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Rams Increasingly Likely to Draft a First-Round Wide Receiver?
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is "looking hard" at the wide receiver position ahead of this week's NFL Draft, according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Atkins notes that the Rams wish to use their first-round pick on a prospect who can start right away without pushing a veteran to the bench. He believes that means they'll draft a linebacker, wide receiver, or tight end at No. 13 overall. While Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is an option for the Rams, Atkins writes that "signs keep pointing to a WR" in the first round. He notes that both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are entering contract years, and the Rams would like to add a young, impact wide receiver in case they lose Nacua, Adams, or both next offseason. He also notes that the Rams have the luxury of multiple wide receiver options. Atkins writes, "They could trade up for Ohio State's Carnell Tate. They could stand pat and hope one of Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson is available. If not, they could take Washington's Denzel Boston. They could try to trade back and take either Texas A&M's KC Concepcion or Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr." It seems as though the likelihood of the Rams drafting a first-round receiver continues to increase as the draft gets closer. We'll have more clarity, of course, as the first round gets underway on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Source: Nate Atkins
Source: Nate Atkins
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