Special teams players to know ahead of the draft
Rams are prioritizing special teams. With four late draft picks, they could dip into this pool of players.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Kaden Wetjen #21 of the Iowa Hawkeyes avoids the tackle of Bryan Longwell #11 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images One theme of the offseason so far for the Los Angeles Rams is that they are reprioritizing special teams. They brought in a new coordinator, Bubba Ventrone, and signed free agents Joe Cardona (long snapper) Grant Stuard (utility, ace) to multi-year deals.
The current slate of picks in next week’s NFL Draft also lends itself for the Rams to focus on special teams. LA has four selections in the final two rounds: Round 6: 207 overall Round 7: 232 Round 7: 251 (compensatory) Round 7: 252 (compensatory) Late seventh round picks are far from locks to make the roster. Still, special teams can provide a path for developmental players to make the team while they hone they craft on the offensive or defensive sides of the ball.
The Rams are also in a position where they may be interested in dedicated special teams players like returners. Let’s take a look at prospects that may be available in this range and evaluate what talents they could bring to Los Angeles: Kaden Wetjen, Iowa, WR/Returner Wetjen brings a lot to the table; however, there are multiple reasons why teams may not be in a hurry to take him in the draft. He’s a sixth-year and already 24 years old.
Wetjen has just a single year of starting experience on offense as slot-versatile receiver. According to Dane Brugler’s “The Beast” , 22 of his 23 career receptions came within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. But you aren’t buying Wetjen because of his upside on offense—he might not bring much to the table.
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