The Los Angeles Rams held the 36th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft and they elected to hold onto the selection. Instead of trading back to acquire more draft capital, the Rams took guard Steve Avila out of TCU, a versatile lineman from the Big 12.
There was a chance the Rams would trade back due to not having a fourth-round pick, but the offensive line needed help after struggling in 2022. Avila figures to bring versatility at the center and guard spots moving forward for Los Angeles.
Fans of the Rams and analysts watching the draft quickly took to social media to react to Sean McVay’s squad taking an interior offensive lineman.