The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded, and grades for and reactions to the Rams' 10 selections are already out.
Here's what experts had to say about the class.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: B+
Kiper wrote that the only thing that kept it from being an A- was trading away a 2025 second-round pick.
"The Rams were back in Round 1 for the first time since 2016, and despite rumblings that they wanted to trade up, they stayed put and took the most complete edge defender in the class," Kiper wrote as part of his analysis.
His full explanation for the grade can be read here (subscription required).
NFL.com's Chad Reuter: A-
"The run on offensive players in Round 1 allowed the Rams to land a bargain edge rusher (which they really needed) in Verse, their first first-round pick since 2016," Reuter wrote as part of his analysis. "Fiske will help make up for the loss of Aaron Donald to retirement, but we'll have to see if it made sense to trade a 2025 second-rounder to acquire him instead of getting Michael Hall at their original pick (No. 52; he went to the Browns 54th overall). Corum will play bigger and faster than his numbers indicate, and Kinchens is a downhill player at a soft spot for the Rams."
His full breakdown can be read here.
Bleacher Report's Kris Knox: A
"The Los Angeles Rams hadn't used a first-round selection since taking Jared Goff in 2016," Knox wrote as part of his analysis. "With the No. 19 overall pick this year, the Rams landed the top-ranked edge-rusher on the B/R Scouting Department's big board in Florida State's Jared Verse, who is an explosive playmaker with a rangy 6'4", 254-pound frame and a relatively safe floor."
His full breakdown can be read here.
FOX Sports' Eric D. Williams: B
"Overall, the Rams put together a solid class to follow up a very productive group from last year," Williams wrote as part of his analysis.
His full recap can be read here.
USA Today's Nate Davis: A-
"They drafted in Round 1 for the first time in eight years, which kicked off a run that seemed to bring four immediate contributors in the first three rounds: Edge rusher Jared Verse (Round 1), DT Braden Fiske (Round 2) – the former Florida State teammates thrilled to transfer once again and reunite ahead of their collective task to replace retired DL Aaron Donald – before Michigan RB Blake Corum and Miami (Fla.) S Kamren Kinchens landed in Round 3," Davis wrote as part of his analysis.
His full breakdown can be read here.
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso: B+
"Les Snead is one of the most underrated GMs in thNFL, Trapasso wrote as part of his analysis. "He proved that again with this draft."
His full breakdown can be read here.
Take a look through photos of the Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft Class during their time in college.
OLB Jared Verse - Florida State University
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. FSU won 66-13. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) follows a play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse
Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske
Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske reacts after a sack against Louisville during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
DE Braden Fiske - Florida State University
Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske
Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske
RB Blake Corum - University of Michigan
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) leaps over Colorado State defensive back Angel King during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the Wolverines' CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2024.
Photo by ERIC BRONSON / University of Michigan Photography
Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan running back Blake Corum. Michigan football defeats UNLV, 35-7, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on September 9, 2023.
Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball for a touchdownn during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (24) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
FILE - Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (24) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kamren Kinchens was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
S Kamren Kinchens - University of Miami
Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (5) does drills before an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami safety Kamren Kinchens
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson. Football vs Arizona on the campus of Washington State University, Saturday, October 14, 2023.
OLB Brennan Jackson - Washington State University
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) runs during an NCAA football game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) tries to get around Stanford offensive tackle Walter Rouse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson (80)
Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) plays against Pittsburgh during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13)
Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) is blocked by Syracuse offensive lineman J'Onre Reed (50) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
DT Tyler Davis - Clemson University
Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) reacts during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) rushes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joshua Karty and Connor Weselman during a game between Sacramento State and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - Joshua Karty during a game between Notre Dame and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - OCTOBER 28: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Washington and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Joshua Karty and Connor Weselman during a game between Notre Dame and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stanford, California.
K Joshua Karty - Stanford University
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Arizona and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Stanford, California.
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55)
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55)
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55) runs a play against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55) gets ready to run a play against Kent State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept.9, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) competes against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) walks the field during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
WR Jordan Whittington - University of Texas
Texas' Jordan Whittington (4) runs for a long gain after a catch against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4)
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70)
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70)
Kansas State Football vs. NC State, December 28, 2023. Final: KSU 28, NCS 19, . Avery Johnson's first career start at Quarterback. First Pop-tarts Bowl (Photo: Chandler Mixon/K-State Sports)
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70)
