Consider what's happened since January...

First, the exciting pressers after he was hired. Whoa!

Then the impressive staff he quickly assembled. Double whoa!

Followed by an outstanding FA haul that filled holes with upgrades leaving a wide open draft strategy possible. What an intelligent FA campaign. Triple whoa!

Finally topped by this draft. Heck yeah, I'm IN!

Color me impressed. Really, really impressed with this young HC. Early on, I feared that we might have hired a cheerleader HC that was all talk but short on action.

Not anymore. I'm hard pressed to recall a HC that made so many positive decisions and moves in such a short time after taking over a trainwreck 4-12 team.

If anything, McVay seems to be too good to be true. My one and only head scratcher is still the Tru tagging, and that might still work out. For example, what if Tru decides that he would be foolish to abandon what's being assembled right here in LA and decides to extend long term? I wouldn't rule it out given the attraction of McVay and Wade and LA, you know?

I can't wait for those camp reports to start coming in, followed by the PS games.

I feel pretty certain that the Rams hit a HR when they hired this young HC. Niners loss is our gain.

Hot Diggity Damn!

This off season since the arrival of Wade Phillips new defense I have been wondering just how he would go about getting those smaller shorter quicker edge rushers (ER) into the Rams rooster. Would the Rams be forced to utilized priceless valuable second day draft selections or could the find the Elvis Dumervil types on the 3rd day of the draft like many other teams have done successfully for decades.

This past weekend it appears I got my answer. On Saturday third day of the draft in the 4th rd. I saw Wade moving around the draft room with big smile & high five'ing Snead & others next it was announced that Samson Ebukam OLB'er (ER) a 6-3 240 Explosive, quick-twitch who attacks the edge with a great burst. Later in the 7th rd. Snead selected another ER in Ejuan Price 5-11 245 pound OSLB who talent fits Wade's defense fully. Has Dumervil size.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/samson-ebukam?id=2558830
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ejuan-price?id=2558002

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Just taking a stab at it. No doubt either a UFDA or a camp cut from another team moves up, but as of today ...
How are you guys seeing it ?


Offense (25) :

QB - Goff, Mannion

LT - Whitworth, Williams
LG - Saffold, Donnal, Brown
C - Sullivan, Wichmann
RG - Havenstein, Brown
RT - Robinson, Donnal

RB - Gurley, Dunbar, Brown

FB - Rogers

TE - Higbee, Everett, Hemingway, Harkey

WR - Austin, Woods, Kupp, Reynolds, Cooper, Thomas


Defense (25) :

NT/DT - Brockers, Walker
LDE - Easley, Smart, Walker
RDE - Donald, Trinca-Pasat

OLB - Quinn, Barwin, Ebukam, Price or Carlos Thompson
ILB - Ogletree, Barron, Forrest, Hager

SS - Alexander, I. Johnson, Barron
FS - Joyner, J. Johnson, Randolph, Davis

CB - T. Johnson, Webster, EJ Gaines, Robey-Coleman, Jordan, Joyner


Special Teams :

P - Hekker
K - Zuerlein
LS - McQuaide


Practice Squad :

OLB - Carlos Thompson or Ejuan Price
ILB - Cassanova McKinzy
DE/OLB - Morgan Fox (not sure if still eligible)
RB - Aaron Green, Justin Davis
DB - Marquis Christian
CB - Blake Countess
WR - Nelson Spruce, Paul McRoberts
C/OG - Anthony McMeans

All this debate about our new TE and WRs and lack of Oline upgrades (in draft) makes me realize that our passing game will continue to be a work in progress and the fastest way towards offensive success will ultimately getting Gurley back to the success he had in 2015.

Here's hoping that Kromer can really do something with the offensive line and a scheme change to more power blocking with a lead blocker coming from either a lineman or a fullback/H-back will be the thing that does it.

Oh, and Gurley gets his head on straight.

Is that a Warner jersey?

Did anyone see the back during the draft? Or was this just a quick shot?

I noticed and and it brought a smile to my face.

Breaking down the Rams day three draft selections and final draft grade

https://www.downtownrams.com/single...-three-draft-selections-and-final-draft-grade

The draft has come and gone so here is our breakdown of the last day of the NFL draft for the Rams.

