7-round Rams mock draft: LA goes offense early, doubles up on OL

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7-round Rams mock draft: LA goes offense early, doubles up on OL

In this 7-round mock draft, the Rams address the offense with their first two picks before switching to the defense.

7-round Rams mock draft: LA goes offense early, doubles up on OL

In this 7-round mock draft, the Rams address the offense with their first two picks before switching to the defense.

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With the NFL draft taking place over the next three days, the Los Angeles Rams are set to undergo what could be the most important draft of the Sean McVay era. As they weigh the possibility of trading the future for the present, here's one final mock that would set the team up for success with and after Matthew Stafford.

Lemon is the exact type of player the Rams need. Zone beater who can make plays with his feet. Return specialist, in case the Rams have lost faith in Xavier Smith. Strong third-down option. There's really not much more to say. Lemon is a playmaker.

While most of the talk regarding retirements and departures is focused on Stafford and Davante Adams, Coleman Shelton is about to turn 31 and is on the final year of his deal. If Shelton does depart, that could be the break the Rams need to re-sign the rest of the offensive line.

Regardless, Slaughter is one of the best centers in the draft. He provides immediate depth at a position where it's hard to come by, and he could be a starter as soon as next year. Personally, I think Slaughter has All-Pro potential. This could be how the Rams make up for their miss on Creed Humphrey.

Athletic and lanky, Lawson could be the key to fixing the linebacker room's issues with defending the pass. Providing Nate Landman and Omar Speights the freedom to play their game, Lawson's explosiveness and ball skills are traits the Rams need. He also does not mind flying towards the point of attack, the exact type of tool Chris Shula could use to disguise coverages.

Very surprised Reed-Adams was available this late, as he should project higher. He could have a Kevin Dotson-type of impact. Reed-Adams is a stud as a run blocker, shedding blocks, and advancing to the next level with ease. Long arms, great puller. Needs some work to refine his craft, but he'll be an every-down starter in two years.

Another athletic player with some intriguing traits, I see Styles making the move from corner to safety, becoming a depth piece for the secondary, as well as a reliable special teams contributor. Has some abilities as a returner, as well. Long-term backup. Good locker room guy.

There's a lot to criticize in Aguilar's game, but he's got an arm, he's got guts, and he has "draft gem" written all over him. Grossly underutilized at Tennessee, Aguilar is built for an NFL offense. In a McVay scheme and training program, I truly believe Aguilar could become an NFL starter. He has the "it" factor, with the tools and tape to back it up.

Depth piece but likely a special teams player. A guy the Rams could bench on the practice squad and develop, periodically calling him up before transferring Gentry into a full-time role.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 7-round Rams mock draft: LA goes offense early, linebacker in Round 3

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