Rams Trade Up for Oregon TE Sadiq

0:00On April 22nd, ESPN analyst Peter Schrager dropped his latest mock draft, and he's got the Los Angeles Rams shaking things up. Instead of sticking with wire receiver McCoy Limon like he predicted before, the Rams trade down from pick 13 to 17 with the Detroit Lions. They snag Kenyan Sadiq, the explosive tied in from Oregon, while picking up the Lions 108th pick this year, plus a second rounder. In 2027, the Lions move up for offensive tackle, Kate and Proctor, but for the Rams, it's all about adding Sadiq to boost their passing game. Schrager's been hearing buzz straight from the Rams camp, where they've got tied in depth, but no things could shift soon, especially with Colby. Parkinson hitting free agency in 2027, Rams fans are buzzing because this would mark the second straight year grabbing an Oregon tied end after Terence Ferguson last April. Coach Sean McVey loves scheming for dynamic playmakers, and Sadiq could be a perfect fit next to Matthew Stafford in a big push season.

1:04Schrager's ties to McVey from his NFL network days make this intel hit different. Sadiq's a straight athletic monster, clocking a 4.39 in the 40 yard dash and leaping 43.5 inches at the combine. Scouts like Lance Zeerlein compare him to Tray McBride, the league's top tied in, praising his versatility, quick breaks and after the catch juice, though he needs work on drops and blocking. Drafting tight ends in the top 52 years running is rare for the Rams, but if Schrager's sources are on point, Sadiq and Ferguson could form a, nasty duo in that offense. Keep an eye on this as the real draft kicks off.