NFL Draft: Five players the Rams should strongly consider with No. 1 pick
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Like most NFL teams, the Rams need help in multiple positions.
Quarterback, offensive line, secondary and receivers seem to be the strongest area of needs for Los Angeles' new NFL team.
The Rams made huge waves early Thursday morning by trading up to take the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft from the Titans. So help is on the way.
Some feel they gave up too much; others think both sides won.
"(Owner Stan) Mr. Kroenke has continuously supported us as we've developed our team to compete for the NFC West title and playoff appearances," said Rams coach Jeff Fisher in a release by the team. "In order to make a move of this magnitude you have to have a good trade partner. We appreciate working with the Titans on an opportunity that can benefit both organizations."
With the draft quickly approaching (April 28), here's a quick look at five (or more) players the team should consider with No. 1.
Jared Goff, QB, Cal or Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
Duh. A quarterback with the No. 1 pick is definitely a sexy selection, but one that could set a team up to fail for years to come (Hello RG3 and the Redskins!) Both fit the NFL QB size requirements (each guy stands over 6-foot-4) and put together nice college careers. However, a safer pick would be an offensive or defensive lineman who gives you an anchor for 10 years and is someone to build (or rebuild) an entire team around.
Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
As stated a few seconds ago, it's hard to pass on a franchise left tackle with the No. 1 pick. At 6-5, 310 pounds, Tunsil had some off-the-field issues cloud most of the 2015 season ... but it's hard to ignore his intangibles.
Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Arguably the top defensive back in the draft, Ramsey is an outstanding athlete would could make an immediate impact in the Rams' secondary. At 6-1, 190, he can hit but also cover deep and keep an eye on running backs out of the backfield.
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
No doubt about it ... Treadwell is the top receiver in this year's draft. With a career marred by off-the-field issues as much as his amazing plays on the field, Treadwell may be worth the risk. His size (6-2, 209) is prototypical but his speed (4.63 40-yard-dash at pro day) and weakness in the blocking game could make him a project for a year.
Anyone from Ohio State
The Buckeyes are the verge of an historic draft class. Taylor Decker (OL), Joey Bosa (DL), Eli Apple (DB), Braxton Miller or Michael Thomas (WR) are all likely gone in the first round. But are any of them good enough to be No. 1 overall? Bosa (pictured) has the best shot, but it may be a stretch for any Buckeye to go No. 1. However, stranger things have happened in NFL Draft lore.
Carson Wentz
Laremy Tunsil.
Jalen Ramsey
Laquon Treadwell
Joey Bosa
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