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Rams Trade Back, Grab Rams-Style WR

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Rams Trade Back, Land Versatile WR Omar Cooper Jr.: In a surprising mock draft move, the Rams trade back with the Steelers, allowing Penn State guard Vega Ioane to slip to Pittsburgh. The Rams then snag Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at the new spot, filling the void left by Tutu Atwells departure. Coopers versatility and impressive stats make him an ideal fit for the Rams offense, pairing well with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and the tight ends. The trade back allows the Rams to stockpile talent and draft picks, setting up long-term success without reaching for a player.

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Rams Trade Back, Grab Rams-Style WR

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rams Trade Back, Grab Rams-Style WR. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 1st, in a fresh mock draft shaking things up, the Rams trade back eight spots from pick 13 to 21st with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They let Penn State Guard Vega-Ioan slide to Pittsburgh, then grab Indiana-wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at the new spot. Earlier this week, folks like Rob Ring floated this trade back idea since the Rams locked up their corner's big time for another Super Bowl push. For stars eating up salary calf space, GM-less need could stockpile young, cheat talent while holding seven picks, four of them late in rounds six and seven. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Cooper fits the Rams like a glove. Once out-dubbed him, the most Ram style receiver in the class, perfect to pair with Puka Nakua, Devonte Adams, and those tight-ends feeding Matthew. Stafford, he steps in for Jetsweep Threat Tutu Atwell, who bounced in free agency, diving into his tape, Cooper balled out last season with 69 catches, 937 yards, and 13 touchdowns,

1:03plus 74 rushing yards and another score. Over three years at Indiana, he piled up 115 receptions, 1,798 yards, and five scores. No glaring holes left on the roster means the Rams can flip this move for extra draft ammo and a ready contributor, setting up long-term wins without forcing a reach. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.

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