Rams Draft Ty Simpson, Target Linebacker & WR

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams shook things up in the first round of the draft, grabbing quarterback Ty Simpson with a 13th overall pick. They're betting big on him as their future franchise guy, once Matthew Stafford hangs it up, even if it means passing on immediate help. Fans might be bummed about skipping current needs, but the draft keeps rolling. They've got picks coming Friday in the second round at number 61 and the third at 93. Time spots to snag players who can contribute. Right now. Last season exposed weaknesses at Linebacker, where coverage and outside runs hurt them bad. They need athletic range next to Nate Landman, and folks are buzzing about how a guy like that could lock down the position for years. In a mock using PFF simulator, the Rams land Texas Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. at 61. This dude's a beast with 17 sacks, 31.5 tackles for loss, eight force fumbles, and three picks, over three years. Perfect too. Step in and dominating.

1:02Then at 93, they add Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, a six foot four boundary thread with five touchdowns each of the last three. Seasons and steady yards from 630 to 811. He paired nice opposite Pukanakua as they plan life after Devonte Adams rounding out a smart future build.