Los Angeles Rams' Last-Minute 7-Round Mock Draft and Top-100 Big Board

The 2016 NFL draft is just hours away from kicking off. The Los Angeles Rams are on the clock with the No. 1 overall selection, and the future of the franchise depends on this pick.

According to ESPN.com, the Rams traded up from No. 15 overall to acquire the No. 1 pick from the Tennessee Titans. In exchange, the Titans will receive both of Los Angeles’ second-round selections and its third-round pick, as well as the first- and third-round selections in 2017. The Rams also get Tennessee’s fourth- and sixth-round selections this year.

It’s a gutsy move and a desperate attempt to finally acquire a capable quarterback. The Rams haven’t had a top-notch passer under center since Marc Bulger’s Pro Bowl year in 2006, so it’s time to end the 10-year drought.

If the maneuver works out, the Rams will be a competitor for the next decade. If not, the loss of picks will set the franchise back for years.

It’s the most exciting weekend of the offseason, and it’s just moments away.

Before we start, let’s take a look at a last-minute mock draft for the Rams—including every round—as well as a refreshed top-100 big board.

Top-100 Big Board

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State in action during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Rams only have one pick in the top 100, so this big board doesn’t do the team much good unless it plans on trading back into the third round.

Still, while the Rams lack picks, they own the top selection. There are hundreds of players eligible for the draft, but the Rams will have the opportunity to select the premier guy—the player most likely to transform the franchise into a long-term competitor.

Additionally, they’ll have two fourth- and sixth-round picks to improve depth and possibly find a gem. The team is hoping one or more of the players on this list will fall to Day 3.

Here’s what Los Angeles’ top-100 list might look like:

Los Angeles Rams' Big Board

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	Jared Goff	QB	California
2	Laremy Tunsil	T	Ole Miss
3	Jalen Ramsey	CB	Florida State
4	Myles Jack	OLB	UCLA
5	Joey Bosa	DE	Ohio State
6	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
7	DeForest Buckner	DE	Oregon
8	Vernon Hargreaves	CB	Florida
9	Reggie Ragland	LB	Alabama
10	Ronnie Stanley	T	Notre Dame
11	Shaq Lawson	DE	Clemson
12	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
13	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
14	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
15	Sheldon Rankins	DT	Louisville
16	Leonard Floyd	OLB	Georgia
17	Jarran Reed	DT	Alabama
18	Robert Nkemdiche	DT	Ole Miss
19	Tyler Boyd	WR	Pittsburgh
20	Cody Whitehair	G	Kansas State
21	Hunter Henry	TE	Arkansas
22	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
23	Jack Conklin	T	Michigan State
24	Noah Spence	LB	Eastern Kentucky
25	Kevin Dodd	DE	Clemson
26	Kyler Fackrell	OLB	Utah
27	Emmanuel Ogbah	DE	Oklahoma State
28	Josh Doctson	WR	TCU
29	Paxton Lynch	QB	Memphis
30	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
31	Vernon Butler	DT	Louisiana Tech
32	Jonathan Bullard	DT	Florida
33	Jaylon Smith	OLB	Notre Dame
34	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
35	Joshua Garnett	G	Stanford
36	Austin Johnson	DT	Penn State
37	Le'Raven Clark	T	Texas Tech
38	Kamalei Correa	OLB	Boise State
39	Kenny Clark	DT	UCLA
40	Will Fuller	WR	Notre Dame
41	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah
42	Jordan Jenkins	OLB	Georgia
43	Jeremy Cash	S	Duke
44	Taylor Decker	T	Ohio State
45	Scooby Wright	OLB	Arizona
46	Germain Ifedi	T	Texas A&M
47	Connor Cook	QB	Michigan State
48	Kendall Fuller	CB	Virginia Tech
49	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
50	Jordan Howard	RB	Indiana
51	Shon Coleman	T	Auburn
52	Su'a Cravens	OLB	USC
53	Sterling Shepard	WR	Oklahoma
54	Darron Lee	OLB	Ohio State
55	Miles Killebrew	S	Southern Utah
56	Pharoh Cooper	WR	South Carolina
57	Christian Westerman	G	Arizona State
58	Nick Vannett	TE	Ohio State
59	Austin Hooper	TE	Stanford
60	Chris Jones	DT	Mississippi State
61	Rees Odhiambo	T	Boise State
62	Shilique Calhoun	DE	Michigan State
63	Ryan Kelly	C	Alabama
64	Kentrell Brothers	LB	Missouri
65	Christian Hackenberg	QB	Penn State
66	Artie Burns	CB	Miami
67	Graham Glasgow	C	Michigan
68	Harlan Miller	CB	SE Louisiana
69	Eli Apple	CB	Ohio State
70	Max Tuerk	C	USC
71	Jonathan Williams	RB	Arkansas
72	Yannick Ngakoue	DE	Maryland
73	William Jackson III	CB	Houston
74	Kenneth Dixon	RB	Louisiana Tech
75	Landon Turner	G	North Carolina
76	Adolphus Washington	DT	Ohio State
77	Hunter Sharp	WR	Utah State
78	Jerald Hawkins	T	LSU
79	Sheldon Day	DT	Notre Dame
80	Carl Nassib	DE	Penn State
81	Austin Blythe	C	Iowa
82	Juston Burris	CB	NC State
83	Vonn Bell	S	Ohio State
84	Xavien Howard	CB	Baylor
85	Eric Murray	CB	Minnesota
86	Shawn Oakman	DE	Baylor
87	James Cowser	DE	Southern Utah
88	Tajae Sharpe	WR	UMass
89	C.J. Prosise	RB	Notre Dame
90	Matthew Ioannidis	DT	Temple
91	Deion Jones	OLB	LSU
92	Jason Spriggs	T	Indiana
93	Justin Simmons	S	Boston College
94	Evan Boehm	C	Missouri
95	Karl Joseph	S	West Virginia
96	Nick Martin	C	Notre Dame
97	Connor McGovern	T	Missouri
98	Devon Cajuste	WR	Stanford
99	Maliek Collins	DT	Nebraska
100	Jack Allen	C	Michigan State

