The Rams have already addressed a host of needs through the first two weeks of free agency, most recently signing inside linebacker Nate Landman and re-signing cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.
Both of those positions showed up often in the previous mock draft roundup. How have those projections for the No. 26 pick changed since those moves? Here's a look.
Jeremiah's Mock Draft 3.0 was published prior to the Rams re-signing Witherspoon. However, the Rams do have three cornerbacks whose contracts expire after the 2025 season – Witherspoon, Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick – so in terms of planning for the future, it could still make sense as a position experts would target in their projections.
Amos, 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, was a First-Team All-SEC performer for the Rebels after posting a team-high 13 pass breakups and tying for the team lead with three interceptions. He also started all 13 games.
"The only question I had about Amos was his pure speed, but he put any concerns to rest at the NFL Scouting Combine with his 4.43-second 40-yard dash," Jeremiah wrote.
Trapasso has the Rams trading down to the 35th pick in a mock trade withe Titans, then trading up into the first round to the 27th pick in a mock trade with the Ravens. The No. 27 pick is where Trapasso has the Rams taking Campbell.
The 6-3, 235 Campbell earned First-Team All-SEC recognition in 2024 after collecting a team-best 117 tackles (11.5 for loss) plus five sacks. He added a team-high-tying two forced fumbles, plus one interception and two pass breakups while starting all 13 games.
"Armed with more ammo after their trade down, the Rams immediately then trade up with Baltimore to get their new quarterback of the defense," Trapasso writes. "In this deal, the always trade-down happy Ravens get No. 35 (second round), No. 90 (third round), and No. 101 (third round)."
Band, of Next Gen Stats Research & Analytics, takes a research-driven approach blending "insider reports, team needs, scheme fits apparent organizational philosophies and odds to connect dots and predict what each club's decision-makers might do when they're on the clock."
That formula has him also leading to the Rams going cornerback at 26th overall.
Thomas, 6-1 1/2, 197, was Honorable Mention All-ACC in 2024 following 52 tackles (two for loss), one interception and four pass breakups while starting all 12 games.
"Les Snead's draft-day approach has evolved -- he used to aggressively trade up for marquee players, but lately, he's accumulated mid-round capital," Band writes. "Standing pat at No. 26, he returns to the Florida State pipeline for Thomas, a fluid corner with size, ball skills and scheme versatility. The Rams' secondary could use an influx of youth, and Thomas represents a potential long-term solution on the boundary. Even if Snead entertains offers to move down again, landing a dynamic corner like Thomas is on the table."
Kiper also has the Rams selecting Thomas with the 26th pick.
"Thomas is big, quick and long," Kiper wrote as part of his analysis. "And while he doesn't have eye-popping INT numbers (two over three seasons), he makes plays on the ball. He broke up 19 passes at FSU. Thomas would boost the Rams' pass defense, which allowed 29 passing TDs and 7.6 yards per attempt last season (both tied for fifth worst)."
The 5-11, 194 Barron produced 60 tackles (4.5 for loss), one interception and six pass breakups while playing in all 14 games (12 starts) en route to First-Team All-American honors from the Associated Press and First-Team All-SEC recognition.
"The fact that the Rams' top pick a year ago — edge rusher Jared Verse — earned a Pro Bowl selection and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors is all the more remarkable given that it was the first time since 2016 (Jared Goff) that the Rams drafted in the first round," Rang writes. "GM Les Snead prioritizes grit and production over traits, and he'll see both in Barron, a three-time all-conference selection and reigning Thorpe Award winner."
