Another April has passed, and the Los Angeles Rams are one rookie class fuller. The Rams’ draft class has been pored over for the last week, so it’s time to take a look at some of the players the Rams could have had but instead declined.
Los Angeles Rams fans trust in Les Snead, but the choice to go in one direction over another is always an interesting one when it comes to the NFL Draft.
Did The Los Angeles Rams Mistakenly Pass On These NFL Draft Prospects?
Tight End
Who they chose: Terrance Ferguson
The Los Angeles Rams started their draft by selecting Terrance Ferguson, a prospect who earned 591 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. They could have had Elijah Arroyo, who went to the Seahawks after a 590-yard, seven-touchdown 2024 season. Before 2024, Arroyo had hardly any statistics to his name, so the Rams went with the safer option.
However, the Rams skipped Harold Fanin Jr, who led the FBS in receptions and receiving yards with 117 and 1555, respectively. Fanin went to the Cleveland Browns.
Who they could have drafted: Elijah Arroyo, Harold Fanin Jr.
Linebacker/Edge
Who they chose: Josaiah Stewart, Chris Paul Jr.
The Rams went with edge Josaiah Stewart and linebacker Chris Paul Jr. Stewart stunned with a 12.5 sack season as a freshman and an eight sack season in 2024. Paul had 88 tackles in 2024, so both are solid picks.
They skipped Sai’vion Jones (4.5 sacks in 2024), who went to the Denver Broncos at the end of the third round. They also skipped Danny Stutsman, who went 112 overall to the Saints. The Rams could have had either, but went with Stewart in the third round and Paul in the fifth.
Who they could have drafted: Sai’vion Jones, Danny Stutsman
Running Back
Who they chose: Jarquez Hunter
The Los Angeles Rams made a somewhat surprising choice by drafting a running back in the fourth round, but they got a potential steal with Jarquez Hunter. However, in a running back class as deep as the Mariana Trench, there were other options.
They could have chosen Ollie Gordon II, who went to the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round. They also could have gotten Cam Ward’s right-hand man, Damien Martinez, who went to the Seahawks in the seventh round. Phil Mafah, who went to the Cowboys in the seventh, was also available. Gordon led the FBS in rushing yards in 2023.
Who they could have drafted: Ollie Gordon II, Damien Martinez, Phil Mafah
Defensive Tackle
Who they chose: Ty Hamilton
The Rams got a champion coming off his best season by selecting Ty Hamilton in the fifth round. However, they skipped Yahya Black, who joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round. Black is also coming off a five-year career but a down season in 2024.
Who they could have drafted: Yahya Black
Wide Receiver
Who they chose: Konata Mumpfield
Not much should be read into the Los Angeles Rams’ seventh-round choice for Konata Mumpfield. They needed some receiving youth, and they got some. However, Mumpfield earned 813 yards and five touchdowns in 2024.
Dominic Lovett, who joined the Lions two picks later in the seventh round, earned 607 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.
Who they could have drafted: Dominic Lovett
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