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Silva said he tried to be a tough grader. The highest grade he gave in the West was B- to the Seahawks, with the Rams getting the lowest grade. Personally, I pay little to no attention to the actual grade, but think his views are worthwhile to hear.
Overview: The Rams sent their first-round pick (No. 5 overall) to the Titans in last year’s Jared Goff trade, then observed as Tennessee used it on top draft-eligible receiver Corey Davis. Los Angeles worked to recoup ammo early in round two, dropping seven slots from 37 to 44 and picking up No. 91 along the way.
Everett has promising tape and measurables, but he’s a poor bet for impact in year one.
Kupp has a big name but a slot-receiver ceiling on a team already flush with interior pass catchers.
Third-rounder Johnson has a real chance to be a year-one starter at free safety.
Immediately the Rams’ top true perimeter wideout, fourth-rounder Reynolds is a vertical threat with aggressive ball skills who’s drawn comparisons to ex-Bengals WR Chris Henry.
Freak athlete Ebukam and Elvis Dumervil lookalike Price were solid day-three pass-rusher picks.
Smart was a good college player with significant size and athleticism limitations.
Rogers is a pass-catching, special-teams-playing fullback, albeit with 4.93 speed and minimal lead-blocking upside.
The Rams entered this draft shorthanded after last year’s Goff trade, which so far looks like a colossal disaster. I think they did a mediocre job with their remaining picks.
Grade: C-
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