5 ideal targets Rams fans should be begging for on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft

Fans of the Los Angeles Rams left Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with no answers to questions of who would join the team this year as rookies to better the Rams roster for a Super Bowl run in 2025. Trading back from pick 26 to 46 may have been the best strategy for the Rams of their options at the 26th overall pick. But even that strategy raises multiple questions for a team with a limited shelf life of several key veteran players. Why prioritize the team's future over the present-day needs?

Wasn't that the greatest argument against selecting a rookie quarterback early in this draft? But let's save that discussion for another time.

We made it a point to preface the 2025 NFL Draft by pointing out how few team needs truly existed for the Rams as they entered this draft. That was deliberate. With no immediate needs, the team was able to trade out of Day 1 and still have many opportunities to stockpile talent, deepen the depth chart, and infuse heated competition into this year's training camp.

And the Rams still have eight picks to spend in this year's draft. The team now has new picks to use in Rounds 2 and 7 while surrendering the second of two picks in Round 3. And the team sent the Atlanta Falcons their Round 1 pick in this year's draft for the Falcons' Round 1 pick in next year's draft. So what do the Rams' picks look like for Days 2 and 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft?

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Pick Summary

The Rams trade put the Rams' next three picks at regular intervals, which are likely more appealing to the front office that entered the draft with a 64 pick gap in the best value in this draft. The Rams' current draft ammunition in terms of picks is now:

Day 2 picks
Round 2 (46th overall) (via Falcons)
Round 3 (90th overall)
Day 3 picks
Round 4 (127th overall)
Round 6 (190th overall) (via Falcons)
Round 6 (195th overall) (via Steelers)
Round 6 (201st overall)
Round 6 (202nd overall) (via Bears (originally from Texans)
Round 7 (242nd overall)

So now the question is, who might the Rams target on Day 2 of the draft? This is when the fun happens, because there are plenty of talented rookies remaining on the draft board. We discussed the fact that after the initial run of about 10 or so rookie selections, this draft was stocked with a huge number of NFL-starters that could spill over into Day 3. Some of the top names are:

Mississippi CB Trey Amos

The Rams did not get any roster help on Day 1, but don't let that dishearten you. Only two true cornerbacks were selected, along with Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter, so many talented players have a legitimate chance to earn a starting role in the Rams' secondary this year. The best available cornerback in this draft is Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos.

Standing 6-foot-1 and tipping the scales at 195 pounds, but can streak through a 40-yard dash in just 4.43 seconds. Amos is big and physical, able to stand up for all downs in the NFL He is a thorn in the side of opposing quarterbacks, putting up 13 pass breakups and three interceptions along with 50 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble in his final season.

Amos may not last until the Rams pick at 46, but if he does, he should be the target in Round 2. He may need some coaching, but he is an instant upgrade for the Rams' secondary.

Missouri WR Luther Burden III

Missouri WR Luther Burden III was a player I thought might be selected by the Rams with the 26th overall pick. To see that he is still available on Day 2 is nothing short of a complete surprise. But it does make sense, as only three pure wide receivers (plus CB/WR Travis Hunter) heard their names called out on Day 1.

Burden is a sensational target for the Rams to open Day 2. Standing 6-foot-0, weighing 206 pounds, and flashing a 4.41-second 40-yard dash speed, he is a player who is versatile enough to line up anywhere in the Rams' offense and still create mismatches. But he also brings special-teams experience to the Rams, and that would be a huge boost for ST Coordinator Chase Blackburn

Burden's on-field production did not reach the stratosphere primarily due to the quarterback play at Missouri. But he proved to be very dangerous as a receiver, a runner, and a return specialist. If the Rams want to score more points, Burden is their guy.

LSU TE Mason Taylor

While there were NFL rumors reported that the Rams attempted to trade up in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, those reports indicated that the goal was to select Arizona rookie WR Tet McMillan. That was a bit surprising as the team had tried to trade up for a top tight end in both the 2023 and 2024 NFL Drafts. But this is a deep and talented tight end group.

The Rams selected TE Brycen Hopkins (grade 5.94) in the 2020 NFL Draft. The team also selected TE Davis Allen (grade 6.12) in the 2023 NFL Draft. But LSU tight end Mason Taylor is still available, and he is considered to be an even better tight end than either of the Rams past two tight end selections. Standing 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at 251 pounds, Taylor is a true rock-and-roll tight end prospect who checks all of the boxes but gets stars for his pass catching prowess. His stock was rising throughout the weeks before the draft, and for good reason.

He is relatively inexperienced, with just three years of experience at the position with LSU. But his numbers are solid and show the vital pattern of development, growth, and consistency. Taylor is also an NFL legacy, the son of HOFer Jason Taylor and nephew of HOFer Zach Thomas. Taylor can do it all, and his ceiling is very high in the right offense.

Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson

While I'm not exactly excited at the thought of the Rams adding another smallish running back, Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson's draft profile is enough to persuade me to see him as someone who can bring an entirely new chapter to the Rams' offensive playbook. Standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 202 pounds, Henderson is a versatile offensive weapon. But when you consider his 40-yard dash speed recorded at 4.43 seconds, he brings NASCAR speed to the Rams' stock car running back room.

Henderson is consistently productive at gaining yards and scoring points. In four seasons at Ohio State, he averaged 940 rushing yards, 213 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns per season. He was also used in special teams as a kick returner. But what truly jumped out at me from his draft profile is this:

"He might be the best pass-protecting running back in this draft "
Lance Zierlein

With the Rams entering negotiations with veteran RB Kyren Williams, Henderson offers the team an alternative option of getting younger, faster, and far more team-friendly in terms of affordability. If he joins the team, the offense has to give him a sufficient number of carries to determine if he could take on the mantle of feature running back. On paper, he certainly looks the part.

Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman

We have cited Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman in previous draft articles. The thing is, Stutsman has an impressive draft profile, is likely to be available for the Rams in Round 3, the earliest spot I expect the Rams to address the linebacker position, and he checks all the boxes for a true starting inside linebacker for second-year Defensive Coordinator Chris Shula.

Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 233 pounds, Stutsman has ample size and power to bring plenty of pain in clashes with opposing running backs. And his on-field football production is outstanding. From 2022 through 2024, he averaged 113 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 2.3 QB sacks, 2.7 pass deflections, and 1.0 interceptions per season. While that does not guarantee similar numbers in the NFL, it does give irrefutable evidence that he knows what he is doing on defense.

While there may be more gifted linebackers still available, Stutsman gets the nod because he has managed to overcome his physical limits to be a highly productive defender by doing many of the little things right. That takes tremendous football IQ, focus, and mental acuity. Stutsman is just better at processing where he needs to be to make the stop, so he gets a jump on getting there. It's that head-on-a-swivel that I admire about him in this defense.

Five rookies to target on Day 2. But there are many more where that came from. GM Les Snead has an opportunity to upgrade the Rams roster on offense and defense. And this team has six picks waiting to be spent on Day 3.

As always, thanks for reading.