Oct 2, 2010; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Terrance Williams (left) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates Tevin Reese (center) and Josh Gordon (12) in the third quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Baylor Bears won 55-7.Mandatory Credit: Matt Strasen-US PRESSWIRE

I’m not even a little surprised that the Rams didn’t get former Baylor WR Josh Gordon in Thursday’s Supplemental Draft, but I’m pretty shocked that Gordon went as high as he did. The Cleveland Browns selected Gordon with the second pick in the second round, meaning they will surrender their second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Usually, the Supplemental Draft might have a player who generates some buzz and rumors start to fly that he will go in the first few rounds. Then, the guy usually falls to somewhere in the middle rounds. Well, that wasn’t the case ths time. I didn’t really think Gordon would go in the second, and apparently he was just as surprised. “I was more than shocked for sure. I definitely didn’t think that high, but I’m thankful for the opportunity. I’m definitely in shock. It still probably hasn’t hit me yet.”

I don’t know how good Gordon will be, but the expectations are certainly much higher now that he’s a second-round pick. It would have been nice to add him to the mix here in St. Louis, but that’s a pretty big gamble. We have enough question mars here as it is.

Dec 29, 2010; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Sean McGushin (13) tackles Baylor Bears receiver Josh Gordon (12) during the first quarter in the Texas Bowl at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE

I talked a few days ago about the upcoming Supplemental Draft and Baylor WR Josh Gordon, and although the Rams haven’t been mentioned as one of the main teams showing interest in him, I still want to discuss his Pro Day that took place in Texas on Tuesday. Gordon ran his 40 in the low 4.5′s, measured in at 6-foot-3 1/8, 224 pounds, an 82-inch wingspan and 10 inch hands. Gordon also reportedly caught the ball well in his drills despite tweaking his leg early in the workout. Overall, it was a good day for Gordon.

There were reportedly about 21 teams in attendance at the workout, and while I haven’t been able to find a full list, I have seen several smaller groups of names and the Rams haven’t been listed in any. That doesn’t mean they aren’t interested, but at this point I’d say it’s a long shot that Gordon ends up in St. Louis. I can see why the team wouldn’t want another project at WR. When you factor in that there are rumors that Gordon could go as high as the second round on Thursday, it might not work out.

That doesn’t mean I can’t dream. His measurables are pretty much what you would write down if asked to build the perfect NFL wide receiver. He’s fast, he can catch, and he pretty much looks like a future star on paper. That certainly doesn’t mean he will do anything at the NFL level, but the potential is there. After going forever without a serious threat on the outside, I guess any chance I see to get a receiver with size I want to grab him. He’s probably not going to be a Ram, and he might not ever be a good NFL wide receiver, but when you have the worst record in the league over the last five seasons, sometimes dreaming is all you have.

Round 5 – Jermale Hines (S, Ohio St.) – B+

I kind of like this pick, although I don’t know how much Hines will be able to contribute to the defense immediately. Since he is a 5th rounder, he probably won’t be expected to make a major impct right away, so you have to like him as a developmental prospect. He is know to be a hard-hitter and an aggressive player, but he doesn’t have a ton of top-end speed and he can be a liability in coverage. Spags likes his safeties to be able to hit, so he should like Hines just fine.

Round 7 – Mikail Baker (DB/KR, Baylor) – A

My grade here isn’t so much based on the fact that Baker is a great player, but it is based on the fact that I love the fact that the team took a chance on this guy. He has elite (4.3) speed, and he could contribute immediately in the return game. He has had durability concerns, but if we can keep him healthy, we might finally have an exciting, home-run threat in the return game that has been missing for over a decade. Other than Robert Quinn, this was my favorite pick in the entire draft for the Rams.

Round 7 – Jabara Williams (LB, Stephen F. Austin) – B

This is one of those picks that I really don’t feel strongly about one way or the other. Williams has the tools to develop into an NFL player, but he is pretty green and will take some time to be ready. He has a nice motor and does a good job attacking from sideline-to-sideline, but I wouldn’t expect to see him do much more than special teams if he makes the squad. He’s worth the risk in the 7th round.

Round 7 – Jonathan Nelson (DB, Oklahoma) – B+

Nelson is a bit of an interesting case. He can play both safety and corner, and he showed flashes of being pretty solid in coverage during his time as a Sooner. He comes across to me as the kind of guy who could be under the radar, but someone would could contribute on both defense and special teams down the road. The expectations will be low as a 7th rounder, but I wouldn’t be completely shocked if we