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If the Rams don't draft a Tight End in this draft it says that they believe in Blanton or Hopkins to develop into being a good blocker. Neither could beat out Mundt in that role last year, so I'm betting against it. A blocking tight end seems to be a real need. Higbee isn't young nor the smoothest Tight End. They need insurance and the run game struggled without Higbee. Could this be a two tight end draft?
It's a good year for TE's, however, IMO, Blanton & Hopkins showed enough on the biggest stage to be optimistic for them moving forward. Blanton IMO, is a great blocker, he showcased that in college and was extraordinary against Bosa of the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Hopkins does have to work on his blocking, but now Hopkins should have a ton of confidence which should translate to him buying in to putting in the extra work to become better. Thomas Brown is now coaching the TE's, so we have to factor that in too.
So will the Rams draft a TE? Not sure because unless they feel they can trade someone like Hopkins, then I don't they they will, I do believe because it's a good year for TE's, the Rams might have the ability to sign the top UDRFA at TE and develop him accordingly like they did in Blanton.
