4 tantalizing Day 3 offensive weapons that will shine in Les Snead's draft

While fans and NFL analysts alike salivate over the options facing the Los Angeles Rams at the 13th overall pick, the team's history speaks of a different talent search. General manager Les Snead has mastered the art of selecting passionate players who produce late in the draft.

11 of 14 selections from the masterful 2023 rookie draft class heard their names called out on Day 3.

This team needs to pivot from spending heavily on offense to spending some of its limited cash on defense. Doing so means loading up on inexpensive rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft. We'd already listed some inexpensive Day 3 options to fill LA's barren quarterback room. Now, we consider some talented offensive weapons who will be available on Day 3.

Fans of Los Angeles are quite confident in the riches found on Day 3 of the NFL draft. Running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Puka Nacua, both top NFL playmakers, heard their names called out on Day 3. It's been that elite production at affordable prices that has allowed the team to remain in the running each season.

Four Day 3 wunderkinds that should tantalize Rams GM Les Snead

General manager Les Snead understands that spending less means nothing if the production and talent level for the team suffer. But he is also cognizant of the fact that it's the player, and not the timing or draft pick, that makes the team successful. And so, let's feature some late draft diamonds who could don the Horns in 2026.

Cincinnati tight end Joe Royer

With Terrance Ferguson failing to secure a starting tight end role yet, why not add to the competition level? The offense discovered tremendous success with up to three tight ends, and Cincinnati tight end Joe Royer would only add to the offensive playbook. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 247, he overs the ideal blend of edge blocking and in -line receiving. With Tyler Higbee aging, Joe Royer is an excellent option

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol

While Royer is a polished route runner, Houston tight end Tanner Koziol is a big-bodied bully who wins with his physicality. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 247 pounds, Koziol has a catch radius of Mr. Fantastic, all the while being where he needs to be when he needs to be. He must perfect his blocking to expect consistent playing time, but he is a pass- catching terror to defenses.

Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst

The secret is out about this Georgia State skyscraper, Ted Hurst. At 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds, he enters the NFL with size and speed advantages. He optimizes those advantages into true deep and red zone threats. But he does more than rely on his DNA to win, as he instinctually finds soft spots in zone coverage to give the quarterback an unmissable target.

Navy running back Eli Heidenreich

Running back Eli Heidenreich may be viewed as a running back or a wide receiver. But this 6-foot-0, 198-pound offensive weapon defies categories. Offering an offensive smorgasbord, Heidenreich can run, block, and catch from virtually anywhere in an offensive formation. He loves to make contact, but his ball security is off the charts. His best traits are his passion for football and his superb character. Keep Heidenreich on your radar.

Much of the success of any rookie class is relative, as general manager Les Snead must make one selection from among the players remaining on the draft board. But if a favored player is not there, fret not. More talented rookies will rise on the draft board. And Snead knows who has elite NFL traits.

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