What the Rams should do is go get an impact player in the 1st round and since the draft is not deep they should move on up and get the player at a position of need.
Trade
The St. Louis Rams trade 1[13] and 2[52] to the Washington Redskins for 1[6].
The St. Louis Rams trade CB Jemetrius Butler to the Indianapolis Colts for 5[189].
Draft
1[6] DT Amobi Okoye [Louisville]
There have been a number of reports that this draft is not very deep and that there are only 15-18 first round talents. With this thinking the Rams will be able to get one of these players, but will it be in a position of need. The Rams have made enough moves in the last few weeks, and have had enough picks in the last two drafts, to allow themselves to make a move for a true first round talent at a position of need. Amobi Okoye has very few weaknesses and more upside then almost anyone in the draft and at 19 his ceiling is very high. Okoye might not have the prototype size to play the NT right away but he could easily bulk up and anchor that spot.
Okoye is one of the top 6 players in this draft and the Rams are lacking true impact players, not young depth.
3[84] DE Baraka Atkins [Miami]
Atkins has good size [6’4” 271lbs.] and great speed [4.69/40] for a DE and would upgrade the Rams pass rush. Atkins also has played every spot on the DL at a school that has produced some very good prospects.
Atkins brings an added boost to the pass rush, but is also a complete end.
4. RB Kolby Smith [Louisville]
Smith reminds me a lot of Ladell Betts who has flourished as Washington’s second back. He is powerfully built and hits the hole with a nice burst. Smith also caught the ball well at the senior bowl.
Smith is a nice complimentary back with good pop and power.
5. LB Prescott Burgess [Michigan]
Good size and cover ability.
6. CB/S C.J Gaddis [Clemson]
Gaddis fills the void at CB where he has great size [6’1 205lbs] and at S where he has great speed [4.45/ 40]
7. OT Stephon Heyer [Maryland]
A massive prospect [6’6” ½ 334lbs.] with size that you cannot teach. He would need to be developed but he is young and powerful and brings youth to the OT spot.
7. DE Larry Birdine [OU]
Birdine is a good prospect that was ranked much higher before injuries sidetracked his career.
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