Calculating Los Angeles Rams Dream Prospects in First Round

The one position on the Rams roster I feel could add a game-changer is at linebacker. It's time to address the group with a player who could transcend the defense from the second level, and two prospects from Ohio State could give them that if either were available.

Reese is an outstanding hybrid linebacker who is deserving of a high draft selection and could be one of the most dynamic defensive playmakers along the front-seven in the NFL. Styles is the best linebacker prospect I've ever evaluated, and arguably the best since Luke Kuechly in 2012, despite being newer to the position as a former safety. If either one were available at No. 13, Snead should be screaming at personnel in Pittsburgh to sprint the draft card in.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs

The Buckeyes had a rare defense with rare talent across the board. Downs was the best defensive back in the country, on top of being arguably the best overall player for the NFL Draft . The Rams may have given decent money to Kam Curl and are fans of Kamren Kinchens, though, that should not stop Los Angeles from adding a premier talent at No. 13 if available.

The only reason why Downs is potentially falling is because of a knee issue that has been noted, but is of no concern to teams, and positional value. If the best player in the draft is sitting on your lap regardless of who you have on your roster, you draft him. Downs affects all three levels of the field with tremendous football IQ and versatility to pair with elite athleticism to make the Rams defense Super Bowl-caliber.

Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa

Warren McClendon is the favorite to start at right tackle for Week 1 in Australia. I don't think his job is fully secured, and if the right talent is there at No. 13 to challenge him, that player should be seriously considered as the selection.

Mauigoa is a concrete wall on the right side who had a terrific playoff performance from the first round against Texas A&M's pass rush to the national championship in Miami. His combination of good technique, power, and movement skills makes him the favorite to be the first tackle off the board, potentially to Arizona at No. 3 overall. If Mauigoa falls to Los Angeles with Styles, Downs, and Reese gone, this should be the selection.