Rams 7-round mock draft following the free agency period

Rams prioritize defense in their mock draft following free agency.

Even though free agency is still ongoing, there was a lot of enthusiasm during the first week. The major additions made by the Los Angeles Rams to their roster, Darious Williams, Kam Curl, Colby Parkinson, and Jonah Jackson, should help bolster the group. The Rams may still add a player or two in the upcoming weeks from the second wave of free agency, but for the most part, the draft will now take precedence. The remainder of the offseason was definitely made more interesting by Aaron Donald’s announcement of his retirement. This is my hypothetical draft of the Rams after free agency.

19th Position Overall-EDGE Robinson Chop, Penn State
The Rams have not yet added a star-caliber player to the defense in free agency or addressed the edge rusher position. The addition of a player who can influence the defensive side of the game is now crucial due to Aaron Donald’s retirement.

At this point, one could argue in favor of Laiatu Latu or Jared Verse. Having said that, Robinson has a higher ceiling than all of those players—possibly only surpassed by Dallas Turner. Robinson is quite explosive and has a crazy get-off. The positive is that he is the “best edge rusher in the draft class,” albeit he may require some fine-tuning.

52nd Position Overall – DL Fiske Braden, Florida State
Braden Fiske at number 52 is a defensive first pick in this draft. Although it wouldn’t be shocking to see him ascend a little farther, he is unquestionably a second-round talent. Fiske is a defensive lineman with excellent drive who plays with good physicality. Even though he weighs only 292 pounds, he more than makes up for it with his quickness and capacity to split double teams. One way Fiske makes up for his lack of bulk is that, like Kobie Turner, he is extremely quick off the line of scrimmage at the snap. Although Fiske isn’t Aaron Donald, he should be able to contribute and work well with Turner in a team environment.

WR Xavier Legette of South Carolina is ranked 83rd overall.
The Rams need a wide receiver in the first three rounds of the draft, to put it simply. Except for Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, the Rams’ wide receiver group is unsigned for 2025. Realistically speaking, they might let Kupp go if he has yet another season marred by injuries.

It’s not that the Rams were lucky to acquire Nacua, but it’s unlikely that another wide receiver selected in the third round will be able to make such an impact. Legette fulfills the perceived need of the Rams for a third wide receiver. He has potential as a yards after the catch guy and performs well in contested catches. Legette has room for improvement as a route runner, though.

88th position overall for CB Cam Hart from the University of Notre Dame
The Rams need to add size to their outside cornerback position. By bringing back Darious Williams, they have a skilled player. Having said that, the Rams need depth at cornerback between him and Cobie Durant.

Sticky cornerback Hart had his greatest game of the year against the best wide receiver in this draft class, Marvin Harris Jr. Hart, a player with size and length who can also add some physicality to the position, would be a strong outside option to Ahkello Witherspoon.

154th position overall for LB Jacobs, Curtis, Penn State
Unexpectedly, the Rams chose to re-sign Christian Rozeboom. That shouldn’t deter them from selecting a linebacker on the third day of the NFL Draft, though. But the Rams need more than just a linebacker; they also need a player who can work effectively with Ernest Jones, particularly in coverage.

Let’s welcome Penn State’s Curtis Jacobs. As a day three linebacker, Jacobs ought to have an effect playing in coverage and in sub-packages. Early in his career, Jacobs can be a reliable coverage linebacker. He needs to get better against the run, but if he plays to his strengths, he’s the ideal quarterback the Rams have.

RB ranked 155th overall. Memphis’s Blake Watson
Ronnie Rivers might be the Rams’ backup running back to Kyren Williams. But Zach Evans didn’t do much as a rookie, and he’s just signed for a year. It wouldn’t hurt to include one more person in the rotation, particularly on day three.

With his background as a wide receiver, Watson can be a flexible weapon in an offensive scheme. He has also served as a kick returner on special teams. Watson is an entertaining player who adds a fresh set of skills to the running back room. Although he is an older prospect and doesn’t have exceptional speed, he runs with strong vision and is slick.

196th Place Overall—EDGE Colorado State’s Mohamed Kamara
It’s reasonable to ask if the Rams would select another EDGE player after selecting Robinson in the first round. Michael Hoecht was reinstated, and they also had Ochaun Mathis and Nick Hampton from the previous campaign. They might yet try to expand this category of positions. Although Kamara can have trouble breaking tackles in the run game, his repertoire of passes rush maneuvers makes him one of the finest in the draft class. As a pass-rusher only, he might be useful.

Rank 209 Overall: K Cam Little, Arkansas
Little is still my favorite kicker in this class and seems to be precisely what the Rams need, even though there are other kickers who make sense. Little was in the Shrine Bowl this year, where Snead and company usually get their specialists. The Arkansas kicker, who can strike from 60 yards and beyond, also has a huge leg. He is accurate from a great distance.

DL ranked 213th overall. Briggs, Jowon, Cincinnati
Again, the Rams might still use a space-eating defensive lineman, even after selecting Fiske earlier in the draft. Jonah Williams, who was excellent against the run last season, hasn’t been added back yet. The Rams will need to bolster their defensive line, at the absolute least.

217th Position Overall – S Dominique Hampton, Washington
The Rams might still add a safety late in the draft, like they have done the last few years, even though they added Kam Curl in free agency. Hampton has a huge wingspan and is a physical safety. He might not be ready to start right away, but he should be able to contribute straight away on special teams.

254th Position Overall – OL Illinois’s Julian Pearl
Pearl is a considerably older talent, so it’s fair to say that there are some consistency issues. Having said that, he has extensive expertise in a variety of roles. Tremayne Anchrum hasn’t been reinstated by the Rams yet. Pearl, who can play a variety of positions and possibly grow into a swing tackle, might fill in as the offensive line’s eighth man.