4th round, 117th overall pick (via Chicago Bears): Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M

The Rams kicked off their day three by trading down with the Bears to acquire another sixth round pick (which they then traded away…) the Bears took a stud safety in Eddie Jackson, but the Rams decided to go offensive minded and gave Jared Goff another weapon in Josh Reynolds. Reynolds is a 6-foot-3 and 194 pound big-play receiver that gives the Rams a field stretcher and red zone target. The Rams punted for more yards than they accumulated on offense last season so this shouldn’t surprise anyone.

Reynolds was not my favorite wide receiver available and I have my reservations with him, but the Rams are starting to really build a nice group of receivers and this pick allows Reynolds to come in and likely be used on the outside where he should be as opposed to going to a team that would have a hard time finding playing time for him. There is a good chance this opens the door for a trade of one of the Rams receivers on the roster.

Looking at what Reynolds can do, he has around the average speed you want in an NFL starting WR, he’s got a 37 inch vertical jump and jumped a 123 inch broad jump. He tracks the ball just as well as anyone in this class so that right there could make him the best vertical threat at WR for the Rams, he is great when contested and he made some of the most insane circus catches you will see. So what’s wrong with him?

I feel as though his film at Texas A&M was inconsistent, he does need to add weight, he has a hard time getting off the line of scrimmage and really needs to work on his footwork. Overall the Rams got a good football player that will be able to make an impact in some capacity in 2017, but he could be more of a sub package/red zone target for his rookie year, but his upside is exciting and could be a starting WR for the Rams for years to come.

Grade: (B+) I really like this pick and of course I had other WR’s higher on my board, but you are getting a good player that has an exciting amount of upside to grow his role each year.

Who I would have taken: George Kittle, TE, Iowa

Player Comparison: (Mohammad Sanu, WR, Atlanta Falcons) I like this comparison because both guys are taller receivers that have some nice speed and excel at tracking the long ball.

Other players passed up: WR Mack Hollins, North Carolina, TE George Kittle, Iowa, G Nico Siragusa, San Diego State, S Montae Nicholson, Michigan State, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Tennessee

4th round, 125th overall pick (via New York Jets): Samson Ebukam, OLB, Eastern Washington

After trading down and acquiring an extra sixth round pick, the Rams were impatient and jumped right back up the board to select a guy they had targeted in Samson Ebukam. He is the second Eastern Washington player to come to the Rams. The pick is not what I know, but I was a little disappointed that the Rams traded that pick away to select Ebukam. They are probably going to make me eat my words on that too.

Getting down to the pick, Ebukam is likely going to fit perfectly, right in Wade Phillips defense as a rotational pass rushing linebacker. The Nigerian born edge rusher tested incredibly well at his pro day. Ran a 4.5 flat forty, had a 39 inch vertical jump, 24 bench reps, almost an 11 foot broad jump at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds. Clearly Wade was banging the table for this man as well as LB coach Joe Barry. He is an extremely twitchy pass rusher that shows a first step explosion that will scare offenses around the NFL. He has an exceptional work ethic and football IQ that will allow him to contribute instantly. Ebukam has the ability to develop into a complete linebacker. He’s also going to be welcomed to Coach Bones’ special teams unit.

The only issues with Ebukam are that he’s raw if you want him to start that may not be the best idea. He needs to develop more pass rush moves and work on disengaging blocks quicker.

Grade: (B-) This grade was a B, but I knock it down a peg because of the trade. Ebukam fits what the Rams are trying to do on defense and this will likely help after Connor Barwin’s one-year deal is up.

Who would I have taken: Blair Brown, ILB, Ohio

Player Comparison: (Dekoda Watson with a hint of DeMarcus Ware) Freakish athletes compare to freakish athletes. Watson is the more realistic comparison, but you can see why Wade wanted Ebukam. He is likely to start out like a rotational guy such as Watson, but could take on that DeMarcus Ware role down the line.

Other players passed up: ILB Blair Brown, Ohio, LB Jayon Brown, UCLA, G Jordan Morgan, Kutztown, CB Damontae Kazee, San Diego State, DE Avery Moss, Youngstown State, ILB Anthony Walker, Northwestern

6th round, 189th overall pick: Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane

I really like this pick of Tanzel Smart. All you hear about Smart is that he just loves football. He is a passionate player and a high quality character guy. Smart is a one gap penetrator that will fit right into the defensive line rotation. Smart is not the desire size you would want necessarily, but he wins with his quickness off the line. He uses his hands well and is able to rip off of blocks easier than many players at his position in this draft.

