The Rams traded up three times on Day 3.
They began by jumping up 10 picks in the fourth round to select Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter 117th overall. Los Angeles then traded into the fifth round to select Ohio State defensive lineman Ty Hamilton, and followed that with another fifth-round trade-up for inside linebacker Chris "Pooh" Paul Jr.. Finally, they capped the draft by picking wide receiver Konata Mumpfield in round seven.
All four of the Rams' draft picks on Saturday will bring distinct skill sets at different positions to the Rams' roster, as evidenced by their college production.
Here are five interesting stats from the Rams' Day 3 draft picks:
Hunter was ranked top 10 in the FBS in rushes of both 10 and 15-plus yards in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus
Hunter's explosiveness will be a welcome addition to a Rams backfield that had the fourth-fewest carries of 10-plus yards last season (37). Meanwhile, Hunter had 42 such rushes (ranking eighth in the FBS) to go along with 27 carries of 15-plus yards (ninth). His career-long explosive run rate (10-plus yards) was the second-best in this year's draft class.
That speed showed up at the combine as well, where Hunter ran a 4.44 40-yard dash.
Hunter was the most efficient qualified rusher in the SEC last season
Hunter led the SEC and finished 13th in the FBS (among qualified backs) with 6.5 yards per carry during a 2024 season where he totaled 1,201 yards on the ground (second in the SEC behind Tennessee's Dylan Sampson, who ran for 1,491). Hunter runs fast and tough – that along with his low center of gravity at 5-foot-9 makes him incredibly tough to bring down.
Hamilton had the ninth-most run stops of any interior defensive lineman in the FBS last season, according to PFF
A stop constitutes a failed play for the offense, and Hamilton generated 24 of them against the run last season. The Rams lost both Neville Gallimore and Bobby Brown III in free agency, both of whom were solid run stoppers in the middle of the defensive line. Hamilton and Poona Ford are more than capable of picking up the slack.
That's exactly the support L.A. needed after allowing the seventh-most yards per carry in the NFL last year.
Take a look at photos of newly drafted Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Ty Hamilton from his time at Ohio State.
Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58)defends against Minnesota in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs away from Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) and defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) celebrate a tackle against Oregon during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ohio State defensive lineman Ty Hamilton, right, recovers a fumble against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Ty Hamilton, left, tackles Michigan running back Donovan Edwards during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) reacts after a sack against Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) during the second half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 35-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Paul had the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate of any FBS linebacker with 300-plus snaps, according to PFF
Paul only missed 4.5% of his tackle attempts in 2024, establishing himself as both a reliable and aggressive tackler in the middle of the defense. Paul also had 54 total stops during his sole season at Ole Miss, 13th-most among qualified FBS inside linebackers.
He finished with the sixth-best PFF defense grade at inside linebacker and totaled 88 tackles (11 for loss), 3.5 sacks and an interception.
Mumpfield had the second-most intermediate receiving yards (10-19 yards downfield) in the ACC last season, according to PFF
The Rams' offense thrives in the intermediate areas, and that's where Mumpfield shined last season for Pittsburgh. 363 of his 813 receiving yards – and three of his five touchdowns – came in the intermediate range. He ranked 25th in the FBS among qualified receivers in intermediate receiving yards.
Take a look at photos of newly drafted Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield from his time at University of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) carries during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against UCLA, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) carries during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) scores a two-point conversion against UCLA defensive back Mo Osling (7) during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Carolina defensive back Alijah Huzzie (28) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Pittsburgh's Konata Mumpfield #9 in action against Kent State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) runs for a first down after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) runs after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wofford in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) is upended by North Carolina defensive back Tayon Holloway, right, after getting a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh's Konata Mumpfield (9) carries the ball past Duke's Brandon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Pittsburgh wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) rushes with the ball past UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) and linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
