The majority of the Los Angeles Rams’ players—Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, and Matthew Stafford—are either in the prime of their careers or are just starting.
Puka Nacua, the wide receiver, and Kyren Williams, the running back, are trying to push their more experienced teammates toward the promised land, so it will be crucial to strike a balance between making moves that will benefit Los Angeles now and down the road.
General manager Les Snead will have to rise to the occasion, but it will be his first time doing so with a first-round choice since 2016. What was the Rams’ position after Luke Easterling’s three-round mock draft? January 30, 2024; USA; Mobile.
National offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia of Byu (55) battles National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla (15) during practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles’ first Day 1 selection since 2016, in this scenario, is Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse.
Verse has long been mocked in the top half of the first round, though his stock seems to have settled around No. 19, where the Rams are currently slotted.
Easterling commented, “Verse is a well-rounded player with the polish to make an instant impact.” A strong threat to edge rusher Byron Young, who performed admirably as a rookie in 2023, is desperately needed by Los Angeles.
It’s a nice development to find one without losing anything in the run game. The Rams selected Kingsley Suamataia, an offensive lineman from BYU, with the 52nd choice.
He would probably only get the start if free-agent tackle Alaric Jackson left. But Suamataia could also play right tackle, which means that when the time comes, he might take Rob Havenstein’s job.
