Even for the Los Angeles Rams, who seemingly love to stockpile draft picks, the selection of 14 rookies in the NFL Draft is a lot. It’s turned out to be the second-most in NFL history, bested only by Minnesota Vikings 15 in 2020. What was the L.A. braintrust’s thinking in stepping out and overflowing their draft card? Are they going to change up on their usual preseason plans?
Fans are certainly wont to speculate on the quality of each individual pick and offer opinions, but what were the scouting department’s underlying strategies and protocols, if any, for the highly important 2023 draft?