Los Angeles Rams' Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 3 Predictions

The Los Angeles Rams had a slow night here on Day 2 of the 2016 NFL draft.

In fact, the Rams did not have a single pick. They traded all three of their Day 2 picks to the Tennessee Titans—two second-round selections and one third-round pick—as part of the deal to obtain the No. 1 pick, per ESPN.com.

Los Angeles used that No. 1 overall pick to select quarterback Jared Goff, who’s expected to be the new face of the franchise. It was a big move for the team, but on the downside, the Rams were unable to strengthen the roster with second- and third-round players.

Still, the Rams have a nice collection of Day 3 picks. The Rams own two selections in the fourth round and two in the sixth. That’s not much, but it’s enough to add depth and possibly find a hidden gem.

Friday might have been slow for Rams fans, but expect that to change Saturday.

Day 3 of the NFL draft will kick off at 12 p.m. ET. It will air on ESPN and the NFL Network.

If you’re looking forward to the action, this article will mock the Rams’ final four picks and provide an updated top-100 big board.

Top-100 Big Board

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As mentioned, the Rams had to watch from the sidelines Friday. Los Angeles did not have any Day 2 picks and won’t be on the clock until Round 4.

On the plus side, this is a deep draft, and there are still plenty of quality players to choose from.

Now that Rounds 2 and 3 are complete, it’s time to reshuffle the top-100 big board and determine the best players left to choose from.

From the Rams’ prospective, here’s what their top-100 list might look like:

Los Angeles Rams Big Board

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah
2	Jeremy Cash	S	Duke
3	Scooby Wright III	LB	Arizona
4	Connor Cook	QB	Michigan State
5	Jordan Howard	RB	Indiana
6	Miles Killebrew	S	Southern Utah
7	Pharoh Cooper	WR	South Carolina
8	Christian Westerman	G	Arizona State
9	Kentrell Brothers	LB	Missouri
10	Harlan Miller	CB	SE Louisiana
11	Jonathan Williams	RB	Arkansas
12	Kenneth Dixon	RB	Louisiana Tech
13	Landon Turner	G	North Carolina
14	Hunter Sharp	WR	Utah State
15	Jerald Hawkins	T	LSU
16	Sheldon Day	DT	Notre Dame
17	Austin Blythe	C	Iowa
18	Juston Burris	CB	NC State
19	Eric Murray	CB	Minnesota
20	Shawn Oakman	DE	Baylor
21	James Cowser	DE	Southern Utah
22	Tajae Sharpe	WR	UMass
23	Matthew Ioannidis	DT	Temple
24	Evan Boehm	C	Missouri
25	Connor McGovern	T	Missouri
26	Devon Cajuste	WR	Stanford
27	Jack Allen	C	Michigan State
28	Dadi Nicolas	DE	Virginia Tech
29	Zack Sanchez	CB	Oklahoma
30	Alex McCalister	DE	Florida
31	Jatavis Brown	OLB	Akron
32	Deiondre' Hall	CB	Northern Iowa
33	Stephen Weatherly	DE	Vanderbilt
34	Tyler Matakevich	LB	Temple
35	Spencer Drango	T	Baylor
36	Jerell Adams	TE	South Carolina
37	Lawrence Thomas	DE	Michigan State
38	Rashard Robinson	CB	LSU
39	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
40	Hassan Ridgeway	DT	Texas
41	Cardale Jones	QB	Ohio State
42	Willie Henry	DT	Michigan
43	Geronimo Allison	WR	Illinois
44	Eric Striker	LB	Oklahoma
45	Tyler Higbee	TE	Western Kentucky
46	Charone Peake	WR	Clemson
47	Alex Collins	RB	Arkansas
48	Kenny Lawler	WR	California
49	Jake Brendel	C	UCLA
50	Joe Dahl	G/T	Washington State
51	Antonio Morrison	LB	Florida
52	Marquez North	WR	Tennessee
53	Charles Tapper	DE	Oklahoma
54	Chris Brown	WR	Notre Dame
55	Vadal Alexander	G/T	LSU
56	Perez Ford	OLB	Northern Illinois
57	Tyrone Holmes	DE	Montana
58	K.J. Dillon	S	West Virginia
59	Jalin Marshall	WR	Ohio State
60	Willie Beavers	T	Western Michigan
61	D.J. Foster	RB	Arizona State
62	Tyvis Powell	S	Ohio State
63	Thomas Duarte	TE	UCLA
64	Dak Prescott	QB	Mississippi State
65	Aaron Burbridge	WR	Michigan State
66	Rashard Higgins	WR	Colorado State
67	D.J. Reader	DT	Clemson
68	Keith Marshall	RB	Georgia
69	Ross Martin	K	Duke
70	Ryan Smith	CB	N.C. Central
71	Chris Moore	WR	Cincinnati
72	Sebastian Tretola	G	Arkansas
73	Jalen Mills	S	LSU
74	Marshaun Coprich	RB	Illinois State
75	Victor Ochi	DE	Stony Brook
76	Jason Fanaika	DE	Utah
77	Deon Bush	S	Miami
78	Kevin Hogan	QB	Stanford
79	Moritz Boehringer	WR	Germany
80	Rashard Robinson	CB	LSU
81	Darion Griswold	TE	Arkansas State
82	Maurice Canady	CB	Virginia
83	Darius Latham	DT	Indiana
84	DeAndre Houston-Carson	S	Williams & Mary
85	Riley Dixon	P	Syracuse
86	Dominique Alexander	LB	Oklahoma
87	Cassanova McKinzy	LB	Auburn
88	Ronald Blair	DT	Appalachian State
89	Jonathan Jones	CB	Auburn
90	Bryce Williams	TE	East Carolina
91	Tavon Young	CB	Temple
92	Malcolm Mitchell	WR	Georgia
93	Mike Thomas	WR	Southern Miss
94	Peyton Barber	RB	Auburn
95	Quinton Jefferson	DT	Maryland
96	Nate Sudfeld	QB	Indiana
97	Tyler Ervin	RB	San Jose State
98	Jordan Lucas	S	Penn State
99	Daniel Braverman	WR	Western Michigan
100	Ebuka Onyemata	DE	Manitoba

