Rams' 13th Pick: Hidden Gems or Average Results?

0:00On April 23rd, the Los Angeles Rams have only grabbed the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft four times in nearly 90 years starting back in. 1939, Beckett hit five if they stay put in 2026. It's a spot that's Brom mostly average results, but one massive exception stands out. First up was Grayland Smith in 1939, a versatile guy who played both ways but didn't light it up over four seasons. Even in 1952, Bob Carrey joined as an end, snagging 47 catches for 663 yards before hanging it up after four years. Fast forward to 2007, when the St. Louis Rams took Adam Carriker 13th overall. He stuck around for two seasons there, got traded to Washington and played three more before calling it quits. But the crown jewel came in 2014 with Aaron Donald, who scouts pegged as a late round back up at best. Instead, he became a dominant force, winning multiple awards and leaving fans clamoring for

1:00his comeback even in retirement. That track record screams trust the process, especially GM less needs eye for hidden gems like Kobe Turner and Byron Young from day two of 20. 23. Whatever they do at 13 next time, history says it could surprise us all.