
Rams Eye Speedy WRs in Draft
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The Los Angeles Rams are seeking speedy wide receivers in the late rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft to address a void left by Tutu Atwell. The team aims to add a true deep threat to stretch defenses, following Atwells underperformance and a one-year contract extension. Three Day Three prospects, Mississippi States Brenen Thompson, Oklahomas Deion Burks, and LSUs Zavion Thomas, have caught the Rams attention with their speed and skills. General manager Les Snead could secure one of these players late in the draft, providing a fresh start for the offense next season.
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0:00On March 1st, the Los Angeles Rams are eyeing speedy wide receivers in the late rounds of the 2026 NFL draft to fill a gap left by 2-2. Atwell. They picked Atwell in the second round back in 2021, but fans were cool on it since a top center was still available. Fast forward to this year, and after resigning him for $10 million on a one-year deal, both the team and supporters seemed done with that pick. The offense lacks a true, deep threat to stretch defenses, especially in sets with multiple tight ends. Adding that kind of speed could force defenses into tough choices, like doubling deep and leaving runs open or risking big plays one-on-one. Fans and analysts have mixed feelings about the Rams receiver room, with many calling the Atwell experiment a bust after years of underperformance. The team wants someone who can actually beat press coverage and create separation, without burning high draft capital. At the NFL Combine, three-day three prospects stood out as potential fits. Mississippi State's Brennan Thompson blazed a 4.26 in the 40-yard dash and even met with
1:05the Rams. Oklahoma's Deon Berks shines as a crisp route runner with great footwork, while LSU's Davy on Thomas brings speed, special teams ace returns, and versatile production with over 1,200 receiving yards last season. Our manager less need, could snag one of these guys late and inject speed without giving up much, setting up a fresh star for the offense next, fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall. Fall.
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