Round 4

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Round 4, Pick 110: Devontae Booker, Running Back, Utah

The Rams drafted Todd Gurley with the No. 10 overall pick a year ago. Gurley had a breakout rookie season with 1,106 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in just 12 games. He was selected as a Pro Bowler and named Rookie of the Year. He’s only entering his second year, but a case can already be made that he’s the best back entering the 2016 season.

Gurley is the star of the offense, but he can’t take every carry. The Rams need a reliable No. 2 back who can take off some of the pressure and start games if Gurley is injured.

Tre Mason and Trey Watts are excellent backups, but both players are unreliable.

According to ESPN.com, Mason recently had a warrant out for his arrest related to failing to appear in court for "possession of marijuana, reckless driving, failure to register a motor vehicle and resisting arrest."

It’s still unclear what consequences Mason will be facing from the league.

Watts is no prize off the field either. Last November, Watts was handed an indefinite suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy—his second suspension relating to substance abuse, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.

Clearly, the Rams cannot rely on their backup running backs, other than Benny Cunningham, who is a better third-down back. 

Utah's Devontae Booker is arguably one of the top five running backs of this class. Somehow, he’s available in Round 4.

Booker dominated opposing defenses during his two years at Utah. He ran for 1,512 yards in 2014 and followed that up with 1,261 in 2015. He finished his college career with 23 total touchdowns in two seasons.

While Booker doesn’t have Gurley’s breakaway speed and isn’t a home run threat, he has enough speed to juke defenders. He’s also built to be an every-down back, which is perfect in case he needs to fill in for a week or two if Gurley gets banged up.

The Rams are a run-first offense but currently have just one reliable every-down back. Booker would be a great pick this late in the draft.

Round 4, Pick 113: Pharoh Cooper, Wide Receiver, South Carolina

The Rams used the No. 1 overall selection to grab Goff as their future quarterback. Los Angeles made a major investment in Goff, so it must do everything in its power to help him succeed.

Right now, the Los Angeles aerial attack is garbage. Outside of Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt, there’s virtually no one to throw to. Goff can’t succeed unless the Rams immediately find him some quality targets.

The fourth round is fairly late in the draft. The Rams aren’t going to find their No. 1 wide receiver—something they’ve needed for nearly a decade—this late in the draft. Still, they can probably find a talented pass-catcher capable of upgrading the offense.

Pharoh Cooper of South Carolina is someone who can boost the passing game. He has experience playing against tough SEC competition, and he’s been very productive for two seasons now.

In 2014, Cooper broke out with 1,136 yards and nine touchdowns. He followed that up with a nice 2015 campaign, where he caught 66 passes for 973 yards and eight scores.

At 5’11” and 203 pounds, according to his combine profile, Cooper may lack ideal height, but he has enough bulk and strength to play tough. He also has the straight-line speed to keep defenses honest, though he’s not a true burner.

Cooper is excellent at making cuts and changing directions. With proper coaching, he’ll be a superb route-runner at the next level.

Considering how thin the Rams are at receiver, Cooper has enough talent to contribute on offense immediately.

Round 6

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Round 6, Pick 177: Tyrone Holmes, Defensive End, Montana

Jeff Fisher absolutely loves a good pass-rusher. The Rams are a team that places a lot of value on getting to the quarterback. It’s what makes the Los Angeles defense what it is.

The Rams already have two premier pass-rushers in Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald. All the starting positions on the defensive line are set, and the Rams have solid rotational players—Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrooks—to fill in as depth.

Still, with the loss of Chris Long in the offseason, the Rams could use another developmental pass-rusher.

Tyrone Holmes out of Montana is a fantastic option late in the draft.

Holmes dominated in his final year of college. He ended the year with 18 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss. He was a standout at the East-West Shrine Game and is a diamond in the rough.

If the Rams develop Holmes for a year or two, the coaching staff will turn him into a player.

Round 6, Pick 190: Harlan Miller, Cornerback, Southeastern Louisiana

The Rams lost cornerback Janoris Jenkins and safety Rodney McLeod this offseason. Both players were starters on defense during the 2015 season.

Los Angeles has suitable in-house replacements for both players. E.J. Gaines will replace Jenkins at corner, while Mo Alexander and Lamarcus Joyner will replace McLeod up top.

Even so, the Rams would like to add another depth player in the defensive backfield—someone to help with special teams and fill in as an injury replacement.

Harlan Miller out of Southeastern Louisiana is a nice small-school standout. He was one of the best defensive backs in all of the FCS last season. He intercepted 11 passes in his three seasons as a starter.

According to his combine profile, he stands in at 6’0” and 182 pounds. He has the size to develop into a big, physical corner, which is something Fisher likes. And his 4.57-second 40-yard dash at his pro day suggests he has enough speed to keep up with NFL receivers.

Miller can contribute on special teams immediately and eventually develop into a role player on defense.