How a behind-the-scenes busy first round, a unique run on offensive players and a nervously-pacing OLBs coach landed the Rams Jared Verse, a player Les Snead says is the definition of 'defense': theathletic.com/5447864/2024/0…

“Told you guys we weren’t gonna go offense!” - Sean McVay

“Woo!!!” Jared Verse says this is a “dream come true.” Kobie Turner has already reached out.

Good background info from The Beast and my additional thoughts and context at the bottom

Instant thoughts, scouting reports and analysis on the Rams' pick at No. 19, OLB Jared Verse: theathletic.com/5426167/2024/0…

The stokage from Chris Shula and Joe Coniglio walking through the house: High

The Rams are picking FSU OLB Jared Verse - a rare combination of massive need and one of their favorite players in the class. They were prepared to potentially trade out but the board fell uniquely - luck helps. Their first first-round pick since 2016, and a defensive player.

Rams are on the clock. Great outside pass rushers and interior disruptors still on the board.

If a team needs defensive players, and happens to be in the late-middle of the draft, what a time

More on this, per sources…from what I’ve gathered so far this morning, Rams are checking prices on a number of different possible moves - up into the top 10, and down.

To me, staying at 19 would be surprising.

The Rams are pursuing this trade into the top 10 with a specific player in mind and it's not a quarterback, per sources.

More on this, per sources…from what I’ve gathered so far this morning, Rams are checking prices on a number of different possible moves - up into the top 10, and down.

To me, staying at 19 would be surprising.

The Rams, who haven't picked in the first round since 2016, are calling to get into the top 10, per sources.

It''s Draft Day. We made it.

Here's my final 1st round mock (including a few trades). Bring on the chaos.

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