Los Angeles Rams 7-round 2020 mock draft after Brandin Cooks trade

After losing Dante Fowler Jr. in free agency simply due to not being able to afford him, the Rams made a savvy move to bring in Leonard Floyd to keep their outside linebacker spots strong enough. Having said that, this team needs more pop and explosiveness on the outside to complement the likes of Aaron Donald on the interior and remain a threatening force with their front seven, which is why Darrell Taylor is the pick here.

While at Tennessee, Taylor proved that he checks all of the boxes necessary as an athlete to be a great stand-up rusher in the NFL. However, he needs to become a more nuanced player in terms of his pass-rushing moves and technique and also needs to improve his functional strength. As part of the Rams’ rotation, however, Taylor could be a valuable asset who could have an impact right away.

Though the Rams were able to bring back Andrew Whitworth in free agency and though they have Rob Havenstein — a 2015 second-round pick — at right tackle, this offensive line must be addressed. They were bad across the board last season and, for this offense to be effective, that has to change. That’s why they make the move to bring in LSU’s Saahdiq Charles with a third-round compensatory pick.

Charles is a perfect fit for what McVay likes to do in his offense. He’s mobile on the outside and effective when asked to operate in space or as a protector in a spread-style offense. While he does need some technical refinement, he could perhaps get that early before taking over for either Whitworth or Havenstein in 2021. Either way, this is good value for a prospect that has the upside Charles possesses.