Day 2 mock draft for the Rams: Who will LA land in Rounds 2 and 3?

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25-04-2025

Day 2 mock draft for the Rams: Who will LA land in Rounds 2 and 3?
As many suspected, the Los Angeles Rams left the first round of the NFL draft without making a pick. They traded back from No. 26 to 46, securing a 2026 first-round pick in the process. They did have to give up the 101st pick to the Falcons, but they got good value thanks to the first-rounder next year.
With Round 1 in the books, the Rams now turn their attention to Day 2. They're picking 14th in the second round and will then go on the clock again 44 picks later at No. 90, so they still have two top-100 picks to work with.
Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator, here's a projection of how things could go for Los Angeles on Friday night as the team looks to make its first addition in the 2025 draft.
Round 2, No. 46: WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Les Snead confirmed the Rams tried to trade up in the first round, though he wouldn't say who it was for. Teams reportedly believed the Rams were targeting Tetairoa McMillan, who went eighth overall to the Panthers.
Higgins isn't the player that McMillan is, but he's another big receiver who can line up outside and win one-on-one. He's a downfield threat with his 4.47 speed, 6-4 frame and 39-inch vertical, which make him a dangerous player.
The Rams missed out on McMillan but Higgins would be a really nice consolation prize in the second round. He'd complement Davante Adams and Puka Nacua nicely, potentially even earning significant playing time as a rookie.
Round 3, No. 90: CB Nohl Williams, Cal
Daniel Jeremiah mentioned Williams as a possible mid-round target for the Rams and he'd be a nice option on Day 2. He's 6 feet tall and although he didn't test particularly well at the combine (4.5 in the 40, 33.5-inch vertical), he has good length for the position and plays with an edge. He's aggressive at the line of scrimmage and sticky in coverage, also showing the ball skills to make plays and create turnovers.
Last season, he had an FBS-high seven interceptions and finished with 16 total passes defensed, also returning a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown.
The Rams need cornerback help and this late in the third round, it'd be hard to find a much better option than Williams. He's someone who could compete for playing time right away and help create turnovers for a defense that knows how to take the ball away.
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