There’s a long way to go until we reach the start of the 2024 season, but there’s no question the Los Angeles Rams got better on defense with their first two picks in the draft. They dramatically improved the defensive front, which was lacking talent following Aaron Donald’s retirement. Jared Verse has a chance to be an instant starter at outside linebacker opposite Byron Young, who had a terrific rookie season in 2023. Braden Fiske, meanwhile, is a versatile defensive lineman who can play multiple different spots up front. Kobie Turner and Young were solid building blocks in the trenches, but ..read more

Jared Verse and Braden Fiske both went into the draft as projected top-50 picks, but they probably didn’t expect the same team to draft both of them. The two Florida State defenders had a big impact for the Seminoles and they’ll try to continue that as members of the Los Angeles Rams. After the Rams drafted Jared verse with the 19th overall pick, they came back on Day 2 and selected Fiske at No. 39 overall following a trade up from the 52nd pick. Coincidentally, Verse had just gotten to the Rams’ draft headquarters when the selection of Fiske happened. Needless to say, he was thrilled to learn ..read more

The Los Angeles Rams knocked it out of the park in the draft last year, finding gems such as Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner and Byron Young. They set the bar high for the 2024 draft, and they kicked things off by taking two players from the undefeated Florida State Seminoles with their first two picks. Throughout the draft, we’ll be tracking each of the Rams’ picks and grading them individually, beginning with Jared Verse – the No. 19 overall pick by Los Angeles in Round 1. This is another important draft for the Rams, who are trying to get back to the Super Bowl next season, so the pressure is on ..read more

Trades during the NFL draft are never perfectly even for both teams, but it seems the Los Angeles Rams were squarely on the losing end of their deal with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. The Rams traded up from No. 52 to 39, giving up the 155th overall pick and a 2025 second-rounder to get the deal over the finish line. The Rams used the 39th selection to take Braden Fiske out of Florida State, a player they clearly coveted given how much they traded to get him. Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap laid out the point value of the trade based on the value chart, and the Rams apparently got ..read more

The Los Angeles Rams were aggressive on Day 2 of the NFL draft, trading up 13 spots from No. 52 overall to the 39th pick where they selected Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske. They gave up a fifth-rounder and 2025 second-round pick, which is a lot to move up just 13 spots in the order. For that reason, many fans and analysts questioned the Rams despite a large number of fans applauding the selection. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Rams drafting Fiske with the 39th pick, adding to their defensive line after selecting his teammate, Jared Verse, in the first round on Thursday night ..read more

As the compliments keep rolling in regarding the Rams’ selection of Jared Verse, the team could not be happier with how things shaped out last night. While the majority of Rams fans have expressed satisfaction over the selection, there are a select few who have expressed doubts over the pick. However, many people in the football community have been praising Verse’s play and regard him as a can’t-miss prospect. This was made even more evident by yet another statement of support, this time by former Falcons head coach Mike Smith. Smith spent seven years as the Atlanta Falcons head coach, winning ..read more

Though the Los Angeles Rams ended up staying put at No. 19 in the first round, they tried to trade up for Brock Bowers once he began to slip. Ever the aggressive organization, the Rams could look to move up on Day 2 where they hold Picks 52, 83 and 99. If a player they like begins to slide in the early portion of Round 2, they could package some of their picks and trade up. Or, if they make their selection at No. 52 and there’s another player they like who’s still on the board, they could pair their third-rounders together to get back into the second. We already outlined seven players the Ram ..read more

The fun continues on Friday night at the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit, with Rounds 2 and 3 taking place after an exciting opening round on Thursday. The Los Angeles Rams have three picks on Day 2, beginning with the 52nd overall selection in the second round. If you’re not attending the draft in Detroit, you can still enjoy the frenzy on TV and streaming online. The second round begins at 7 p.m. ET so plan accordingly, and if the Rams are feeling aggressive, they could make a move up the board to get a player they covet early in Round 2. Here’s everything you need to know for Day 2 of the draft ..read more

Jared Verse is ready to make a name for himself as a member of the Los Angeles Rams after being the team’s first-round pick this year. He’s a tremendous athlete and a productive pass rusher, someone who should have an instant impact on defense. Verse’s path to the NFL wasn’t traditional, though. He was a no-star recruit out of high school, had zero FBS offers and worked at DoorDash and Amazon while playing football at Albany. He then transferred to Florida State where he became a star and eventually a first-round pick of the Rams. Here are seven things to know about Los Angeles’ top pick in 2 ..read more

As exciting as Round 1 of the NFL draft always is, teams are built on Days 2 and 3. The Los Angeles Rams know this better than anyone, having gone seven straight years without making a selection in the first round. They did a great job landing a top player at a position of need on Thursday when they selected Jared Verse out of Florida State, but they have an opportunity to keep the momentum going on Friday night in the second and third rounds. Will they take a wide receiver to round out Sean McVay’s offense? Maybe a lineman to build the trenches? Perhaps a defensive tackle could be on the tab ..read more