The Rams picked a bit earlier than anticipated at the end of the third round, swapping their No. 101 and No. 133 selections to the Patriots for No. 97 and No. 162.
Los Angeles welcomed offensive lineman Bobby Evans out of the University of Oklahoma to the NFL with their No. 97-overall pick — rounding out four total prospects added in the top-100 for general manager Les Snead and his staff.
Evans redshirted his freshman season in Norman, Okla. before playing three full seasons for the Sooners, two at right tackle, one at left tackle. He earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors in his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons, before he was named the nation's top offensive lineman, winning the Moore Award as a redshirt junior.
Evans said he looks forward to joining the defending NFC Champs and the established "winning culture" in L.A in an emotional phone call with the Los Angeles media.
"This is the first time I've seen my dad cry in a long time," he said between sniffles.
The 6-foot-4, 312-pound tackle should be welcomed with open arms in Los Angeles, after line lost both left guard Rodger Saffold and center John Sullivan in free agency.
The Los Angeles Rams select Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans with the 97th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
10/27/2018 Oklahoma v Kansas State football. Photo by Joshua R. Gateley
10/06/2018 Oklahoma vs Texas football. Photo by Ty Russell
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
12/01/2018 Oklahoma vs Texas Big 12 Championship Football at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Ty Russell
Oklahoma wide receiver Lee Morris (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Bobby Evans (71) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma's Bobby Evans (71) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Oklahoma's Bobby Evans (71) before an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle Bobby Evans (71) waits for the snap against the Texas Longhonrs during the first half of the NCAA Big 12 Conference football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas 39-27. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans (71) during an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rams remaining 2019 draft picks
Fifth round No. 162, No. 167, No. 169
Seventh round No. 251
