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It's already been a strong offseason for the Los Angeles Rams, who re-signed some of their top free agents and brought in the likes of Davante Adams and Poona Ford. Their work in free agency has allowed them to go into the 2025 NFL Draft without the need to reach for a specific position, opening the door for a variety of prospects to be picked early on.
The Athletic's Dane Brugler released his latest 7-round mock draft, making every pick from No. 1 to 257. Along the way, he made eight selections for the Rams, beginning at No. 26 overall. He went with a logical pick in Round 1 by taking an offensive tackle, but there were other playmakers still on the board who also would've fit well with the Rams.
Here's our breakdown of each pick by Brugler for the Rams in this complete seven-round mock.
This is a very sensible pick for the Rams. Conerly won't move the needle for some people because he's an offensive lineman who probably won't play as a rookie, but he'd give the Rams a viable successor at right tackle behind Rob Havenstein, who could be in his last year with the Rams. Conerly can play tackle or guard, which is something the Rams have often valued in an offensive lineman.
Here's what Brugler wrote about the selection.
It's notable that Brugler did pass on Kelvin Banks Jr. and Josh Simmons, who are both great offensive tackle prospects, too. Maxwell Hairston, Malaki Starks and Emeka Egbuka were all on the board, too. Any of them would make sense for the Rams at No. 26.
Riley brings a nice blend of size and speed at 5-foot-11 with 4.48 speed. He spent the last three years at Louisville after three years at Middle Tennessee State, so he has the experience the Rams typically look for in draft prospects. He can play outside or in the slot, giving Chris Shula options in the secondary. This pick makes a lot of sense, filling a need with an experienced cornerback who could contribute from Day 1.
Stutsman had a great showing at the combine, running a 4.52 and jumping 34 inches in the vertical. He was a second-team All-American at Oklahoma last year, finishing with 110 tackles and a sack. He's a productive linebacker who always finds himself around the ball, whether it's coming downhill in run support or covering the flat. He'd upgrade the Rams' LB unit right away alongside Nate Landman and Omar Speights.
In Brugler's mock, the Rams wait until Round 4 to take a quarterback, just as they did in 2023 when they selected Stetson Bennett in the fourth. McCord is a traditional pocket passer who started at both Ohio State and Syracuse, putting up huge numbers with the Orange last year. He threw for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns with 12 interceptions, leading the FBS in passing yards and setting the ACC record.
He's not going to be a Day 1 starter in the NFL, but with the Rams, he'd be given the chance to sit behind Matthew Stafford for a year or two before getting the chance to start. If Los Angeles passes on Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and other top quarterbacks, taking one here would make sense.
White is a 6-1 receiver who lacks long speed after running a 4.61 in the 40-yard dash. That will hurt his draft stock, but the Rams are a team that typically looks past poor testing numbers. Last season at UNLV, he caught 79 passes for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also returned one punt for a touchdown and blocked four punts on special teams, so he's a do-it-all contributor.
The defensive line isn't a top priority for the Rams after drafting Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske in the last two years, but Horsley could help solidify the interior behind Poona Ford. He's 312 pounds and stands 6-foot-3, bringing great size as a nose tackle. The Rams could use a run-stopper like him, keeping their rotation on the D-line deep.
Conyers is a slightly smaller tight end at 6-foot-3 and he doesn't have great speed (4.74), but he's good with the ball in his hands. He ran plays out of the wildcat at Arizona State, rushing for 34 yards on eight carries with two touchdowns last season alone. Though tight end is probably high on the Rams' wish list in the draft, it's not a pressing need with Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen all still on the roster.
It's easy to endorse this pick. Robinson had seven tackles for a loss and four sacks in only nine games at Alabama last season, which was his first year as a key contributor for the Crimson Tide. He could be a late bloomer and though he doesn't have prototypical size for an edge rusher, he would fit well as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the Rams' scheme.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Breaking down Rams' picks in The Athletic 7-round mock
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler released his latest 7-round mock draft, making every pick from No. 1 to 257. Along the way, he made eight selections for the Rams, beginning at No. 26 overall. He went with a logical pick in Round 1 by taking an offensive tackle, but there were other playmakers still on the board who also would've fit well with the Rams.
