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Los Angeles Rams: Re-picking 5 selections from 2017 NFL Draft

By Cody Williams

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Dan Feeney speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Dan Feeney speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) reaches out to catch a pass while chased by by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) and linebacker Brett Zanotto (38) during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) reaches out to catch a pass while chased by by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) and linebacker Brett Zanotto (38) during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick 117: George Kittle, TE – Iowa

Actual Pick: Josh Reynolds, WR – Texas A&M

Ostensibly, there’s nothing wrong with Josh Reynolds being a fourth-round pick. He has nice size and nice measurables that could make him a solid player in the NFL. At the same time though, is he really a player that’s going to move the needle for the Rams offense right away. That’s one of the big problems at numerous parts of the Rams’ actual draft. For a team in need of developing a quarterback, they didn’t do a great job of helping him out right now.

More so than Reynolds, a player like George Kittle would’ve been able to really provide Goff with a ton of help on offense. Not only is he a polished and proven blocker from his time at Iowa, but he’s also an underrated pass-catcher. Kittle was one of the most underrated prospects in this draft, partially due to the depth at the position and partially because of how limited he was by Iowa’s lackluster offense.

With that said, Kittle could’ve really been a huge asset in Los Angeles. Not only could he help Gurley in the rushing game by adding another effective blocker in addition to a mildly improved line. What’s more, he’d be a safety valve in the passing game for Goff. That would be huge for his development moving forward as they continue to acquire weapons for him and the rest of the offense.

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