Rams' Draft Dilemma: Trade Down or Grab Tate?

0:00On March 25, the Los Angeles Rams hold the 13th overall pick in a draft that's thinner up top than usual. Teens often consider trading down here for more value, especially since surprises happen, like when Edge Russia jared verse-bill to 19th last. Year and the Rams jumped on him. Moctrass lately have them eyeing offensive tackles and wide receivers to bolster the line or support quarterback Matthew Stafford alongside Puka, Nakua and Devonte Adams. Just like those from ESPN and Pro Football, focus see Georgia Tackle, Monroe Freeling going to the Rams, praising his size as 6-speed 7-3, 115 pounds, and his speed with a 4.9-340 yard dash. But most feel that's too high for a depth piece on the offensive line when the team lacks glaring holes. Wide receiver McCoy Lemon from USC pops up in some mocks as a polished slot option, but he might overlap too much with Nakua's role early on. Others like Arizona State's Jordan Tyson bring versatility and strong contest to catches.

1:05Yet his injury history raises red flags at this spot. That said, Ohio State's Carnail Tate stands out as a perfect vertical threat for the Z receiver role, and some mocks even have the Rams trading up a few spots for him. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson could be a bold swing too, grabbing a potential future starter in a weak class if they truly believe in him. As the draft nears late March into April, expect the Rams to weigh trading back unless a can't miss talent like Tate or Simpson slides right to them, keeping their Super Bowl push flexible.