Rams Trade Up for Love, Risking Elite Ground Game

0:00On April 21st, the Los Angeles Rams look solid-air running back, with Kyron Williams leading the pack after his extension, plus Blake Corm and Jarquez, Hunter in the mix. But Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love stands out like no other back in this draft class. Sports illustrate its Connor ore, just dropped a wild mock, where the Rams trade way up from their 13th overall pick into the top 5 to grab him. To snag the Titans 4th overall spot, the Rams cough up their 13th, 61st, and 93rd picks this year, plus a future. First rounder in 2027, in return, they get that 4th pick in the 101st. It's a massive haul, betting big on Love's explosive outside zone runs and pass protection for Matthew Stafford. This move spells trouble for divisional rivals like the Cardinals, who hold their own top 5 pick, but can't stop Rams' GMless Sneed from jumping the line. Love draws Christian McCaffrey comparisons for his patience and physicality, potentially

1:00becoming the next Todd Gurley and Sean McVey's scheme. Rand spans my Love the Fit, especially if this is Stafford's last ride, but their ground game was already elite last season. They rank 7th in rushing yards with backs averaging over 4.8 yards per carry, all from mid-round picks. Bottom line, shelling out 2 first and a second for any running back defies positional value in today's NFL. Love's a stud, but the Rams are better building steady without this kind of gamble.