Rams' Draft Strategy: Depth & Future

It's April 26.

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The NFL draft just wrapped, and the Los Angeles Rams grabbed five rookies amid some harsh

buzz that they overthought at all in a win-now push.

Fans called it one of the league's weakest classes, but a shadow draft exercise.

Picking in real-time alongside GM Lest Needs moves shows the strategy.

Wasn't that wild?

Sticking to the Rams trade spots, the Shadow Hall focused on depth and future needs, just

like the real one.

First round, 13th overall.

Shadow went interior offensive linemen Oliva Vega, Iowane from Penn State for Guard Depth

with contracts expiring soon.

Second round, 61st pick, why receiver Antonio Williams from Clemson to stretch the field

after losing a key guy.

Third round, 93rd overall, offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan from Northwestern for versatile

swing protection.

Meanwhile, reactions poured in quick easy to bash drafts after picks were set, especially

with Sneeds mixed history.

But the shadow picks highly real needs, protecting Matthew Stafford of Front, adding receiver

speed and building back-us with our big risks.

Impact feels steady depth over splash in a contender year.

New looks at the later rounds, 6th, 197th, quarterback Garrett Nussmeyer from LSU as a low

pressure back-up with upside.

Seventh, 232nd, linebacker Deonte Lawson from Alabama for leadership on day three.

Compared to actual grabs like a quarterback early, tight-end, and tackles, values aligned

close, even if players differed.

Bottom line, both drafts bet on safe fits and long-term pieces, proving Sneeds Vive

holds up under the microscope.

Rams stay stacked for the grind.

Ahead.