3 reasons why LA Rams trade RT Rob Havenstein during NFL draft

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Which means the Rams have too many offensive linemen at the same plateau right now. It makes sense as the Rams added two offensive linemen in the 2018 NFL Draft, two more in the 2019 NFL Draft, and then, due to injuries, were forced to add two more in 2019 midseason. That’s six offensive linemen over 18 months. And if the pre-draft meetings hold true, the Rams intend to add two more offensive linemen in the 2020 NFL Draft. Something has to give.

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The Rams COULD attempt to trade one of their multiple young prospects. But the value of those prospects may be more in favor of the Rams retaining the player than to trade them. What is the market value of a Joseph Noteboom right now? A young player coming off injury who did not impress with his Rams’ debut in 2019.  What about David Edwards, a young man who did step up for the team late in 2019?

Of course, those same questions could be asked of the LA Rams’ Rob Havenstein. The difference is that Havenstein has played at that NFL level and has been a starter on a super bowl team’s offensive line. Havenstein played poorly in 2019 and then was injured as well. But of the LA Rams plentiful offensive linemen, the easiest to trade and receive something of value in this draft is Havenstein.  So what could he bring about for the Rams in return?

Of course, that will truly depend upon the team and the urgency.  He should be able to get a draft value of a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. For the right team in a desperate situation, that may even end up as a late 1st (i.e. Miami Dolphins)