The Los Angeles Rams are already out there hustling, sending multiple team representatives to the massive college game between top-ranked Texas and Tennessee on Saturday. They are on the hunt, but not for just any player, and definitely not for Heisman candidate Arch Manning for anything serious. This isn’t about glamor. It’s about necessity, and honestly, it shows how desperate a team gets when they give away their top draft capital.
No Day One Pick Means Digging Deeper
Let’s be real, the Rams are playing without a net in the 2027 NFL Draft. They straight up traded their first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett. So unless they decide to ditch a core guy like Puka Nacua, they are sitting out day one. That changes everything for Les Snead and his crew, pushing them to zero in on day two prospects right from the jump. We are talking receivers, tackles, and linebackers. It is a tough spot to be in, having to find game-changers without that premium first-round swing. They have to nail these picks.
The Receiver They Need… Or Don’t
Texas receiver Cam Coleman is on their radar, a guy who could go in the second or third round. He is 6’3″, 201 pounds, and NFLDraftBuzz describes him as a “Long, fluid boundary target who high-points and adjusts outside his frame.” And yeah, the catches on Saturday absolutely backed that up. But here’s the kicker: Coleman reportedly goes down on first contact way too often and struggles with securing the football. That is a massive red flag. Is that really a “Rams receiver” type? That is the kind of detail that can make or break a day two pick, especially when you are counting on these guys to be immediate contributors. They need to get this right.
O-Line Crisis and Linebacker Hunt
The offensive line situation for the Rams is staring them down like a runaway train. Four of their five starters are free agents after this season. Yikes! If Warren McClendon walks, the Rams will definitely be thinking tackle with their first pick, whenever that is. Texas has two tackles, Melvin Siani and Trevor Goosby, who are both potential top-50 picks. Goosby brings the strength, while Siani offers more flexibility. It is a real debate on who goes first, and the Rams need to figure out who fits their scheme best, or who could even move to guard. Keagen Trost is just an idea right now, not even a healthy option.
Then there is linebacker Rasheem Biles from Texas. Talk about addressing a major need for their defense! Against Tennessee, Biles racked up 13 tackles, a sack, and two tackles for a loss. That is production, plain and simple. If the Rams are drafting around 64th, they might even need to trade up to grab him. Could it be worth it? Absolutely. There were other guys from Tennessee like running back DeSean Bishop, receiver Mike Matthews, and linebacker Arion Carter who might get some draft love, but my gut says the Rams were there specifically to scout those Longhorns. It is all about finding those day two gems when you are picking from behind.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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