Los Angeles Rams 7-round 2020 mock draft after Brandin Cooks trade
Make no mistake, even if the Rams no longer have Cooks on the roster, they still have plenty of talent at wide receiver. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp have been consistent threats when on the field and Josh Reynolds has performed nicely when asked to step into a larger role. However, the Rams need to keep that group deep and consistent and adding a second-round pick like Donovan Peoples-Jones to provide that on a cheap price is the right move.
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In replacing Cooks, however, the Rams need to make sure that they find a vertical threat. And while Peoples-Jones is much larger player with a more imposing frame, he can be that for the Los Angeles offense. Here’s what Patrick Conn of USA Today’s Draft Wire had to say about the Michigan product’s speed and ability as a downfield threat in the passing attack:
"He can beat teams down the field using his speed. This allows DPJ to create larger throwing windows for his quarterback. Shows good footwork that allows to create separation when coming out of his breaks. His best spot in an offense might be working the slot role even as a bigger receiver."
The biggest issue for Peoples-Jones when you watch his film is that he was part of Michigan’s offense. He was always immensely talented and had all the athletic tools to succeed but was in an unimaginative offense with a bad quarterback. Putting him Sean McVay‘s system could open things up in a whole new and much more exciting way for DPJ.