With that being said, he does has his issues with the lack of competition at Tulane, his lack of speed and length. He could probably start if need be, but he seems like a really good rotational player for the Rams. With the new scheme change the Rams need for a defensive tackle has been identified and they attack that need with Smart.

Grade: (B+) This is a round or two lower than I had him which makes this a steal in my opinion. I think he fills a need as a depth defensive lineman and has that quickness that allows him to play defensive tackle and end if need be.

Who would I have taken: JoJo Mathis, OLB, Washington

Player Comparison: (Grady Jarrett, DT, Atlanta Falcons) Both are one gap penetrations that have the “undersized” label and extremely quick feet.

Other players passed up: CB Jeremy Clark, Michigan, LB Jordan Evans, Oklahoma, S Xavier Woods, Louisiana Tech, C Chase Roullier, Wyoming, TE Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech

6th round, 206th overall pick (via Miami Dolphins): Sam Rogers, FB, Virginia Tech

It’s not hard to see why the Rams liked this guy and made the pick. Sam Rogers instantly comes in and can be the lead blocker for a struggling RB in Todd Gurley, he is a versatile threat running the ball, catching the ball and of course blocking. The Rams haven’t had a fullback like him in a long time, but Rogers to me is a great pick here late in the draft. This is the best fullback in the entire draft class who just refuses to go down and encourages having the ball in his hands. Another player Coach Bones will love on special teams, he’s just an aggressive and high energy guy that will impact the locker room early on.

What’s not to like? Well, to be honest, the only knock on him is his speed, but he has the quickness and agility to make sneaky plays on the field.

Grade: (A) He’s the best pick as far as value goes for the whole draft. He is going to be their security blanket and likely he’s the reason they didn’t draft another TE after Everett.

Who would I have taken: Kyle Sloter, QB, Northern Colorado

Player Comparison: (Kyle Juszczyk, FB, San Francisco 49ers) Both of them can be blockers, ball-carriers and pass catchers. The versatility factor adds a new dynamic to the offense. Juszczyk just made some serious cash with his deal in San Fran. He’s a little faster than Rogers, but Rogers is just like him in many ways.

Other players passed up: S Rudy Ford, Auburn, OT Justin Senior, Mississippi State, OT Connor McDermott, UCLA, WR Robert Davis, Georgia State, QB Brad Kaaya, Miami, S Leon McQuay III, USC, DT Elijah Qualls, Washington, CB Jalen Myrick, Minnesota

7th round, 234th overall (via Baltimore Ravens): Ejuan Price, OLB, Pittsburgh

This was a fitting pick when you already have an undersized Pittsburgh player in Aaron Donald, might as well try your lucky with another in Ejuan Price right? He has been bothered by injuries, but his tape is littered with elite college production. He doesn’t have the long speed that many scouts wanted and factor that in with his injuries, that is why he fell into the seventh round.

Price brings a tenacity about him to the field that will fit right in a real nice linebacker rotation with newly drafted linebacker Samson Ebukam. At 5-foot-11 and 241 pounds he found himself really only a fit in the 3-4 type of outside linebacker scheme.

Grade: (B) He can come in and work hard right away as a special teamer and a rotational pass rusher. Wade is going to do wonders for him. The Rams now have a massive amount of linebackers.

Who would I have taken: Javancy Jones, OLB, Jackson State

Player Comparison: (Elvis Dumervil, OLB) Like Dumervil, Price ran a bad 40 time and was undersized so the scouts underrated him. Price may not be Dumervil, but they play the same type of game and the measurable are identical.

