Looking ahead to the Rams 2016 NFL Draft prospects

Nov 8, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (24) stops St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) on a pass in overtime at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 21-18. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

With the push for the playoffs now well out of reach for the St. Louis Rams, it’s time to adjust their focus to the 2016 NFL draft and start addressing some of their deficiencies. Currently, the Rams hold the 7^th overall selection, but that is likely to change between now and the end of the season but it’s difficult to see this team falling out of the top-ten. Knowing that, we can begin to look at out options atop the draft board and the areas the team needs to improve.

Two of the biggest concerns entering 2016 will be wide receiver and quarterback. For what feels like the tenth year in a row, these two positions will carry the most weight for St. Louis. While this draft may not hold the franchise quarterback teams will be coveting, that position is not of paramount need with Nick Foles on the roster.

The financial commitment the Rams have in place for Foles all but assures he will be their quarterback for 2016, but that doesn’t mean the team won’t draft one in the right position. Wide receiver is a position that needs to be addressed immediately and can be done in the top half of the first-round. So let’s take a look at some of the potential players St. Louis will be targeting come April.

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