Rams' Snead's Draft Swing: Steals or Whiffs?

0:00It's April 21st. This is NFL News today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for a huge NFL draft, sitting at the 13th overall pick after reaching the NFC championship. General manager Les Sneed has built a contender by spotting gyms, but he's had his share of whiffs too. With Super Bowl dreams on the line, this could be his biggest swing yet. Sneed's nails some absolute steals over the years. Back in 2013, he grabbed defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 13th overall, turning him into the franchise's all-time great despite his size. Then there's Cooper Cup in the third round of 2017, who beat the odds from a smaller school to snack Super Bowl MVP honors. Those picks paid off big, anchoring the Rams due playoff runs and lines stability. Guys like Titan Tyler Higby, cleared after early trouble, became the most productive at his position ever. In last year, fifth round Wadau Pukinakua exploded into a first team all pro, proving late

1:03value again. On the flip side, some high hopes crashed hard. Second overall offensive tackle Greg Robinson in 2014 joined a string of left tackle busts. First round speeds to Tevon Austin got traded up for but stayed a gadget guy, while second round 2-2 at well never stuck as a real receiver. As the draft nears, Sneed's track record keeps fans hyped and nervous. His eye could tip the scales for another deep run.