Other players passed up: OLB Javancy Jones, Jackson State, OLB Caroll Phillips, Illinois, C Kyle Fuller, Baylor, WR Noah Brown, Ohio State, WR Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech, WR Malachi Dupre, LSU

Final Rams 2017 NFL Draft Grade: B-

After some disappointment with one of the picks, all in all this is a good draft for the Rams. They got better by adding three pass catchers Goff will be using a ton: Gerald Everett, Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds. The Rams even drafted a fullback and the best FB at that in Sam Rogers who will come in and give Goff an outlet that can be a security blanket receiver, a running back and a tenacious blocker. Moving away from offense the Rams drafted a freakish athlete and a not so freakish athlete to go into their linebacker rotation. Both men can contribute in some capacity right away. The Rams in my personal opinion reached on John Johnson who will likely end up being a great player since Wade Phillips knows what he is doing. Lastly, Tanzel Smart is a great pick that will add a really good one-gap penetrator to the defensive line rotation. I believe this draft could have been better, but it still was a good draft for the Rams.


What are your thoughts Rams fans? How did we do? Let us know!

I think many of us can come up with perceived holes at various positions but is there anywhere we're we truly lack bodies or depth? Maybe DL still, LB??

These UDFA players have not officially signed with the club, only agreed to terms.

Ishmael Adams - DB - UCLA
Jared Collins - DB - Arkansas
Kevin Davis - ILB - Colorado State
Justin Davis - RB - USC
Jake Eldrenkamp - OL - Washington
Anthony McMeans - OL - New Mexico State
Johnny Mundt - TE - Oregon
Folarin Orimolade - OLB - Dartmouth
Aarion Penton - DB - Mizzou
Casey Sayles - DT - Ohio
Dravious Wright - DB - NC State

Edit: Tough to find some hi-lights of all these guys. I posted the few I could find.

Don't visit or post much nowadays, but hey the draft has always been my baby.

First of all, I understand that I am not privy to the thoughts or beliefs of what the current staff sees in it's personnel (current or draftable). Plus, I also understand that I have no idea where any of these guys would have been selected if the Rams had not selected them when they did, but here goes:

Rams Pick #44: TE Gerald Everett
I really believe that Everett is going to be a fine addition to the team. However, the guy was only 227 lbs. at the Senior Bowl, added weight for the combine, and has very small hands (8 1/2). Now, no one knows for sure, but I find it highly unlikely that he wouldn't have still been on the board in the 3rd round (BTW, while they didn't get him, I hope that they at least attempted to re-aquire Ian Seau from the Bills in that trade down as I believe that he would be a nice fit as an OLB in the new defense).

My Pick #37: OL Forrest Lamp
IMO, the Rams should have stayed put, taken OL Forrest Lamp, giggled all the way to pick #69 in the 3rd round and then selected Gerald Everett there.

Pick #69 Cooper Kupp
Another good player who should be a fine addition. However, for all the accolades many provide, I can't help but to see a slightly more refined slot WR like Austin Pettis. In fact, their combine workout numbers are even very similiar (though Pettis bests him just slightly). With a slot TE in Everett already selected and slot guys like Pharaoh Cooper & Bradley Marquez already on the roster, I would have passed on Kupp. Shoot, Pettis is still young and could probably be had on a free agent deal for competition, if he's up to it.

My Pick #69: : TE Gerald Everett or OLB Jordan Wills
As stated earlier, I really believe that Everett would have still been on the board at this selection and I would have taken him here. But, if not, I would have selected Kansas State OLB Jordan Wills, a high motor physical freak who is bigger than the players the Rams selected later at the position.

Of course, staying put and selecting Lamp would mean no Josh Johnson and other changes down the line, but I generally liked the rest of the draft. In fact, I liked their day 3 selections (4th round and below) more than I have at any time that I can remember.

I really like the Ekbukam and Price selections. The switch to the 3-4 allows for the team to gamble on the potential rush OLB gems who have been much easier to find that quality DEs for some time now. Tanzel Smart and a healthly Louis Trinca-Pasat should present a decent roster battle to backup Donald. Reynolds provides the team a much needed downfield threat especially if Austin falters. And I've been hoping that this team better utilized the FB position for some time now. That said, I have to admit that hope included a bigger and faster version. But maybe with so many teams going with smaller LBs nowadays he'll work out.

In the end, Goff is still the key.

There has been a consistent trait that every player the Rams have signed as FAs or drafted has.

From Whitworth and Woods to Kupp and Rogers and everyone in between -

Extremely hard workers who love football. That's it.
This draft wasn't about finding the pieces for building a football team, it was about finding the character for building a new culture.

