Seven-Round Rams Mock Draft
ROUND ONE
Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State
6'2" - 306 lbs - Senior
Word is defensive coordinator
Jim Haslett and the Rams coaching staff loves this guy - so much so that both Haslett and head coach Scott Linehan were personally present for Florida State's pro day. Bunkley is a quick yet powerful defensive lineman who has no problem disrupting the backfield, and with the loss of both Ryan Pickett and Damione Lewis, the Rams certainly need an influx of talent at tackle.
ROUND TWO
Joe Klopfenstein, TE, Colorado
6'5" - 255 lbs - Senior
The Rams have virtually nothing but camp bodies behind starter Brandon Manumaleuna, and many Rams fans feel even he isn't adequate enough to start for this top offense. That makes upgrading at tight end a top priority, and in the second round, I feel
Joe Klopfenstein is the best option for the Rams - he's tall, fast, has good hands, and is a fundamental blocker.
ROUND THREE
Chris Chester, OL, Oklahoma
6'3" - 303 lbs - Senior
In my latest three round mock, I have Chester available at the Rams' pick in the third round. If he's there, the Rams would be hard pressed to pass him up. Chester doesn't have a large body of work at Oklahoma on the offensive line, but shows the kind of athletic potential to be a great interior lineman with his quickness and versatility.
ROUND FOUR
Will Blackmon, CB, Boston College
6'0" - 198 lbs - Senior
Blackmon is an intriguing early second day prospect who needs a good amount of work to improve as a defensive back, but should contribute immediately in the return game. His experience as a receiver means he'll have great hands for the interception, and he could be a special player once he learns the nuances of the position.
ROUND FIVE
Spencer Havner, LB, UCLA
6'3" - 242 lbs - Senior
Havner has been one of my favorite mid round linebacker picks, and I've projected him as high as the third round before. But further investigation reveals a wide range of grades as to where Havner could go. If he's available in the fifth round, the Rams should run to the podium and take this underrated strong side prospect.
ROUND SIX
Frostee Rucker, DE, USC
6'3" - 261 lbs - Senior
You're not going to find a better pass rushing talent in the sixth round, in my opinion. Rucker comes from a program that has faced a lot of top competition, and while he isn't dominant, he's solid in numerous facets of the game - rushing the passer, stopping the run, and even dropping into coverage.
ROUND SEVEN
Freddie Roach, LB, Alabama
6'1" - 258 lbs - Senior
Believe it or not, Roach was a potential Day One selection at middle linebacker earlier in the season, but he's completely fallen out of a number of top 200+ prospect lists and projections. If he's available in the seventh, there's no reason the Rams shouldn't take a flier on him.
ROUND SEVEN
Chris Barclay, RB, Wake Forest
5'8" - 180 lbs - Senior
Barclay is a quick dynamic change of pace runner that could contribute immediately as a return man in special teams. But more importantly, when Marshall Faulk decides to hang his helmet up, Barclay can spell
Steven Jackson and give the Rams that same shifty option in the backfield.
ROUND SEVEN
Matt Lentz, OG, Michigan
6'6" - 316 lbs - Senior
Lentz is a blue collar lineman who has a huge frame and loads of experience. For some reason though, he may not even be drafted. If the Rams are looking for more depth on the line, the powerful and well-rounded Lentz would be a great end-of-the-draft candidate.
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