10 tempting targets Rams fans should demand to end draft on a high note

Well, after two days of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected two players. And yet, on Day 3 of the draft, the team will carpet bomb the roster by adding six more picks. Four of those selections will take place in Round 6. In other words, business is about to pick up, Rams fans.

Since the action on Day 3 of the draft will undoubtedly be hot and heavy, there is no guarantees that there will be sufficient pause in the Rams flurry of selections to carefully discuss the highs and lows of each rookie added to the team. So rather than scramble to provide instantaneous fine details about who the Rams take in the final four rounds, let's cast a wide net of 10 rookies who should be on the Rams radar, and preemptively inform readers in the hopes that one or more prospects hear their names called out by the Rams.

They are:

DT Joshua Farmer

This one is too easy, isn't it? After hitting it out of the park by selecting a pair of Florida State defenders who dominated the NFL in their rookie seasons in OLB Jared Verse and DT Braden Fiske, why not go for the trifecta? After all, the Rams defensive front has to enlist more help to keep veteran NT Poona Ford as fresh as a daisy, right?

Joshua Farmer is a 6-foot-3, 305-pound versatile defensive lineman who can slide all over the Rams' defensive front. He is a broad blocker-gobbler, capable of stuffing the run, occupying offensive linemen, and even comes with a respectable arsenal of pass rush moves. Don't limit him to his draft profile projections of defensive end, as Farmer has the size and power to be effective everywhere. His three seasons of college football, in which he generated 79 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss, and 11.0 quarterback sacks, prove his high level of production. He has already fallen out of his Day 2 projection.

Updated projection: Round 4

LB Danny Stutsman

Oklahoma inside linebacker Danny Stutsman has been a player who has jumped out to me as an ideal fit in the Rams defense almost as soon as online NFL draft simulators were updated with reasonable data. Had the Rams selected him in Round 3, I would have been very happy. Now, on Day 3, his arrival on the Rams roster would give reason for a true celebration.

He is a throwback type of linebacker of the Rams' past, a no-nonsense guy who simply avoids the spotlight, choosing to focus on his job as leader of the defense on the football field. And with a 6-foot-3 and 233-pound presence, he commands that respect of the guy making defensive calls. While he will need coaching to be more effective outside of the box, Stutsman watches everything and knows where to be to frustrate opposing offenses. He is a highly productive tackling machine who can cover, rush the passer, stuff the run, shed blockers, and hold the line on short-yardage downs.

He even has enough awareness to deliver some turnovers. He has already fallen out of his original Day 2 projection.

Updated projection: Round 4

Wisconsin OT Jack Nelson

You may not be overly excited at the thought of the Rams returning to Wisconsin for an offensive lineman after the struggles of Logan Bruss, but 6-foot-7, 316-pound offensive tackle Jack Nelson could change your mind quickly. Nelson is the most versatile offensive lineman of the bunch, with experience at all offensive lineman positions sans center. And that versatility could make Nelson a top choice for the Rams, particularly if he remains on the board late on Day 3.

Nelson does not have the natural athleticism to dominate, but he more than makes up for his physical limitations by staying one step ahead of his opponent by outthinking them. He is constantly on the move, a flurry of corrections and overcorrections. With a bit of refinement and coaching, he will save much of his expended energy and be a better all-around performer. He needs a bit more power, and of course, the refinement of his hand and footwork as well.

Projection: Round 6

QB Quinn Ewers

I'm not going to touch the obvious but radioactive case of Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. National media overhyped the guy, and are now outraged that he has fallen to Day 3. While adding him to the Rams roster certainly creates about a dozen articles covering his story, I'll go with Texas QB Quinn Ewers here. After all, Quinn Ewers is the last available quarterback who met with the Rams. So he has been on the radar.

Ewers is a polarizing quarterback. Some draft analysts love him and project him as early as a Day 2 draft selection. Other draft analysts claim that his performance was so bad that he hurt the chances of his teammates to be drafted sooner. As for me? I see a raw quarterback who stands 6-foot-2, weighs 214 pounds, and has an arm that can make every throw. He needs time, patience, and coaching, and that is exactly how the Rams view a rookie quarterback who is added to the roster in 2025.

He may never develop into more than a backup. But as this is already Day 3 of the draft, he is worth an investment to find out how high his ceiling might be.

Updated projection: Round 6

DT Cam Jackson

Florida Gators defensive tackle Camron Jackson is a nose tackle who is already a bargain, but who could fall even further in the draft. He is the epitome of a fireplug nose tackle, the guy who can hold his ground on the defensive front against two offensive guards and a center. Standing 6-foot-6 and tipping the scales at 328 pounds, Jackson is worth selecting merely from the huge obstacle he creates in the middle of the defense, obstructing passing lanes across the middle of the defense.

Jackson split his time between three seasons with the Memphis Tigers and two seasons with the Florida Gators. Camron Jackson was effectively a four-year player, racking up 120 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 4.0 quarterback sacks, and breaking up five passes. He is freakishly athletic. But as is the case with Day 3 prospects, he is raw and inconsistent. Still, he instantly fits a need for the Rams defense, and with some coaching and patience, could dominate in the NFL.

