Rams' Draft Pick: Chess Move or Gamble?

0:00On April 22nd, the Los Angeles Rams are keeping everyone guessing with their 13th overall pick in the draft. All positions are in play, but while most folks expect an offensive star, a rival general manager is betting they'll eye in edge rusher sooner or later. That's because their top two pass rush guys, Byron Young and Jared Verse, are up for big contract talks real soon. Young can negotiate this off-season and hits free agency after the 2026 season, while Verse heads into year 3 and might need a deal. Next off-season, fans and analysts are buzzing about this shift, especially with other key contracts looming for players like Puka Nakua, Kobe Turner, and Steve. Avila, losing Young or Verse could hurt the defense bad, so locking in cheap talent now makes total sense. New buzz points the prospects like Ruben Bain or Arville Reese as fits if they slide to 13, or the Rams could trade back for more picks. They've also got solid shots on day two, with the 61st and 93rd selections.

1:00Bottom line, the Rams are playing chess here, balancing immediate needs against the wave of extensions, watch this pick shake up their whole roster, strategy.