The Los Angeles Rams managed to produce a phenomenal rookie class without a selection in the top 35 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft. This year, Sean McVay and the Rams have a total of 11 selections, which includes the 19th overall pick.
The Rams may not be able to duplicate the immense amount of production they saw from Puka Nacua with the 177th overall selection last year, but Los Angeles will attempt to fortify the offensive unit up front while trying to simultaneously address the defensive side of the ball.
We’ll be assisting in this process by using the PFN Mock Draft Simulator, which we utilized for this projection based on the Rams’ current draft capital.
Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft Picks
Los Angeles came up just a bit short of pulling off the upset against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Round matchup back in January, which has the team aiming to retool the roster around veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford as he enters the 16th year of his NFL career.
The Rams signed TE Colby Parkinson this offseason, which is likely a reaction to Tyler Higbee tearing his ACL in the team’s playoff game against the Lions.
In addition, they managed to swipe an important part of Detriot’s offensive line by signing G Jonah Jackson to a three-year deal, which pairs very well with the team’s decision to re-sign Kevin Dotson at right guard.
- Round 1, Pick 19: Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
- Round 2, Pick 52: Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
- Round 3, Pick 83: Renardo Green, CB, FSU
- Round 3, Pick 99: James Williams, S, Miami
- Round 5, Pick 154: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan
- Round 5, Pick 155: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
- Round 6, Pick 196: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville
- Round 6*, Pick 209: Sione Vaki, S, Utah
- Round 6*, Pick 213: Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
- Round 6*, Pick 217: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
- Round 7, Pick 254: Al Blades Jr., CB, Duke
* denotes compensatory/conditional pick
Los Angeles Rams 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 19: Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
One move that was not discussed at length is the Rams’ decision to place a second-round tender on left tackle Alaric Jackson.
If Jackson received an offer from another team and the Rams opted not to match it, Los Angeles would receive a second-round pick. In other words, Jackson’s place on the 2024 roster isn’t fully secure yet.
If the Rams lose Jackson to another team, then Troy Fautanu becomes a real option at No. 19 overall.
Round 2, Pick 52: Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
The production the Rams saw from the rookie duo of Kobie Turner and Byron Young alongside Aaron Donald last year was encouraging, but the team could use another pass-rushing threat on the outside, which makes Penn State’s Adisa Isaac an intriguing pick in the second round.
Isaac has a nice range of pass-rush moves paired with quick hands and a high motor at the point of attack, giving him a solid floor and a chance to develop into a fringe Pro Bowl-caliber talent if he manages to add more strength to his frame to help him anchor down against NFL tackles.
Round 3, Pick 83: Renardo Green, CB, FSU
Los Angeles could certainly address the cornerback position in the first round of this draft, but if the Rams decide to wait until the middle rounds, FSU’s Renardo Green is a ready-made press-coverage corner who could contribute to this secondary in 2024.
Some aspects of his game could use some cleaning up — namely, turning to find the ball and grabby tendencies when he loses early in the route. But his excellent reps against LSU’s Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. suggest this kid has a sky-high ceiling in the NFL.
Round 3, Pick 99: James Williams, S, Miami
Miami’s James Williams may be listed as a safety, but he has the size (6’4”, 231 pounds) of a smaller linebacker in today’s NFL. He plays with the physicality of a linebacker and doesn’t always look comfortable operating as a single-high safety when required to cover a ton of space in coverage.
That’s not to say Williams couldn’t come in and compete for a starting safety spot on this Rams roster — he just presents as a chess piece with an intriguing prospect profile that could potentially fill multiple needs on the second or third level of this defensive unit.
Round 5, Pick 154: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan
The Rams decided to bring back Demarcus Robinson on a one-year deal and still have Tutu Atwell to provide depth behind Nacua and Cooper Kupp at the wide receiver position.
But the team could still use a developmental X receiver who can provide a vertical presence and win in contested catch situations. Michigan’s Cornelius Johnson checks many of those boxes for a Day 3 prospect in the fifth round.
Johnson has an excellent athletic profile, running a 4.44 at 6’3” and 212 pounds at the Combine, but is mostly flying under the radar due to the limited production he generated from the run-heavy Wolverines offense in college.
He may not be a selection who can have a big impact in 2024, but he presents the type of upside to warrant a late-round selection. With Johnson, the Rams aim to continue building a pipeline of talented pass catchers and maximize the team’s window with Matthew Stafford under center.
Round 5, Pick 155: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
Remember Higbee’s postseason injury alluded to earlier? Well, signing Parkinson provides a potential solution, but drafting Arizona’s Tanner McLachlan could serve as much more of a long-term fix in the post-Higbee era.
McLachlan has sneaky functional athleticism, soft hands, and some underrated run-after-the-catch skills that could make him an early-career contributor in the passing attack and potentially vault him into a starting role down the road.
Round 6, Pick 196: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville
Kyren Williams exploded onto the scene in 2023 with the type of breakout season that all but ensures him the leading gig for the upcoming season. That doesn’t mean the Rams shouldn’t add some quality depth behind him in this draft.
Louisville’s Isaac Guerendo is a great system fit for this heavy wide-zone scheme the Rams like to run. One big reason why he’s such an ideal fit for this roster is because he offers home-run ability in a complementary capacity.
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Guerendo turned plenty of heads at the NFL Combine by running a 4.33 40-yard dash at 6’0” and 221 pounds, which is exceptional speed for a back of that size.
The converted wide receiver could continue to learn the position while working behind Williams.
Round 6, Pick 209: Sione Vaki, S, Utah
Utah’s Sione Vaki is another physical safety prospect who has some tweener tendencies, but his suddenness and short-area change of direction jump off the tape.
Vaki is at his best near the line of scrimmage. He is a solid tackler, physical at the attack point against opposing blockers, and accelerates through gaps in run support.
His size and speed limitations could create issues in coverage at the next level, but Vaki has a great feel for the game, which shows up all over his tape.
Round 6, Pick 213: Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
All this talk of potential safety prospects converting to linebacker has left us finally selecting an official linebacker in the sixth round — Marist Liufau of Notre Dame.
Liufau flashes plenty of potential as an off-ball linebacker, but his inconsistency in identifying the ball can get him into trouble when trying to maintain his gap integrity.
Round 6, Pick 217: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
Myles Harden is a potential small school gem from South Dakota who could provide a real contribution to an NFL secondary on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Harden is a physical, competitive corner who has a dense, compact build and flashes great route-concept-recognition traits in zone coverage. Harden’s big step-up in competition will give us a better idea of how effective he can be in man coverage at the next level.
Round 7, Pick 254: Al Blades Jr., CB, Duke
The Rams spend their final pick on Al Blades Jr., who spent time at both Miami and Duke during his collegiate career.
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Blades flashes some real potential as an effective zone corner and could contribute to an NFL team down the road if he manages to make the roster by contributing on special teams.
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