“Los Angeles Rams NFL Draft 2023 Needs and Targets”

Needs NFL Draft 2023: Los Angeles Rams

April 26, 2023

The 2022-23 season of the Los Angeles Rams will be forgotten. They ended the year with 5-12 recordtheir figures, among them Matthew Stafford y Cooper KuppThey spent several games injured. His preseason moves, like signing Allen Robinson, were flops. And several of his figures, example Jalen Ramsey and Leonard Floyd, took a step back.

Sean McVay had a very difficult job, with an untalented squad, and with many holes in different positions. Months later, the Los Angeles team decided to make a “clean slate.” Jalen Ramsey was transferred to the Miami Dolphins, Allen Robinson also left, in his case, to the Steelers. Leonard Floyd and Bobby Wanger also left the team via court. Rams management explained the reason for these moves, claiming that getting rid of big contracts was the priority, since it would give them more than 60 million salary space for 2024.

However, not everything was stormy and dark in the angel season. In the second half of the season, the team coached by Sean McVay found different young players who can fill gaps in the near future. The Rookie Corner Cobie Durant showed great athletic ability and a very good reading of the rival offenses. He blew up on Christmas, where he twice intercepted Russell Wilson in the Rams’ win over the Denver Broncos. TuTu Atwell was a very positive point of the offense. He managed to stay healthy throughout the season, and McVay gave it filming. His numbers weren’t spectacular, but his speed was a differential in every game. Other notable players include Cam Akers, Michael Hoecht and Ernest Jones.

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Los Angeles Rams needs for 2023

Needs: EDGE, OL, CB

It is extremely difficult to write about the “needs” of a team that really need players in all positions. Not only in a figurative sense, but also literally. The Rams currently have 45 players under contract, so they also have 45 spots available.. The Los Angeles leadership will have to do a great job of scouting to be able to identify players who are a positional need and at the same time can have an impact in their rookie year. I repeat, if it were up to me, this would be summed up in What do the Rams need? All.

Since we are not simplistic, we will go deeper into three key positions in which the champions of Super Bowl LVI should focus on the assembly of the new teamI. Her 11 picks the Rams have in their hands for the 2023 draft. being the picks 36,69, y 77 those in which they have greater responsibilities to get it right and get a player capable of starting from day 1.

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The OL was an ordeal for the Rams from week 1where Stafford was captured seven times for the Buffalo Bills. From there everything got worse. Joseph Noteboom missed the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Brian Allen and David Edwards, both incumbents, they also missed a combined 21 games. And as if that were not enough, those who entered to take their places also missed part of the season due to injuries, as were the cases of Tremayne Anchrum Jr and Alaric Jackson. players like Dawand Jones (OT, Ohio State) or Darnell Wright (OT, Tennessee) could make it to the 36th pick and be able to fill their role. in the team “from the start”.

In it defensive section is where the Rams are most committed. On offense, at least they still have Stafford and Kupp doing their thing, but on defense, Aaron Donald was left alone as Will Smith in the room of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. To help you, Snead should start with strengthen the position of EDGE, or “hunting marshals” as several Latin rapporteurs say. The Rams were at their best when Von Miller and Leonard Floyd stood by Donald’s sides. Both were hell for the rival OLs. The Angelenos flirted with Brian Burns and Danielle Hunter in the transfer marketbut they came to nothing. In the draft they could find some hidden pearl. players like Keion White (EDGE, Georgia Tech), Will McDonald IV (EDGE, Iowa State), Andre Carter III (EDGE, Army) suenan alto en la oficina angelina.

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Last but not least, Los Angeles has to continue to worry about adding depth to its secondary.. Whether it’s CB or S, the Rams have to keep adding talent that can be flexible in different coverages, but above all, they have to add athletic players. Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick stepped up and seem to be part of the future in LA. But both played under the tutelage of a defensive quarterback in Jalen Ramsey. Beyond these names (and perhaps Robert Rochell), the Rams should have their sights set on players in that position. Julius Brents (CB, Kansas State) It sounds strong, according to reports close to the organization. Kelee Ringo (CB, Georgia) He is another prospect that could be very interesting to target for the draft.

Even mentioning three key positions, there are still huge holes in the Los Angeles lineup. They don’t have QB2, there is no WR behind Kupp/Jeffefrson/Atwell. RB is a giant unknown, the DL lost Greg Gaines. There are many options for Snead and McVay to choose from. It’s a matter of order priorities and get the best possible value in each pick.