Rams Should Draft Olaivavega Ioane at 13

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. The Los Angeles Rams hold the 13th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and one intriguing option is Penn State Guard Oliva Vega, UNA. He's widely seen as the top interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class with a consensus top 20 grade. While he might not fix immediate needs, picking him could solidify the Rams already elite offensive line for years to come. People pressures are mounting at guard for the Rams. Both Kevin Dotson and Steve Avala hit free agency in 2027 and paying both around $40 million a year just does not make. Since. Drafting Ilwan would ease that crunch, letting the team trade one guard or shift Avala back to center to upgrade two spots at once. Mock Drafts keep linking the Rams to Clemson Cornerback Avion Terrell since their secondary struggled last season. But that feels like a knee-jerk move to plug the weakest position, ignoring the smarter strategy of taking the best player available.

1:02Fans and analysts hype malling lineman who impact every play over undersized corners who might get targeted often. Scouts rave about Ilwan's size at 6 feet 4 and 320 pounds, plus his power, balance and technique and run blocking. He has a high floor as an early starter, with offensive lineman busting less often than flashier positions like receivers or edge rushers. Recent top picks like guards for Seattle and Dallas have already paid off big. In the end, if no cornerback matches Ilwan's elite status at 13, the Rams should grab him and address the secondary later at pick 29. It's a bold, forward-thinking play that fits their history of building through the trenches. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. No ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound.