Now that this year's NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close and the Rams have begun the initial steps of preparing for free agency, it's time for an updated look at mock drafts from around the web.
Here's a look at the latest projections from various experts for the No. 26 pick:
The First-Team All-SEC selection posted a team-high 117 tackles (11.5 for loss) plus five sacks, and also tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles while starting all 13 games for the Crimson Tide. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, Campbell also contributed an interception and two pass breakups.
"The Rams are light at linebacker," Zierlein wrote in his analysis. "Campbell offers a terrific blend of chase-down speed and third-down talent (in coverage and as a rusher)."
Johnson had two interceptions – both returned for touchdowns and three passes defensed for the Wolverines in an injury-shortened 2024 season.
"Will Johnson was my No. 1 player over the summer and remains a top-10 talent," Wilson wrote in his analysis. "He battled a toe injury that sidelined him for much of the second half of the 2024 season, but when he's healthy, he's one of the best defenders in college football; there's a reason the easy comp for him is Patrick Surtain II. He didn't run at the combine, and his 40 time could ultimately decide how high he ends up going."
Citing wide receiver Cooper Kupp being on the trading block, Dragon goes offense for the Rams after Golden ran a position-best 4.29-second 40-yard dash.
Golden posted 58 receptions for 987 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 16 games for the Longhorns last season.
"Conerly improved throughout 2024 and has the light feet and athleticism that are hard to teach," Tice and McDonald wrote. "He will still have to continue to add strength and refine his technique, but he could give the Rams an option as a real blindside protector of the future."
One caveat to that: It remains to be seen whether this will be a position of need for the Rams with Alaric Jackson reportedly re-signing with the team on a three-year deal.
The 6-5, 311 Conerly was named a Third-Team All-American by the Associated Press and First-Team All-Big ten for his performance starting all 14 games at left tackle for the Ducks in 2024.
A First Team All-American choice by the AFCA and FWWA and Second Team choice by The Athletic and Walter Camp, the 6-1, 205 Starks recorded 77 total tackles, three pass breakups and one interception in 14 games for the Bulldogs last fall.
"Safeties Kam Curl and Kamren Kinchens played well for the Rams in 2024," Sikkema wrote in his analysis. "But when a player as impactful as Malaki Starks is available, you don't pass. Starks can play safety or slot, and he could help get the most out of the Rams' safety/nickel defender rotation. He had the fastest on-field speed during drills of any safety at the combine. He knows how to move fast in ways that matter for the NFL."