Updated projection: Round 6

RB Kalel Mullings

There are at least 20 or more running backs still up for grabs in the 2025 NFL Draft, each of whom could be a solid contributor in the Rams' offense. But I am intrigued by Michigan Wolverine's burly power back Kalel Mullings, and here's why:

The Rams current roster boasts four running backs already. And if you examine the lot, it's as though the running backs were all engineered from the same cookie-cutter factory. They are small, not particularly fast for running backs, and depend on elusiveness over power or speed to be productive. And that is fine for highway driving. But what about the occasional need to flip to four-wheel drive and navigate tough terrain? They simply cannot move the pile.

6-foot-2, 226-pound running back Kalel Mullings can.

A former teammate who played in the shadow of Rams RB Blake Corum, Mullings exploded with offensive production after Corum was drafted by the Rams. In his final season, he carried the football 185 times for 945 yards (and a 5.1 YPC average) and 12 rushing touchdowns. He also lent his ball-carrying skills to special teams and proved to be effective at catching passes as well.

While the team may not like it, they need a big power back if for nothing more than short-yardage.

Updated projection: Round 7

WR Tory Horton

The Rams' offense is still shy of wide receiver talent, but that can be corrected by naming Colorado State WR Tory Horton to the team on Day 3. Horton played two seasons for Nevada before taking his final three seasons of college football with Colorado State. In terms of high character and passion for the game of football, Horton tops the charts.

Horton is a solid receiver for Day 3. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 196 pounds, he has the presence of a tall target. And when you factor in his 40-yard-dash time of 4.41 seconds, you get a versatile offensive weapon who can be deployed in many ways to create mismatches and give the offense the advantage. He is a precision route runner with soft but vice-like hands that seldom drop passes thrown his direction. His hands are adept at plucking the football out of thin air. He even has impressive jukes and stop-start moves to avoid tackles once he catches the football.

He even checks all boxes as an ideal understudy to veteran WR Davante Adams.

Updated projection: Round 4

S Glendon Miller

Day 3 is an ideal segment of the NFL Draft to load up on players who can fill multiple roles on the team, with an eye on special teams contributions. And Maryland safety Glendon Miller brings the right stuff to be an impactful special teamer, but with significant upside to fill an ever-growing role in the Rams' secondary. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 196 pounds, Miller fits the 'Super Saiyen' role of a safety who can play in the linebacker spot on passing downs.

He showed up on the radar by exploding with seven interceptions, one pick-six, seven pass breakups, 76 tackles, and four tackles for a loss in his final two seasons. He brings the pain when he tackles, and is a physical defensive back who does not avoid contact, blockers, or ball carriers. Best of all, he is very versatile and can be staged in a variety of roles to give the defense the best matchups and the advantage at the snap of the football.

Still, he is raw and likely will make his initial impact on special teams until he earns playing time on defense.

Updated projection: Round 7

IOL Joshua Gray

While the Rams front office did add former center Coleman Shelton to the roster to replace outgoing veteran IOL Jonah Jackson, the team would be wise to add competition to the interior offensive linemen spots. The team has experienced several losses from the position, beginning with former guard Logan Bruss. Oregon State's interior offensive lineman Joshua Gray makes sense here.

Standing 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at 299 pounds, Gray is not the biggest offensive lineman in the NFL. But he is extremely versatile, played both left tackle and left guard for the Oregon State Beavers, and flourished in both roles. He is a consistent, dependable, and coachable rookie prospect who puts in the work, loves contact, and will be ready to go if injuries happen.

And for the past several seasons, injuries do happen.

Updated projection: Round 6

WR Chimere Dike

Last but by no means least, let's pivot back to the need for offensive skill players. The Rams need explosive playmakers, and Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike could fill that niche role. The Rams' current menu at the wide receiver position is small and fast, big and physical, or ideally sized and elusive. But the team has yet to find that unicorn who stands 6-foot-1 or taller but who can run the 40-yard dash in under 4.35 seconds.

Well, Rams fans, meet a unicorn. I'm referring to Florida's WR Chimere Dike. Dike stands 6-foot-1, weighs 196 pounds, and clocks in the 40-yard dash at 4.34 seconds. While speed is not a prerequisite to succeed in the Rams' offense, it would be wonderful to get a fast, tall receiver in the receiver room.

Dike has the raw athletic skills that WR coaches love. But despite competing at both Wisconsin and Florida, he never put up more than 783 receiving yards or six touchdowns in a single season. Considered a niche role receiver in multiple draft profiles, Dike breathes new life into a vertical passing game. And if the Rams commit to 12 personnel options this season, Chimere Dike could be deadly effective at blowing past defensive backs.

Updated projection: Round 5 (trade-up candidate)

The Rams have six picks to cash in on Day 3. There are hundreds of hopeful rookie prospects remaining on the board. And I've only listed 10 rookies who seem to fit what the Rams are seeking and need to round out their roster.

As always, thanks for reading.

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