Rams land a weapon to pair with Puka Nacua in a 2025 NFL mock draft to get the most out of Matthew Stafford's final years

Rams land Texas star WR Matthew Golden in a new 2025 NFL mock draft

"The board didn't fall right for the Rams to take defense here, but they can score a dynamic playmaker. Even with the Davante Adams signing the Rams' offense still needs more playmakers around Matthew Stafford to maximize the scheme and make a push for a Super Bowl. Golden would be a nice complement to Adams on the outside and let Puka Nacua move to the slot, a move that fits his skill set best."

- New A to Z Sports mock draft

I'm not sure there is a WR in this year's draft class who has seen his stock rise more this offseason than Matthew Golden. There are analysts posing the question of if he could be the first WR taken in this year's class (not including Travis Hunter). Before the College Football Playoffs, that was far from the consensus, with him finding himself predicted to hear his name called in the second or third round. 

The speedy WR tested well this offseason, and if a team wants to get faster on offense, Golden will be a top option they consider. His skill set would be a fantastic complement to what the Rams already have with star WR Puka Nacua. And the team also already signed veteran Davante Adams, so if they went this route, they would be solidifying their starting WR core and still would have a solid depth option in Tutu Atwell, who could be a rotational player in 2025.