Rams' Draft: Ball-Hawking Corners

0:00The Los Angeles Rams' new cornerback was their biggest weakness heading into the offseason after a rough finish last year. They made moves fast, trading for Trent McDuffy from Kansas City and signing his teammate, Jalen Watson, and free agency. That beefed up the secondary big time, but word is, they're still scouting corners hard for the draft. General manager, Liz Sneed, has a type when it comes to these picks. Looking at guys like Kobe DeRant from the fourth round in 2022, Robert Rochelle from 2021, and David Long from 2019, the patterns clear. They love corners with killer ball skills, even if they're undersized under 5'11 mostly, but play way bigger with speed and toughness. Fans and analysts see the impact from these choices. DeRant grabbed three picks in two seasons and handled big receivers inside and out. Rochelle brought elite explosion and physicality that matched the Rams vibe perfectly. Even trades like Jalen Ramsey back in 2019, show they prioritize playmakers who snag balls and compete fierce.

1:03Now, fresh scouting points to draft fits like Mansour Delane from LSU with his instincts and toughness, trade in stukes from Arizona who's versatile. With seven picks and Chandler Rivers from Duke who reads quarterbacks like a book. Others, like Ticario Davis and Jaden Kennedy, bring that same aggressive ball-hawking and quickness. Rams could grab one mid-round to deepen the rotation, keeping that secondary lockdown as they chase another ring. Stay tuned for draft night surprises. You've been listening to California News today, AI-powered local news.