LA Rams: Revised 7 round mock draft – Mid April 2020

LA Rams select Cesar Ruiz, C Michigan

The Rams take Cesar Ruiz in round 3 as the 84th overall pick of the draft. Ruiz played collegiately at Michigan University of the Big 10 Conference. He stands 6-feet-3 weighing 307 pounds.

Ruiz ran a 5.08-second 40-yard dash at the Combine. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 28 times. Zierlein reports the following at nfl.com:

"Athletic and tenacious with the combination of skills and technique to fit into a variety of blocking schemes on the next level. Ruiz wins early with initial quickness and fast hands into first contact. He works to convert early advantages into wins. He’s consistent in securing down-blocks and has the athletic traits to become a second-level factor. He’ll give some ground to power rushers and needs help against wide-bodies, but the tape checks out. Ruiz has early starting potential and should develop into a good pro with guard/center flexibility."

Versatility is the key to this draft pick. Ruiz has the ability to play either center or guard. Remember, injuries are just one play away from occurring. At Michigan, he started 31 games at either center or at right guard.

LA finished near the bottom of the NFL in rushing offense. Ruiz helps improve the running attack blocking scheme. Here’s the next player in the revised Rams draft.