Rams Draft Night: Trade Rumors, Needs & Picks

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The Los Angeles Rams are primed for Draft Night, sitting at 13th overall after reaching the NFC Championship last season. They traded for that spot last year with the Falcons and enter with 7 picks total, starting strong in the first round then hitting 2nd at. 61st, 3rd at 91st and 4 late ones on day 3, including 3 7th rounders from Houston, Baltimore and Compix. No 4th or 5th round selections means general manager less need might trade back to fill those gaps, building on moves like grabbing Thai Hamilton, and Tremig Duffy last year. The team is flexible without massive holes thanks to smart free agency and trades. Rams fans are buzzing about needs like a third wide receiver behind Devonte Adams and Pukka Nakua, especially with injury histories there. Back up quarterback could open up if Jimmy Garoppolo retires, as reports suggest he's thinking it over.

1:00Depth at offensive line, linebacker over Omar Spites and cornerback versatility round out the wish list. Rumors are flying with the Rams' wild cards, linked to trading up or down from 13, sniffing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, 2nd round. Linebackers like Josiah Trotter, Edge rushes early and wide outs like Jeremy Bernard or Mackay Lemon. Mott drafts see them grabbing a receiver first via trade, then quarterback Garrett Newsmeyer. Expects need to wheel and deal for best fits off their scheme specific bigboard, turning this draft into another step towards Super Bowl. Keep it locked for the picks as they drop.