2011 NFL Mock Draft: St. Louis Rams 7-Round Mock Draft
A seven-round mock draft is literally impossible to accurately do.
I've completed my first-round mock draft and will be lucky to hit on 10 picks. There's a reason Bud Light is offering $10 million to anyone who can nail all 32 first-round picks. Their money is pretty safe.
So, while I think a seven-round mock draft is truly a colossal waste of time, I was asked to do one. Here is my best effort at predicting the seven draft picks the Rams have.
Keep in mind that the Rams do not have a sixth-round pick. Instead, they have two seventh-rounders because of last season's trade with Baltimore that brought wide receiver Mark Clayton to St. Louis.
First Round (14): Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
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As much as veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins helped ends James Hall and Chris Long enjoy career years, adding a big force like Liuget (6' 2", 301 lbs) can help even more and provide a long-term solution once the 34-year-old Robbins is done playing.
Second Round (47): Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
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Baldwin is big at 6'4", 228 and fast -- ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the Combine. He's got great hands and is nearly impossible for any one cornerback to cover.
So why does this player with great ability slide to the second round? Apparently he's got a bit of an attitude and can be difficult to work with.
If St. Louis head coach Steve Spagnuolo, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and receivers coach Nolan Cromwell can get his attitude in check, Baldwin could emerge as the draft's best receiver.
Third Round (78): Will Rackley, OG, Lehigh
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Rackley was one of the players the Rams invited to St. Louis for a pre-draft visit.
A dominant force at Lehigh, Rackley did well at the East-West Shrine Game. He’s big (6'4", 307 lbs) and durable with flawless technique. He could push Adam Goldberg and John Greco for the starting right guard position.
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Fourth Round (112): K.J. Wright, OLB, Mississippi State
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Athletic and durable, the 6'3", 246-pound Wright is an impressive specimen.
Equally impressive is his ability to track down the ball carrier. He had 98 tackles—eight for a loss—last season, with three sacks.
Wright possesses great football instincts and natural leadership skills. He should fit in well at linebacker and be a nice complement to middle linebacker James Laurinaitis.
Fifth Round (145): Joe Lefeged, S, Rutgers
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The Rams need to find a replacement for Oshiomogho Atogwe, who signed with the Redskins after the Rams released him instead of paying him an $8 million roster bonus.
While Lefeged isn’t anywhere close to being the ballhawk that Atogwe is, he is a solid tackler and a special teams standout. He could spell receiver Danny Amendola as the kick returner. Lefeged finished his Rutgers career ranked fifth in kickoff return yards.
Seventh Round (215): Darren Evans, RB, Virginia Tech
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Evans would be a perfect fit to complement Steven Jackson.
Following a devastating knee injury in 2009, Evans came back last year to lead the Hokies with 854 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns while splitting carries with two other backs.
While he has the ability and size to be an every-down back, his personality and unselfishness allow him to take a backseat to a three-time Pro Bowler like Jackson.
Seventh Round (227): Markus White, DE, Florida State
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The Rams hope to get another solid end in the seventh round, like they scored with South Florida’s George Selvie last year.
White’s senior season was his best in Tallahassee. He emerged as a team leader and posted career highs in tackles (58), tackles for a loss (12.5) and sacks (8.5).
His 40-times of 4.86 at the Combine and 4.82 at his pro day were disappointing and part of the reason why he falls to the final round. However, he could be one of those players who plays faster on game day.
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