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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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Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Bucknell offensive lineman Julie’n Davenport squares off in the mirror drill against San Diego State offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick 125: Julie’n Davenport, OT – Bucknell

Actual Pick: Samson Ebukam, OLB – Eastern Washington

Much like with the Kupp pick (ironically also from Eastern Washington), I don’t necessarily hate the Samson Ebukam pick. He’s a project as an edge rusher, but has the physical tools in terms of explosiveness and speed to be a threat there with polishing. As the Rams transition to Wade Phillips’ 4-3 scheme, he’ll be a nice player to bring in and learn the new scheme and contribute situationally.

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With that said, the Rams offensive line needs further addressing if they want their offense to be even serviceable, thus the re-pick of Julie’n Davenport. In a way, the offensive tackle out of Bucknell mimics some of the same sentiments that there are about Ebukam. He’s a physical freak with the tools in that regard to be a force at his position. However, he’s not really ready to take the field just yet, but that actually works out well for the Rams.

This offseason, LA brought in veteran tackle Andrew Whitworth, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals. Whitworth was one of the best tackles in the league a year ago and should be key in keeping Goff upright in 2017, but he’s also not a long-term option. Thus, bringing in a developmental player like Davenport to learn from a veteran such as Whitworth would have made a ton of sense for the Rams as they look to shore up their future on the line.

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