The Los Angeles Rams are approaching the first round of the NFL Draft with a range of strategic options and a targeted focus on specific player profiles. General manager Les Snead has acknowledged three potential approaches for the team’s 19th overall pick: exploring trades, maintaining their position, or potentially moving up in the draft.
Although Snead has not divulged specific names, he has emphasized the Rams’ concentration on a ‘subset’ of players during their pre-draft meetings. This subset may indicate a prioritization of pass rushers or players capable of making an immediate impact on the team. The Rams’ meeting with Penn State’s Chop Robinson, an EDGE rusher, and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu, a defensive lineman, aligns with this hypothesis.
Snead’s comments suggest that the Rams’ draft decisions will be heavily influenced by the team’s needs and the perceived value of available players. Snead has stated that the Rams will consider not only the player’s current abilities but also their potential for growth and development within the team’s system. The Rams’ pre-draft meetings and Snead’s statements provide valuable insights into the team’s draft strategy, but the ultimate outcome will depend on the dynamics of the draft itself.
