Rams Consider Elite TE Kenyon Sadiq

0:00On March 3rd, the NFL Combine always sparks big hype, and this year, Tideen Kenyon Sadiq stole the show with a blistering 4.39 in. The 40-yard dash, the fastest for his position since at least 2003. Now multiple mock drafts have the Los Angeles Rams grabbing him at their 13 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Experts point to the Rams' offense under Sean McVeigh, which leaned heavily on packages with multiple Tideen's last season, running them at a 30, 0.5% clip way ahead of everyone else. Sadiq's speed and blocking make him a perfect versatile weapon to boost their short-term window with Matthew Stafford. Fans and analysts remember past combined over reactions, like when the Rams' pick speedy receiver 2-2 at well in the second round over center creed. Humphrey back in 2021, a move that haunted them, that history fuels some caution about jumping on Sadiq just for athleticism. Still, Sadiq was already a top 15 prospect all season, and the Combine just confirmed his elite traits.

1:03Other mock suggest alternatives, like cornerback delaying for the Rams' secondary needs, but the debate boils down to best player available, versus filling gaps right away. The Rams prefer addressing immediate issues in free agency, like resigning tackle David Quessenberry, then building long-term through the draft. With a healthier roster, improvement success, they have the flexibility to snag a game changer like Sadiq without forcing fits.