If recent day two hits like Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, and Byron Young say anything about the Rams’ ability to find pass rushing talent after the first round, then Josaiah Stewart is just the latest example of Les Snead’s ability to win the draft without high picks. The Rams picked Stewart with the 90th overall pick, not typically where you find elite pass rushers, but Snead’s tendencies to favor “transfer up” defensive linemen like him has worked out in the past.
As detailed by Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports, the Rams prefer defensive linemen like Stewart who transfer up schools to increase their draft stock prior to taking them in the draft:
“They love transfer up defensive linemen that have excellent production and excellent analytical grades.