Rams Draft Lean Class, Save Cap Space

0:00On April 30, the Los Angeles Rams wrapped draft weekend with just five picks after trading up in the sixth round for wide receiver CJ Daniels, turning their original seven selections into the smallest class of Sean McBase tenure. It's a lean group too, with only three picks in the first five rounds keeping costs low overall. Right now, the Rams hold $25.9 million in cap space before inking these rookies. They'll soon sign those five draftees plus 18 undrafted free agents, but the hit stays manageable. That cap crunch won't bite hard though. Thanks to the top 51 rule, where only the biggest contracts count toward the limit, they only need $4.85 million in space to. Cover the full $9.27 million cost of the class. Headliner is quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama on a four year $25.77 million deal with the hefty $15.2 million, signing bonus. The rest tied in Max Claire from Ohio State, offensive tackle Keegan Trust from Missouri,

1:03Daniels and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III from Alabama, come in cheaper around $4.8 million total value each. With so much capparing left, the Rams stay flexible heading into the off season, positioning smart for whatever moves come next.