Ideal Rams mock draft lands elite TE Colston Loveland in huge offensive haul

Round 3 - Oregon OT Ajani Cornelius

The Rams offensive line is fine 'as is,' as long as the team successfully extends left tackle Alaric Jackson. But the aging and increasingly frequent injuries to right tackle Rob Havenstein have to put offensive tackle on the shopping list for the 2025 NFL Draft. And Oregon right tackle Ajani Cornelius is a solid get in Round 3.

Cornelius is a huge behemoth on the offensive line, standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 310 pounds. Because he is a four-year starter for the Oregon Ducks, Cornelius has faced many top-tier edge rushers over that time span. He has lost some of those battles, but he has come out on top more often than not.

Cornelius has shown steady and noticeable improvement in his technique over time, a true sign that progress will continue at the NFL level. He loves to stick with his assignment, finishing off his defenders with powerful drives that often result in pancakes.

Cornelius falls to Day 2 because he needs to play with more bend. His tendency to stand upright allows defenders to gain and maintain leverage. While he has a naturally low center of gravity, he needs to improve his handwork. He is a solid right tackle, and makes a true successor for starting veteran RT Rob Havenstein.

Round 4 - Maryland WR Tai Felton

Maryland rookie prospect Tai Felton is a big bodied wide receiver who runs his routes with precision and clockwork. His ability to gain yards after the catch will make him the ideal receiver target for the Rams early on Day 3. Currently projected to go in Rounds 3 or 4, in this mock, he falls to the Rams in Round 4. Good for him. Good for the Rams.

Felton is a versatile route runner who is as comfortable on the outside as he is in the slot, and his size and crisp route running allows him to earn playing time in any offensive configuration. A four-year starter for Maryland, Felton's role increased dramatically each season. In 2024, he hauled in 96 passes for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns.

He even has some experience as a kick and punt returner.

Whenever a rookie is touted as generating yards after the catch (YAC), my ears perk up. That is a key factor in attracting interest frrom the Rams front office, and Felton excels at it:

While he is not an elite blocker at wide receiver, he is very productive when catching passes. Like several successful wide receivers in the Rams offense, he is believed to be limited in speed and overall athleticism. But he has the football presence of a Rams receiver. Let's hope that comes to fruition.