Rams trade back, pick up offensive weapon in new mock draft
The Rams have the luxury of trading back to acquire more picks again, if they want.
The Los Angeles Rams have never been shy about moving their first-round assets to secure veteran superstars. But as recently as this past year, the Rams opted to trade back instead of up in the NFL draft. That strategy will likely continue after general manager Les Snead recently noted the Rams aren't looking to get a higher pick.
So, if trading back in the first round is on the table, FOX Sports' Rob Rang has an interesting idea in his new mock draft. In this fun exercise, in which Rang traded every first-round pick, the Rams moved back eight spots from No. 13 to No.
21 in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Penn State offensive guard Vega Ioane went to the Steelers with the Rams' original pick, L. A.
took Indiana receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at their new selection. Speaking of the offseason, the aggressive upgrades at cornerback make it clear that the Rams are all-in on another Super Bowl run, so a trade up might seem more likely than moving back.