It now seems obvious what McVay thought the Rams biggest problem was, and it wasn't "talent", it was character.
And I don't mean that we were full of bad character guys like Pac-Man Jones-types, which I feel Fisher was criticized a bit unfairly for while with the Rams.
The biggest reason why guys become "busts" is because they don't LOVE all of the game. They might love game days or the locker room but not getting up at 4am to do sprints in May...

Everyone brought in under the new regime has off-the-charts FOOTBALL CHARACTER.
That is what I think McVay and Co saw as this teams biggest weakness, so the first move was to change that.
Forget adding players, we're adding character.
Once you get this many guys who push THEMSELVES to do the work, you can create an atmosphere of hard work that sustains itself.

Maybe next year they draft a little differently... maybe they can go after some guys who might not fit that description... but first things first.

I think grading the draft immediately after draft is fun, but also pointless. Time will always tell. That being said, it's time to grade the draft from 3 years ago.

2014 - RAMS
SEL # PLAYER POSITION SCHOOL
2 Greg Robinson T Auburn
13 Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
41 Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida State
75 Tre Mason RB Auburn
110 Maurice Alexander SS Utah State
188 E.J. Gaines DB Missouri
214 Garrett Gilbert QB Southern Methodist
226 Mitchell Van Dyk T Portland State
241 Christian Bryant DB Ohio State
249 Michael Sam DE Missouri
250 Demetrius Rhaney

A few sites I've seen linked that track UDFA.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/4/29/15442116/undrafted-free-agent-signings-tracker-2017-nfl-draft

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/

Any news on anyone yet? Hopefully some o lineman for depth and competition.

or this is his last year with the Rams. I'm just a fan that believes both the Offense and Defense schemes start out front. I have heard some say that Rams coaches must like what they have on the Oline, since they didn't address it whatsoever in the Draft. Whitworth and Sullivan FA pickups must have been all they intended to do with the Oline. I think it was an absolute fail not picking Forrest Lamp at #37, but hey, what do i know? I don't get paid to make these decisions and Les Snead does. If Gurley and Goff are getting no help again this year from the defensive push, Snead should be canned. yeah, he gets a lot of direction from coaches, but he is the lone holdover (besides Coach Bones) from the Fisher regime.

I want to be that guy that loves the taste of crow, but if I am right, I want Snead's head on a stick.

OVERVIEW

"Juan" Price has a shoe collection that would make former leaders in the Philippines jealous. That collection may go into the thousands of pairs if he has as much success in the NFL as he had rushing the passer for Pitt the past two seasons. Price started his career as an inside linebacker, starting five games there as a true freshman in 2011 (27 tackles, 6.5 for loss, four sacks). But then the injuries came. He redshirted 2012 with a pectoral injury, missed half of the 2013 season (23 tackles, four TFL in six games) with a back injury, and sat out another full season with a chest muscle malady in 2014. Finally healthy in his fifth year with the Panthers, Price had 48 tackles, 19.5 for loss, and led the ACC in sacks per game (0.88, 11.5 totals) gaining a first-team all-conference nod. Five of those sacks came in one game against Louisville. Price had 13 sacks again in another first-team All-ACC season this fall, and was also named second-team Walter Camp All-American by ranking second in the FBS with 23 tackles for loss (45 total stops).

STRENGTHS
Quick-twitch athlete with elite playmaking production over last two seasons. Stutter steps and head fakes in rush approach causes uncertainty for tackles. Able to juke inside and bounce back out to create an edge opening as rusher. Built low to ground and plays strong through redirect blocks to trim the edge. Flashes explosive spin counter that can create wins. Absolute bulldog when he smells a sack opportunity. Stout and strong. Big burst to close out quarterbacks. Disruptive in gaps against the run. Sudden stunts inside are often too quick for tackles to counter. Willing to take chances to make plays in backfield.