Round 1

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Round 1, Pick 1: Jared Goff, Quarterback, California

The Rams are on the clock and are expected to grab their quarterback of the future minutes after the draft officially begins.

When Los Angeles initially made the trade, there was a lively debate on whether the team will opt for California’s Jared Goff or North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz. Over the last two weeks, the debate has subsided, and the outcome of this pick has become more and more obvious.

Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reported that Goff is the favorite. At this point, there’s little debate among the media—Goff is by far the favorite.

That’s not to say there’s no chance that Wentz will be the pick, but it’d be a major shock if the Rams selected anyone other than Goff. It'd be a bombshell.

Goff has a lot to offer to the Los Angeles offense. He’s extremely accurate, throws a beautiful deep ball, demonstrates excellent mobility, and plays with incredible resilience and tenacity.

He does have his faults. He played in a gimmick offense at California and will need to adjust to the NFL playbook. He’s also underweight at 215 pounds and certainly needs to add some bulk.

Even with the negatives, Goff is an excellent quarterback prospect with monster potential. With proper development and a little luck, he'll hold down the position for years to come.

Round 4

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Pharoh Cooper (left)

Round 4, Pick 110: Pharoh Cooper, Wide Receiver, South Carolina

The Rams don’t have much draft ammunition beyond the top pick, so it’ll be interesting to see how the team utilizes its late-round selections.

Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com seems to think one of the team’s two fourth-round selections is destined to be a wide receiver, which makes sense. If the Rams invest a No. 1 overall pick in a quarterback, it’s only logical to find him a weapon later in the draft.

The Rams are hoping a mid-level receiver falls to them in Round 4. In this scenario, it’s South Carolina’s Pharoh Cooper.

Cooper was the go-to guy for the Gamecocks the last two seasons. He had a highlight season in 2014 with 1,136 yards and nine touchdowns. He followed that up with 973 yards and eight scores this past season.

Cooper doesn’t have blazing speed, but he has enough to keep defenses honest. He’s quick out of his breaks and has the potential to be an excellent route-runner.

Round 4, Pick 113: Thomas Duarte, Tight End, UCLA

If the Rams are lucky enough to grab Cooper in the fourth round, why stop there? The Rams’ aerial offense was pathetic last season and needs all the help it can get.

With Jared Cook no longer around, the Rams need a pure pass-catching tight end to replace him. Thomas Duarte out of UCLA perfectly fits that description.

Duarte was productive for the Bruins last season. He hauled in 53 receptions for 872 yards and 10 scores. He’ll be able to provide an immediate spark in the passing game.

Duarte is 6’2” and 231 pounds, according to his NFL combine profile. That’s a few inches shorter than the ideal tight end, but he's still big enough to become a force in the red zone and in short-yardage situations.

Round 6

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James Bradberry

Round 6, Pick 177: James Bradberry, Defensive Back, Samford

The Rams lost two starters in the secondary this offseason—cornerback Janoris Jenkins and safety Rodney McLeod.

Los Angeles has suitable replacements for both players. E.J. Gaines will step in for Jenkins, and third-year pro Mo Alexander will see action in place of McLeod. Even so, the Rams still need to improve depth at both positions.

James Bradberry is a small-school standout from Samford. He was a three-year starter for his team and started a total of 35 games. According to his combine profile, he stands in at 6’1” and 211 pounds.

Bradberry has the size and strength to be a physical corner at the next level. He also has the build to make the move to safety if necessary.

Since the Rams need depth at both positions, Bradberry would be a wise choice in the sixth round. He offers a lot of versatility and value.

Round 6, Pick 190: James Cowser, Defensive End, Southern Utah

The defensive line is probably the last position that needs reinforcements for the Rams. Even so, head coach Jeff Fisher has an unhealthy obsession for pass-rushers, so expect one of these late picks to go toward a defensive lineman.

The Rams have been good at uncovering diamonds in the rough on defense—Ethan Westbrooks, Marcus Roberson, McLeod—so it’s likely they have their eyes on a few overlooked prospects. Small-school standout James Cowser is a possible candidate.

Cowser was one of the best defensive players in the FCS last season. He ended 2014 with 11.5 sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss. According to his combine profile, he has good size (6’3”, 248 lbs) and excellent speed for a man of his stature—he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds at his pro day.

Cowser is unrefined and needs a ton of work on his technique, but the Rams are great at developing defensive players. If he comes to Los Angeles, the Rams will make a player out of him.