Here's our breakdown of each pick by Brugler for the Rams in this complete seven-round mock.
1 (26). OT/G Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
This is a very sensible pick for the Rams. Conerly won't move the needle for some people because he's an offensive lineman who probably won't play as a rookie, but he'd give the Rams a viable successor at right tackle behind Rob Havenstein, who could be in his last year with the Rams. Conerly can play tackle or guard, which is something the Rams have often valued in an offensive lineman.
Here's what Brugler wrote about the selection.
It's notable that Brugler did pass on Kelvin Banks Jr. and Josh Simmons, who are both great offensive tackle prospects, too. Maxwell Hairston, Malaki Starks and Emeka Egbuka were all on the board, too. Any of them would make sense for the Rams at No. 26.
3 (90). CB Quincy Riley, Louisville
Riley brings a nice blend of size and speed at 5-foot-11 with 4.48 speed. He spent the last three years at Louisville after three years at Middle Tennessee State, so he has the experience the Rams typically look for in draft prospects. He can play outside or in the slot, giving Chris Shula options in the secondary. This pick makes a lot of sense, filling a need with an experienced cornerback who could contribute from Day 1.
3 (101). LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
Stutsman had a great showing at the combine, running a 4.52 and jumping 34 inches in the vertical. He was a second-team All-American at Oklahoma last year, finishing with 110 tackles and a sack. He's a productive linebacker who always finds himself around the ball, whether it's coming downhill in run support or covering the flat. He'd upgrade the Rams' LB unit right away alongside Nate Landman and Omar Speights.
4 (127). QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
In Brugler's mock, the Rams wait until Round 4 to take a quarterback, just as they did in 2023 when they selected Stetson Bennett in the fourth. McCord is a traditional pocket passer who started at both Ohio State and Syracuse, putting up huge numbers with the Orange last year. He threw for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns with 12 interceptions, leading the FBS in passing yards and setting the ACC record.
He's not going to be a Day 1 starter in the NFL, but with the Rams, he'd be given the chance to sit behind Matthew Stafford for a year or two before getting the chance to start. If Los Angeles passes on Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and other top quarterbacks, taking one here would make sense.
6 (190). WR Ricky White III, UNLV
White is a 6-1 receiver who lacks long speed after running a 4.61 in the 40-yard dash. That will hurt his draft stock, but the Rams are a team that typically looks past poor testing numbers. Last season at UNLV, he caught 79 passes for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also returned one punt for a touchdown and blocked four punts on special teams, so he's a do-it-all contributor.
6 (195). DT Cam Horsley, Boston College
The defensive line isn't a top priority for the Rams after drafting Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske in the last two years, but Horsley could help solidify the interior behind Poona Ford. He's 312 pounds and stands 6-foot-3, bringing great size as a nose tackle. The Rams could use a run-stopper like him, keeping their rotation on the D-line deep.
6 (201). TE Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
Conyers is a slightly smaller tight end at 6-foot-3 and he doesn't have great speed (4.74), but he's good with the ball in his hands. He ran plays out of the wildcat at Arizona State, rushing for 34 yards on eight carries with two touchdowns last season alone. Though tight end is probably high on the Rams' wish list in the draft, it's not a pressing need with Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen all still on the roster.
6 (202). Edge Que Robinson, Alabama
It's easy to endorse this pick. Robinson had seven tackles for a loss and four sacks in only nine games at Alabama last season, which was his first year as a key contributor for the Crimson Tide. He could be a late bloomer and though he doesn't have prototypical size for an edge rusher, he would fit well as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the Rams' scheme.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Breaking down Rams' picks in The Athletic 7-round mock
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