Coming off a return to the playoffs this past season, the Los Angeles Rams have only improved their roster as they look to make a Super Bowl run. Most notably. the Rams traded Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick for Matthew Stafford. Stafford could elevate the offense to a level it wasn't able to reach with Goff as quarterback. Los Angeles lost a few key pieces of the secondary when safety John Johnson II and cornerback Troy Hill both joined the Cleveland Browns, but there were key moves made in free agency as well.
The Rams were able to retain pass rusher Leonard Floyd on a four-year, $64 million dollar contract. Floyd is coming off a career year as he posted a career-high 10.5 sacks. This re-signing was an important one for Los Angeles as the defense will likely continue having one of the best pass rushes in the NFL. The Rams also added speedy wideout DeSean Jackson, who will be another target for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. He may not be the player he used to be, but he will definitely be a weapon for Stafford and head coach Sean McVay.
Now, Los Angeles turns its attention to the 2021 NFL Draft. The Rams once again don't own a first-round pick, this time due to the Jalen Ramsey trade. Their first selection is slated to be at No. 57 in the second round.
Los Angeles still needs to improve the offensive line, inside linebacker, and cornerback to raise them to a Super Bowl-level roster. Here are some options with the No. 57 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
3. North Dakota State OT Dillon Radunz
Protecting your new star quarterback is important for Los Angeles. Dillon Radunz would be a good target for them as he possesses great athleticism and is a very intelligent player. He is a player with a high motor and is great at getting to the second level. The Rams need to get younger on the offensive line as they currently have a 39-year-old left tackle in Andrew Whitworth. Whitworth is still a very solid player, but he will need to be replaced at some point very soon. Radunz needs to improve at finishing his blocks, but he would give the Rams much-needed depth at the position.
Article Continues Below2. Oklahoma IOL Creed Humphrey
Creed Humphrey would be another good option for the Rams at offensive line. Humphrey is a center who is not only a good player but also a leader. He has good hands and can win matchups at the point of attack. His footwork and technique will help him seamlessly transition to the NFL level. Humphrey should be a steady and solid starting lineman for years to come.
1. Washington CB Elijah Molden
Although the Rams have one of the best corners in the league in Jalen Ramsey, they need to improve the talent around him. Molden is a very versatile player because he can play safety and nickel. A player like this would add something unique to the already stellar Rams defense. His great play recognition paired with his solid open field tackling make him a NFL ready corner. Molden has a great nose for the football and seems to play with a sense of urgency. With all of Molden's intangibles, he would bolster this already stellar defense.
Whatever route the Rams decide to take in the 2021 NFL Draft, they are destined to make another playoff run.