WEAKNESSES
Missed more than two seasons with injuries. Burst-based athlete missing long speed. Slow to transition when forced to make sharp directional changes. Unable to run down running backs headed for corner. Needs to finish plays. Can be quick to shut motor down if he doesn't think a tackle is within range. Appeared gassed at times. Struggles to counter long-limbed tackles with a quick punch. Face-up rusher missing upper body flexibility and hip flip. Needs soft edge to turn the corner.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 5-6

SOURCES TELL US
"He's a little ball of dynamite. He's got some physical limitations, which will keep him from getting picked early, but I see an NFL rusher. He's strong and twitchy and can finish when he gets the tackle beat." -- Director of scouting for NFC team

NFL COMPARISON
James Harrison

BOTTOM LINE
Stiff-hipped, straight-line rusher who is limited in his rush approach, but has the burst and twitch to finish what he starts. The comparison with James Harrison has more to do with the stature, playing style and rush production that both men possess. While his draft stock might be limited, he has the ability to be a sub-package rusher who could flash on the next level.-Lance Zierlein

We must have drafted really well.Anyone on information as to where one
might be able to troll this Clown,please let me know.



Los Angeles Rams: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama: C Grade
As a former NFL running back once said, "The more things change, the more they are different." The Rams continue to draft poorly. I wouldn't say this pick is horrible because Gerald Everett was going to generate interest from some teams at the end of the second round, but they thought they could obtain him in he third frame. This is a bit of a reach, but not an egregious one. It also fills a need, so at least the Rams have that going for them here. This selection just could've been so much better, so it's disappointing.


Los Angeles Rams: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington: B Grade
It doesn't really matter whom the Rams add at receiver; they could have Jerry Rice and Cris Carter in their prime, and Jared Goff would still be terrible. Cooper Kupp is a smart receiver who is a big threat in the red zone, and he obviously fills a need. He also makes sense in this range. It's a solid choice, but Kupp will need Goof to leave in order to post solid numbers.


Los Angeles Rams: John Johnson, S, Boston College: RAMS R-A-M-E MILLEN Grade
You know, I was just thinking that we haven't had many bad picks. It feels like almost everything has ranged from A+ to "B." I don't know what happened, but Philadelphia has transformed most franchises into competent drafters. Unfortunately, that has not affected the Rams and Bears. Los Angeles selected a player I had in the 200s of my big board. He fills a need, but this is an egregious reach.


Los Angeles Rams: Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M: A- Grade
Josh Reynolds was an underrated player coming out of Texas A&M, as he was a productive receiver who tested well. Reynolds needs to gain some weight to avoid injury, but it seems like he'll be a quality wideout for the Rams.


Los Angeles Rams: Samson Ebukam, DE/OLB, Eastern Washington: D Grade
The Rams just moved up 16 spots to select a sixth-round prospect. That's their drafting inteptitude in a nutshell. They and the Bears have really struggled this weekend. Samson Ebukam has great upside with his incredible athleticism, but he's a big-time project.

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OVERVIEW

All you need to know about Rogers is that in his junior year of high school, he dislocated his elbow. Instead of sitting on the sideline for the rest of the season, he moved to linebacker and tight end for the rest of the year. He was a walk-on for Tech in 2013, but he ended up playing in every game and starting two (5-9 rush, 12-78 receiving). Rogers again played in every game, starting six and contributing on offense (32-140 rushing; 20-230, one TD receiving) and special teams (11 tackles). His offensive contributions increased in 2015 (61-260, two TDs rushing; 16-193, two TDs receiving), and rose again in his senior year (67-284, two TDs rushing; 24-301, four TDs receiving) as the Hokies grew to rely on his playmaking skills.

STRENGTHS
A little ball of aggression. Able to play on all three downs. Has experience as ball carrier, pass catcher, pass protector and lead blocker. Can block from multiple sets and formations. Consistently productive for three consecutive years. Low center of gravity provides additional power as a runner. Carries good acceleration and knee bend to his target. Viable play-action pass catching fullback. Gives good effort as a blocker. Able to stuff and seal on down blocks from wingback spot.

WEAKNESSES
Gets over-amped in space as a blocker. Needs to play with less wasted motion and more body control. Second level blocking approach lacks patience at times. Squatty with short arms and struggles to sustain blocks against players with length.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 7-PFA

SOURCES TELL US
"He's not going to measure out very well but he's just a good football player. He'll probably be a demon on special teams and I like how versatile he is." -- AFC East regional scout

BOTTOM LINE
NFL size and length is absent from the package, but good luck finding teams who won't admire his versatility and competitiveness. Rogers is a move-blocking fullback with pass-catching ability who can also give you carries in a pinch. His roster flexibility greatly increases his opportunities to have a sustained career.

-Lance Zierlein