Report: Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford, More Helped Recruit Odell Beckham Jr. to Rams

A number of Los Angeles Rams players, including cornerback Jalen Ramsey, wideouts Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp and quarterback Matthew Stafford, helped recruit Odell Beckham Jr., per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

Beckham, who was released by the Cleveland Browns last week, signed with the Rams on Thursday.

Per that report, the quartet got Beckham on the phone and "drove home to Beckham the Rams' culture, environment and ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl this year. Entering that conversation, a source told The Athletic, Beckham was torn between the Rams and the Packers."

"It felt like college (recruiting), didn't it?" Woods said, laughing, about the call. "Just talking to him, making him feel comfortable. ... Really just wanted him to feel a part (of the team) and contribute to our offense."

Stafford added that he has a lot of respect for Beckham as a player and is excited to be working with him, even if it might take some time to get him into the flow of a new offense:

"What he's able to do when the ball is in the air, he has proven it year after year. He's outstanding when the ball is in the air, going up and making catches. He's really good after the catch as well, when he can stay grounded and catch and run. So, he's obviously a very, very talented player. I'm excited about getting the opportunity to work with him, and what he can bring to our team."

Just how the 29-year-old will fit into the passing game is unclear. Kupp (74 catches for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns) is having a season for the ages, while Woods (45 catches for 556 yards and four scores) is having another solid year as well. 

DeSean Jackson struggled to fit in as a field-stretching third option. It's fair to question if Beckham, who hasn't posted elite numbers since 2016, will make a huge splash himself, though he's an upgrade over Jackson. 

Injuries have limited Beckham in recent years, and it became clear during his time with the Cleveland Browns that he and quarterback Baker Mayfield never developed much chemistry. 

The 7-2 Rams are banking on Stafford and Beckham forging a better connection. If they do, an already dangerous offense is going to be downright frightening. 

And it may be one of the high-profile moves, alongside the offseason trade for Stafford and in-season trade for Von Miller, that helps propel the team to a Super Bowl title.