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The Los Angeles Rams are built for success in 2025.
Not only have they secured star quarterback Matthew Stafford for the next couple of seasons, but they also made a major move at receiver by bringing in DeVante Adams in place of Cooper Kupp, who is now with the Seahawks.
After those moves, the Rams now have elite weapons at the skill positions with running back Kyren Williams as a versatile do-it-all player, Tyler Higbee at tight end, as well as Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell alongside Adams. The offensive line, however, could use some help.
They also have an above-average defense that they can rely on as well. However, that defense does have a couple of glaring holes.
As a result, their needs are pretty clear, with secondary and offensive line being the ones that stand out.
So with that in mind, let's take a look at the three best fits for L.A. in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Cornerback is a major question mark for the Rams. Yes, they have returning starters, but the pass defense as a whole ranked in the bottom third of the NFL last season.
Texas Longhorns corner Barron is a Swiss Army knife with a skill set that can help them anywhere in the secondary and would be an upgrade no matter where he lines up.
If he is available, which is a big if, the Rams should snatch him up.
Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
The Rams may have re-signed Alaric Jackson this offseason, but they still need to find ways to better protect Matthew Stafford, who was sacked 117 times over his four years in L.A.
Oregon's Josh Conerly could be the answer, who ranked in the top-10 tackles at the NFL Combine in both production and athleticism.
He would likely slide in at right tackle to start his career, but eventually transition over to left.
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
Safety is not the biggest need in the secondary for the Rams, but it is undoubtedly a close second. More importantly, the best one in the class might be available late in the first round.
Georgia's Malaki Starks can do it all on the back end, and he is the ball hawk type that the Rams, who ranked near the bottom of the NFL in interceptions.
An argument could be made that L.A. needs a corner more, but if Starks is on the board here, they very well could move in this direction.
