Prospects Rams Could Target in First-Round Trade Back

With Rob Havenstein's retirement, the Rams currently have their starter from the end of last season, Warren McClendon, projected as the guy at right tackle. However, if they choose to draft an offensive tackle early, it signals their hesitancy with McClendon next season and long-term.

Miller is an experienced starter with Clemson, showcasing elite length, quality size, athleticism, and impressive technique to pair with a physical mindset on the right side, making him a good fit in Los Angeles' zone blocking scheme.

Jacob Rodriguez, linebacker, Texas Tech Red Raiders

While I'm not particularly high on Rodriguez compared to others after a stellar pre-draft process, there is a possibility that he is the third linebacker drafted in the first round next month. If the Rams trade back into the 20s, Rodriguez could be an intriguing possibility with his experience, accolades, coverage ability, knack for takeaways, and energy that is toxic in all the best ways for a locker room.

KC Concepcion, wide receiver, Texas A&M Aggies

Before the Rams traded the No. 29 pick to the Chiefs in the trade for McDuffie, Concepcion was a popular choice in mock drafts at that spot. If general manager Les Snead were to move back in the first round several spots, the Aggies and former NC State standout would be a wonderful pairing with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. His explosiveness, return game ability, vertical field-stretching skills, and generally reliable hands fit what the Rams are missing on offense and special teams.

Caleb Banks, defensive tackle, Florida Gators

This is a true wild-card selection for the Rams in a trade-back scenario. It's hard for me to gauge where the league is on the massive defensive lineman of Banks, especially with his foot injuries during the pre-draft process.

Poona Ford enters the final year of his contract with Los Angeles, and the Rams could look to get younger at the position, especially if they have to compensate with a potential loss of Kobie Turner in 2027. Banks has elite size and length to match with incredible quickness, explosiveness, penetration skills, and run defense to be a standout nose tackle for the Rams defense long-term, if he can stay healthy.