As part of theRams.com's preview coverage leading into this year's draft, we'll be taking a look at each position on the team's roster.
We continue with the running back position.
It hasn't been widely identified by analysts as a position of need for the Rams, but here's why they make consider targeting it in the draft
Running back projections are not as common as inside linebacker, cornerback, wide receiver or tight end, as the Rams still have Blake Corum on his rookie contract for another three seasons. Although Kyren Williams is entering the final year of his rookie contract, he and the Rams have had discussions about a possible contract extension this offseason.
Add in Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader, and the Rams currently carry four running backs on their roster.
On the flip side, McVay spoke in January about his vision for a more versatile offense in 2025, regardless of the health of the roster, specifically noted what the Buccaneers evolved into throughout the 2024 season under then-offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Would achieving greater versatility mean exploring what is widely regarded as a deep 2025 running back class?
Current running backs on the roster
Williams, Corum, Rivers and Schrader.
Projected names
Again, because this isn't a widely- dentified position of need, some mock drafts have not featured Los Angeles taking a running back at any of their pick selections. For example, The Athletic's Dane Brugler doesn't have the Rams selecting a single one in his full seven-round mock draft. Neither does Bleacher Report's scouting department in its recent three-round mock, or ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates in theirs.
CBS Sports' latest seven-round mock has the Rams taking Texas' Jaydon Blue 190th overall for the sixth round.
Los Angeles' 2025 Draft Picks:
- Round 1: No. 26 overall
- Round 3: No. 90 overall
- Round 3: No. 101 overall (special compensatory)
- Round 4: No. 127 overall
- Round 6: No. 190 overall (from Atlanta Falcons)
- Round 6: No. 195 overall (from Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Round 6: No. 201 overall
- Round 6: No. 202 overall (from Chicago Bears in Jonah Jackson trade)
