Los Angeles Rams 7-Round Mock Draft: defense receives an athleticism upgrade, sleeper mismatch players on offense added
The Los Angeles Rams are in a strange space right now. They are a competitive team when healthy, but many who have watched them know there are serious holes on this roster. It is going to be a busy, and interesting offseason for head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead as they recruit […]
The Los Angeles Rams are in a strange space right now. They are a competitive team when healthy, but many who have watched them know there are serious holes on this roster. It is going to be a busy, and interesting offseason for head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead as they recruit this roster.
The further this team gets away from their Super Bowl victory, the more draft capital they begin to utilize. This April, the Rams are set to have seven selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is a projected seven-round mock draft, and some players Los Angeles could have some interest in.
ROUND ONE (PICK 16) – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECU
From a pure talent perspective, there may now be a more gifted cover cornerback in the 2025 class than Revel. At 6-2 and 190 plus pounds, Revel has tremendous movement skills. He’s a fast cornerback, but the change of direction skills he has is what sets him a path for a player his height. During the last two seasons, Revel recorded three interceptions and 16 pass breakups. That is especially impressive when you consider that Revel has missed the majority of this season after suffering an ACL injury.
ROUND THREE (PICK 78) – Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
The linebacker position is a problem for the Rams. Upgrading the duo of Christian Rozeboom and Omar Speights needs to be a priority this offseason. Carter should be able to come in and compete for playing time very early. Despite being a shorter linebacker, Carter is dense and super athletic. During the course of his career, the Clemson star has recorded 212 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks. Carter has also record three interceptions and 19 pass breakups in his career.
ROUND THREE (PICK 100) – Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
Alaric Jackson has been sound when healthy, but has been a bit banged up this season. That’s also the story around long-time starting right tackle Rob Havenstein, who has missed some time this year as well. Lundt is a talented mover that also has a nice frame to continue adding power. He has starter upside at either offensive tackle position, and should at worst, add quality depth with developmental upside.
ROUND FOUR (PICK 118) – Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
The production has been spotty at times for Helm this season, but he has also had some big games. In 11 games, he has hauled in 42 receptions for 544 yards and five touchdowns. Helm is an extremely smooth mover at over 6-5 and 250 pounds. Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen are solid tight ends, but nothing special. The Texas star adds needed athleticism to that room.
ROUND SIX (PICK 191) – Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The wide receiver duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are tremendous, but both have been prone to missing time over the last couple of seasons. Even if they are healthy, the secondary pass catchers have been pretty underwhelming for the Rams. Adding a player like Noel gives them a good route runner, and after catch ability that the team values. Noel has quietly hauled in 61 receptions for 976 yards and five touchdowns.
ROUND SIX (PICK 196) – Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC
Monheim has been a stalwart on the offensive line for the USC Trojans for several years. He has spent time at offensive tackle, and has been holding down the center position this year. That type of versatility is a great sell on the next level, even if he doesn’t project well at tackle on the next level. Los Angeles needs depth all over the offensive line, and Monheim provides nice swing versatility.
ROUND SIX (PICK 199) – Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
Is Gadsden a wide receiver or tight end? Who cares? This is a promising dart throw in the sixth round, and attempting to develop a big slot receiver who has been ultra-productive for Syracuse over the years. That 6-5 frame could be a difficult cover for any linebacker or safety you throw at him. Gadsden’s combination of athleticism and length could also be a nice fit on special teams as well.
