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2016 NFL Mock Draft: St. Louis Rams – 4 Rounds

October 7, 2015 By Frank "Dubs" Dobozy 2 Comments

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We’re a quarter way through the 2015 NFL regular season and just beginning to find out how teams might fare over the long road to the playoffs. In the meantime, team scouts and general managers are already feverishly planning for the 2016 NFL Draft in April. It’s never too early to take a peek at college football players, assess potential Rams needs and speculate about who the Rams may be interested in drafting come April.

 

 

St. Louis Rams Current Roster & Depth Chart

CTim BarnesDemetrius Rhaney
RGRodger SaffoldGarrett Reynolds
LGJamon BrownCody Wichmann
RTRob HavensteinAndrew Donnal
LTGreg RobinsonDarrell Williams
TELance KendricksCory Harkey
TEJared Cook
WRTavon AustinBrian QuickBradley Marquez
WRKenny BrittStedman Bailey
RBTre MasonBenny Cunningham
RBTodd GurleyChase Reynolds
QBNick FolesCase KeenumSean Mannion
PKGreg Zuerlein
PJohn Hekker
LSJake McQuaide
DTAaron DonaldNick Fairley
DTMichael BrockersEthan Westbrooks
DEChris LongWilliam Hayes
DERobert QuinnEugene Sims
MLBJames LaurinaitisBryce Hager
OLBJo-Lonn DunbarDaren BatesAlec Ogletree
OLBAkeem AyersCameron Lynch
CBJanoris JenkinsMarcus Roberson
CBTrumaine JohnsonLamarcus Joyner
SST.J. McDonaldMark BarronMaurice Alexander
FSRodney McLeodCody DavisChristian Bryant
Practice SquadRoster ExemptionInjured Reserve
DE  Matt LongacreRB  Trey WattsCB  E.J. Gaines
DT  Louis Trinca-PasatWR  Isiah Ferguson
DT  Doug Worthington
CB  Melvin White
CB  Eric Patterson
RB  Malcolm Brown
FB  Zach Laskey
WR Nick Toon
TE  Justice Cunningham
OT  Isaiah Battle

 

 

St. Louis Rams 2016 Free Agents

PositionPlayerFA Status
QBCase KeenumRFA
RBBenny CunninghamRFA
RBChase ReynoldsRFA
TECory HarkeyUFA
WRBrian QuickUFA
CTim BarnesUFA
KGreg ZuerleinUFA
DTNick FairleyUFA
DEEugene SimsUFA
DEWilliam HayesUFA
OLBJo-Lonn DunbarUFA
OLBDaren BatesRFA
CBJanoris JenkinsUFA
CBTrumaine JohnsonUFA
SSMark BarronUFA
FSRodney McLeodUFA
FSCody DavisRFA

 

Ranking The Rams’ 2016 Positional Needs

Position
Wide Receiver
Defensive End
Safety
Cornerback
Center
Defensive Tackle
Tight End

I ranked the Rams’ 2016 positional needs using the following criteria: potential Free Agent losses, potential position upgrades and potential for existing roster players reaching their potential/ceiling.

2016 NFL Mock Draft: St. Louis Rams – 4 Rounds

The accompanying chart presents the Rams’ 5 selections over 4 rounds in the 2016 NFL Draft:

RoundPositionPlayerSchool
1.16DEShawn OakmanBaylor
2.48WRMichael ThomasOhio State
2.52CBKeiVarae RussellNotre Dame
3.80CDan VoltzWisconsin
4.112FSDeon BushMiami (Fla.)

 

Player Profiles

Shawn Oakman

William Hayes and Eugene Sims are eligible for Free Agency in 2016. Chris Long will be 31 in March and is scheduled to have a $14.25 million salary cap hit in 2016 (the final year of his contract). It would come as no surprise if the Rams continued their recent history of drafting defensive linemen in the first round. Shawn Oakman is a physically imposing man (6’8″ – 280) who is freakishly athletic for his size. Oakman is by no means a finished product but has a very high ceiling. The Rams love drafting dynamic athletes.

Scouting Report – Highlights

Michael Thomas

Brian Quick becomes a Free Agent after the 2015 season. Chris Givens was traded for a 7th round draft pick. Thomas’ combination of size (6’3″ – 210), route-running skills and soft, dependable hands make him an attractive option for the Rams in the upcoming draft. His stock could rise rapidly between now and the draft.

Scouting Report – Highlights

KeiVarae Russell

The Rams will head into the offseason with much uncertainty surrounding the cornerback positions. Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson are eligible for Free Agency in 2016, and E.J. Gaines faces a long rehabilitation process after a season-ending ACL tear. Russell missed the 2014 season due to academic issues. As noted by CBS Sports draft expert Dane Brugler:

“Russell is a good-sized specimen with the profile to match up with bigger, physical targets as well as smaller receivers who rely on speed. He is a willing run defender with NFL-level ball skills, leading the Irish in passes defended (nine) in 2013, the last time he took the field for Notre Dame.”

Scouting Report – Highlights

Dan Voltz

The Rams devoted plenty of draft capital to the offensive line in the 2015 NFL Draft. The one position they neglected to address in the process was center. Tim Barnes is eligible for Free Agency in 2016 and Demetrius Rhaney is an unknown quantity. Voltz would represent an upgrade at the position and comes from a school known as an offensive line factory. Voltz follows in the distinguished footsteps of Peter Konz and Travis Frederick. Voltz excels at both run blocking and pass protection and has the size necessary to compete at a high level in the NFL (6’3″ – 312).

Scouting Report – Highlights

Deon Bush

The Rams will have three safeties eligible for Free Agency after this season: Mark Barron, Cody Davis and Rodney McLeod. The Rams will need to add depth to a unit sure to be depleted by Free Agent losses. Bush is a tall (6′ 1″-205), physical and athletic specimen who should have little trouble making the leap to the NFL. The Hurricanes use him all over the field (on the blitz and in both run support and coverage). Just the type of safety the Rams covet.

Scouting Report – Highlights

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  1. Tru-bleu says

    October 7, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Ha!  Good stuff Dubs.  In the back of my head I thought this would come out around the bye week.  But with the injuries and all, it must have seemed appropriate to move up the time schedule:)

    Only had one:), thought about your positional order.  I would have expected an MLB for the aging JL55, and our lack of devoting quality picks for that position.  Now while I thought Hager would make the team as his back up, I would still like to see a little more, before I anoint him as the successor.  Because I feel that this is JL’s last year.   So either you already have decided that Hager is a fine successor….or possibly you forgot?  If the FO feels that way fine, but at this point of the season, I would still have MLB above another CB, IMO.

    God love you Dubs!

     

     

     

     

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  2. Tru-bleu says

    October 7, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    I wouldn’t be surprised if they also pick up a true dual purpose (blocking and catching) like Kendricks is to replace Cook.  Because I believe all/or nearly all of his guaranteed money will be paid by the end of this year….giving us no reason to ship his sorry ass out!

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