The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has Rams drafting WR, DB, and QB on day two
Could Rams draft QB Spencer Rattler, MVP of 2024 Senior Bowl?
By JB Scott
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The Los Angeles Rams made their first selection in the first round since 2016 on Thursday night when they picked Florida State’s Jared Verse. There’s plenty of action still in store for the team this weekend, and Dane Brugler from The Athletic released his day two mock draft.
Who could we see the Rams select on Friday evening? With one second-round pick and two third rounders, Brugler has LA taking a wide receiver, safety, and quarterback:
Second round, pick 52 overall
Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
According to Brugler’s “The Beast” draft book, Wilson is his eighth ranked WR. He was a three-year starter in Michigan’s pro-style scheme and became the primary receiving option for QB JJ McCarthy and the national title winning offense. At 5-10, 185 lbs., Wilson best projects as a slot receiver with speed to challenge vertically.
Every Roman Wilson TD this season pic.twitter.com/UgzNdlQXvA
— JD 〽️ (@MGoJDBlue) October 1, 2023
Third round, pick 83 overall
Cole Bishop, DB, Utah
Bishop is Brugler’s fourth ranked safety in a relatively weak draft class at the position, at least with respect to the first few rounds. He played some nickel linebacker at Utah, a program known for churning out secondary players for the NFL. He is a steady defensive player but lacks on-ball production and splash plays. Brugler believes Bishop has starting level talent.
Really enjoy the tape of Utah S Cole Bishop.
Instinctive defender that can play at a completely different speed at times like the play below. Trusts his eyes and makes plays. pic.twitter.com/6wyTXegq5O
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 18, 2024
Third round, pick 99 overall
Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
Ratter will turn 24 yards old in September towards the start of the regular season, so he’s an older prospect at quarterback. Much has been made of his potential character concerns after he flamed out at Oklahoma before transferring to South Carolina despite being the top pro-style quarterback recruit of the 2019 high school crop. Rattler was named MVP of the Senior Bowl this spring in Mobile, Alabama.
One concern is Rattler’s athletic profile, as his testing at the combine was less than stellar. Brugler’s bottom line is that Rattler has upside but teams must gain comfort with Rattler through interviews and the pre-draft process to see if this is an investment they want to make.
Best QB performance at the Senior Bowl hands down. Spencer Rattler has been so comfortable down here this week. Letting it rip. pic.twitter.com/Hp28d5qZie
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) February 1, 2024
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