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Rams News: Why Bill Simmons Is Skeptical LA Will Improve on 2023 Season
© Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Rams News: Why Bill Simmons Is Skeptical LA Will Improve on 2023 Season Can the Horns build on their 10-7 finish and wild card exit in 2024? Author: Alex Kirschenbaum May 01, 2024 In this story: Bill Simmons Aaron Donald Rams Los Angeles Rams Following a surprise 10-7 season in 2023, the Los Angeles Rams made a wild card berth in the playoffs, one season removed from a miserable 5-12 finish. The team just picked 10 new players in a generally well-regarded 2024 NFL Draft run, starting with the No. 19 selection, former Florida State University defensive end Jared Verse. Los Angeles has a solid signal caller in Matthew Stafford, hot off a Pro Bowl appearance,
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LA Rams Draft Picks
Jared
Verse
1
Rnd
19
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 21
- School: Florida St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 254
Expert Commentary
This is a very safe, solid pick for the Rams at this point in the draft. Verse is a high-floor player for the Rams that fits in well with the players they have up front. The Rams were looking at an offensive player earlier in the process, but they ended up with a stud pass rusher who immediately makes them better.
Braden
Fiske
2
Rnd
7
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 93
- School: Florida St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 292
Expert Commentary
The Rams definitely had a need for a disruptive defensive presence, but Fiske has a bit of an odd profile. He’s a freakish athlete, but also an older prospect — which, admittedly, the Rams had success with a year ago. Fiske needs to add some strength to be an every-down player in the NFL, but there is some upside here considering his athleticism. A 2025 second round pick is a high price to pay here.
Blake
Corum
3
Rnd
19
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 86
- School: Michigan
- Height: 5' 8"
- Weight: 205
Expert Commentary
Corum is a good player, no doubt, but this feels like a weird fit with what Kyren Williams brought to the team last season. Still, a 1-2 punch with Williams and Corum behind a revamped offensive line might rake for the Rams.
Kamren
Kinchens
3
Rnd
35
Pk
S
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 94
- School: Miami (FL)
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 203
Expert Commentary
Kinchens is a good playmaker and should be a productive member of the Rams’ secondary. His 4.65 40-yard dash and general poor performance at the NFL combine hurt him, but he’s still a good ball player.
Brennan
Jackson
5
Rnd
19
Pk
DE
Position
- School: Washington St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 264
Tyler
Davis
6
Rnd
20
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 301
Joshua
Karty
6
Rnd
33
Pk
K
Position
- School: Stanford
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 210
Jordan
Whittington
6
Rnd
37
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205
Beaux
Limmer
6
Rnd
41
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Arkansas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 302
KT
Leveston
7
Rnd
34
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Kansas St.
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 330
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- z
- - Clinched Home Field
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