route runners in this class and can play any of the three wide receiver positions.
In his last two seasons at Florida, after transferring from Ole Miss, Jefferson caught 84 passes for 1,160 yards and 12 touchdowns.
He’s not a flashy receiver, but he is a technician, even getting compared to Cooper Kupp by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah.
My comp for Van Jefferson- Cooper Kupp
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 25, 2020