Rams improve 2023 draft grade from B to A+
In addition to Puka Nacua, the Rams drafted at least 7 other key players without a first round pick
Nov 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) runs in for a touchdown past San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Elliott (92) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Rams have received a lot of praise over the last few years for drafting Puka Nacua in the fifth round of the 2023 draft, but in the shadow of the best day three pick of the past decade is the fact that L. A.
also did great on day two. That year, Rams general manager Les Snead also found Steve Avila, Kobie Turner, and Byron Young, all without a first round pick. Pete Prisco of CBS Sports re-graded his thoughts after the 2023 draft and changed his evaluation of the Rams draft class from a solid B to an A+, acknowledging that L.
A. had as good of a class as any team in the NFL: 2023 grade: B The skinny: They had 14 picks in the draft and five of them are starters with the best of them being fifth-round receiver Puka Nacua . He has proven to be a star and a steal.
They also got starters in guard Steve Avila (second), defensive linemen Byron Young and Kobie Turner in the third and right tackle Warren McClendon in the fifth. Backup tight end Davis Allen also came in the fifth. Backup quarterback Stetson Bennett came in the fourth.