Monday Morning Mock Draft: Rams Bolster the Trenches

In this latest edition of the Monday Morning Mock Draft, the Los Angeles Rams address a massive need with a big-time player.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea (71) against the Colorado Buffalos at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

After a momentous 44-42 win over one of the best teams in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams are riding high.

The win holds massive implications about where this team could go, but nonetheless, they still have needs that will have to be addressed in the 2025 NFL Draft.

What do they do in the first round?

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Raiders and Sanders have been tied to each other all offseason. Sanders’ ability to play under pressure and his playmaking talent will rejuvenate the Silver and Black.

2.       New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Ward is what the Giants desperately need – a polished, big-armed quarterback that can give them a fresh start.

3.       New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Never a bad thing to protect your franchise quarterback. The Patriots take the hottest lineman in the draft and Drake Maye gets needed protection.

4.       Carolina Panthers – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Bryce Young is playing good football. The Panthers get a two-way star who becomes Young’s No. 1 target.

5.       Jacksonville Jaguars – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Jaguars need to protect Trevor Lawrence at all costs. After all, he’s a $275 million investment. They might have played themselves out of the Travis Hunter sweepstakes.

6.      Tennessee Titans – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona State

Will Levis has shown competence. The Titans can’t afford to miss on another quarterback, so they give Levis a chance and take the best wide receiver in the draft.

7.       New York Jets – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

The Jets love their defensive line. They take the best lineman available and get a high-motored space eater.

8.       Cleveland Browns – Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The best edge rusher in the draft to pair alongside Myles Garrett is too good to pass up in Cleveland.

9.       Cincinnati Bengals – Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

The Bengals need help in a lot of places. If Trey Hendrickson leaves, edge rusher will be a big concern.

10.  New Orleans Saints – Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Some think Williams might be the best pass rusher in the class. The Saints snag him and get a Day 1 impact player.

11.  Dallas Cowboys – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty has been tied to the Cowboys all season. It’s the quintessential Jerry Jones pick. Jeanty could be a 1,000 yard rusher out of the gate.

12.  Indianapolis Colts – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Dynamic wide receiver for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Colts need playmakers, badly.

13.  Chicago Bears – James Pierce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

A terrifying physical presence on a defensive front. For quarterbacks, that is. The Bears try to build their defense to keep up with the high-flying NFC North.

14.  Seattle Seahawks – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan

The Seahawks give former Michigan Man Mike Macdonald another former Michigan Man in one of the most dynamic defensive lineman in the draft.

15.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson is too good to be passed up by a defense that needs help.

16.  Miami Dolphins – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Protecting Tua Tagovailoa and opening gaps for a talented running back duo should be high on the shopping list.

17.  San Francisco 49ers – Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

More likely an edge rusher, Walker on the other side of Nick Bosa is an instant boost for the 49ers’ front-seven.

18.  Denver Broncos – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

His silence against Michigan was partly due to playcalling. That doesn't change the fact that A) he's an dangerous playmaker and B) the Broncos need a dangerous playmaker for Bo Nix.

19.  Los Angeles Rams – Jonah Saviinaea, OT, Arizona

The Rams need help on the offensive line, so they take a rising prospect.

20.  Atlanta Falcons – Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

An edge rusher is still the top priority for the Falcons. Sawyer is a versatile edge rusher that terrorizes quarterbacks (and flags).

21.  Arizona Cardinals – Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky

Walker has fallen a bit, but he nonetheless could be a big addition for a defense being built to punish.

22.  Washington Commanders – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren is a hot commodity right now. He is a true football player who can do just about everything he is asked to do. The Commanders give Jayden Daniels a versatile weapon.

23.  Houston Texans – Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

The Texans need to protect C.J. Stroud. That’s hard to do with the mounting injuries.

24.  Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Jim Harbaugh can get a former player of his and a Day 1 starter in Loveland. Justin Herbert gets a big-time weapon. Win-win.

25.  Green Bay Packers – Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

The Packers were dominated in the trenches by the Detroit Lions. Williams bolsters the interior, which is needed – Kenny Clark isn’t getting any younger.

26.  Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

The Steelers' passing game is sorely lacking a weapon outside of George Pickens. Like, painfully.

27.  Minnesota Vikings – Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

The Vikings are a solid team from top to bottom. If there was a weakness, it would be the defensive line.

28.  Philadelphia Eagles – JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State

Tuimoloau could very well play himself to a higher spot. His ceiling is that of an elite NFL pass rusher. That's good enough for Philadelphia.

29.  Baltimore Ravens – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

The Ravens need help in the interior. They take a game-changer to make life easier for Lamar Jackson.

30.  Buffalo Bills – Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M

The Bills need to draft defense and Turner gets them a high-upside interior force.

31.  Kansas City Chiefs – Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

Versatile offensive lineman who can fill in and make a difference where it is needed.

32.  Detroit Lions – Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

That explosive Lions offense can thank the best front line in the league. They look to extend the lifespan of that wall with a big-time SEC blocker.

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