Los Angeles Rams load up on offensive playmakers in NFL Draft expert's latest 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft

With the 2025 NFL Draft officially set to kick off later this week, mock drafts are all the rage as analysts scramble to assemble every last piece of data they can find to create perfect mock drafts and identify team fits.  Nobody has ever quite figured out what the Rams will do, but NFL.com's Chad […]

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Nov 23, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) attempts to make a reception against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
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With the 2025 NFL Draft officially set to kick off later this week, mock drafts are all the rage as analysts scramble to assemble every last piece of data they can find to create perfect mock drafts and identify team fits. 

Nobody has ever quite figured out what the Rams will do, but NFL.com's Chad Reuter took a stab at predicting it, and overhauled the Rams' offense heading into 2025. 


Round 1, Pick 32: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

"Tutu Atwell might get more playing time than Burden would in L.A. in 2025, but Burden's ability to avoid or run through defenders' tackle attempts should intrigue the Rams. Opposing defensive coordinators, on the other hand, might be nauseous trying to deal with Burden, Atwell, Davante Adams, and Puka Nacua."

The Rams moved back six spots with the Philadelphia Eagles here after trading the 26th and 90th overall picks for the 32nd and 64th. 

If the Rams drafted Burden, they would almost certainly do so to add a player who would start OVER Atwell, not rotate with. Atwell has been a rotational gadget player his whole career, not a consistent starter. 


Round Two, Pick 64: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

Ferguson is a YAC playmaker who is oddly similar to Tyler Higbee in many ways in terms of usage and skillset. He isn't a dynamic playmaker overall, but could be a nice complementary weapon for the Rams. 


Round 3, Pick 101: Louisville CB Quincy Riley

Riley is a competitive nickel cornerback prospect and fits the mold of undersized, competitive cornerback the Rams have targeted over the years. I don't know if he solves what they need in the room, but he would be a nice addition to a team that needs some physicality in the secondary.


Round 4, Pick 127: Oregon LB Jeffrey Bassa

Bassa is an average MIKE linebacker, which the Rams do not have. He didn't quite hit most of their marks they look for in testing, but this is about the right range I would expect the Rams to start shopping for a linebacker.


Round 6, Pick No. 190: Texas EDGE Barryn Sorrell

You can never have too many pass rushers, and the Rams need the depth here. Sorrell is a competitive, motor-only pass rusher, but he is the high-character player the Rams covet. 


Round 6, Pick 195: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke

Rourke is a fiery competitor coming off of another injury, which diminishes his stock tremendously. However, he has a good arm and would generally be able to operate the Rams' offense, though he likely won't ever be in consideration as their future franchise quarterback. 


Round 6, Pick 201: Boston College DT Cam Horsley

This is the right need, but the wrong kind of player for the Rams. They need defensive line depth, but specifically for their pass-rushing defensive ends and tackles. Horsley is a space-eating nose tackle, a position the Rams are already deep at with Poona Ford and Tyler Davis. 


Round 6, Pick 202: BYU OT Caleb Etienne

This feels a bit high for Etienne, who has many PFA or late seventh-round grades, but he is a mammoth human being with massive 36-inch arms. He is dirt raw, but the Rams need a developmental offensive tackle on their offensive line.