Rams add Michael Hoomanawanui in the 5th

by Eric Nagel on Apr 24, 2010 11:05 AM CDT in 2010 NFL Draft

One of the many fifth round selections for the Rams has been chosen, as the Rams selected MIchael Hoomanawanui in the 5th round (their first selection). Hoom' (which I'm going to call because his last name is a monster to type) is a Tight End from Illinois.

Here is what rivals had to say about him:

A thickly built tight end who showcases good bend and flexibility off the snap, Hoomanawanui gets into his routes quickly but isn't explosive downfield. He isn't going to threaten the seam vertically and has a tendency to drift in and out of his routes.

Seems like he is a good blocker and possesses good strength in that regard, and they have high marks for his awareness in the red zone. The Rams needed a tight end, but to be honest, I don't think this is the type of player that would have best suited. Daniel Fells still seems like the go to guy for passing, but Hoom' probably will best be suited as the second tight end, if he meets the Rams expectations, which by all purposes he should.

Solid pick. I'd give it a B+

[Note by VanRam, 04/24/10 12:10 PM EDT ] The Rams have swapped their fourth overall pick of the 5th round, the one acquired for Adam Carriker.

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I'm not a fan.

We’ve already got good blocking tight ends, we needed to get somebody on defense to help us out.

I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.

by StopSpe on Apr 24, 2010 11:12 AM CDT reply actions

THE RAMS DRAFTS

SO far I’m not impressed. Bradford is damaged and with their O.L. he a Freely will both be on I.R. by game 8. Keith Null, run like hell man, only the fittest will survive. Will the RAMS win 3 games this year? Maybe but I doubt it.

by California Mobile CPR on Apr 24, 2010 11:17 AM CDT reply actions

No I don't think they will win any

The Rams are stupid. You don’t draft NFL talent. You draft speed. No speed, no wins. Ask Al Davis.

The House of Spears reigns supreme

by Eric Nagel on Apr 24, 2010 11:18 AM CDT reply actions

at least someone has some sense on here.

Don't leave the duck there thats totally irresponsible. Put it on the swing it'll have much more fun. - Sleep Talkin' Man

by gingerredboy on Apr 24, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Finally a Trade

Finally the Rams complete a trade that we have been watching for…just too bad it is a lot later than we expected. Let’s just hope that these extra picks are still on the table for Osi, who is looking like the only DL help we could be getting this year. I’m still holding on to the thought of trading for Osi, which would put us firmly in the top grades for the draft.

by Cloud324 on Apr 24, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions

One of the many 2 picks in the 5th round.

by Carneros on Apr 24, 2010 11:22 AM CDT reply actions

this seems like a bit of a reach to me

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 24, 2010 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

I agree

I didn’t see this pick coming seeing as the other TE was sitting there, i believe his name was Dorin Dickerson, but it at least shows that they are really planning on protecting Bradford. I couldn’t believe Mickelroy went the pick before us, I think the Rams would have probably drafted him, seeing as we have missed out on some good LBs so far.

by Cloud324 on Apr 24, 2010 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions

I just don't understand this pick at all

I would like to ask them; why Hoom’ when Dickerson is still on the board? They know what they’re doing, but to many of us this pick looks kinda crazy. We have an excellent blocking TE already, unless they want to cut him to save some $$…

by RamsFan1979 on Apr 24, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Im not so sure about this draft so far, time will tell

I cant argue with the fact of giving Bradford protection and a new WR, but I rather seen a TE taken there (Hernandez)

by ramsrule on Apr 24, 2010 11:40 AM CDT reply actions

hernandez was long gone

by Stonedtodeath on Apr 24, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

It was meant for Rd. 4 pick, not 5

by ramsrule on Apr 24, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

rams Devaney is acting like Zygmunt

priceless.

Rams are born losers at the top of the organization!!!!!!!!!!!!

It shows on the field too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must be that Los Angeles disease or something because Alzheimer Davis has never been the same since that first move to L.A.!

by jlcdb70 on Apr 24, 2010 11:49 AM CDT reply actions

Connection = 2 teams

formerly from L.A.!

L.A. sucks! Bunch of societal minions and stool pigeons that steal water rights!!!

by jlcdb70 on Apr 24, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

Don’t you have anything better to do than troll around an internet message board in the hopes of gaining popularity?

I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.

by StopSpe on Apr 24, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Ha ha i doubt it.

Just another one who throws his toys out of the pram and kicks and screams cause they didn’t pick the guys they wanted.

by Stonedtodeath on Apr 24, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't even read what he has to say anymore

he adds nothing to the responses.

by RamsFan1979 on Apr 24, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions

same

looked at his profile pic and then his comments and realized I was wasting my time

Don't leave the duck there thats totally irresponsible. Put it on the swing it'll have much more fun. - Sleep Talkin' Man

by gingerredboy on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions

cant beleve we let the Pats get the two best TE in the draft and we get a blocker wow

by Ram-on on Apr 24, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions

is this the impact players Billy said we are looking to get?

by Ram-on on Apr 24, 2010 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

Nope, I believe the impact players were Bradford, Saffold, Murphy, and Gilyard.

This guy won’t make a big impact, but that’s okay, we’ve had a bunch of other great draft picks.

I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.

by StopSpe on Apr 24, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

when we should have moved up and take one he did nothing

now he makes a useless trade in the 5th

by Ram-on on Apr 24, 2010 12:04 PM CDT reply actions

teams made some important mooves Billy did nothing

when there were still impact players out there ,not to go after a top TE or WR or RB very disappointed with his selections other then Bradford even the OT is a questionable pick

by Ram-on on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM CDT reply actions

TE should have been grabbed in round 3

With Hernandez and Dickson available in round three, we went with a cornerback for depth.
Why? We needed a STARTING TE, not a corner for depth.

Take a look at the players drafted in round 2. How many would we NOT have liked to add? They just about all sound pretty good. We should have traded back and grabbed two players in round two. One Saffold is good, but two players would have been better.

The first day was a disappointment.

I do like Gilyard in round 4, however.
Looking at a project TE in round 5 when we could’ve had Gronkowski/Hernandez/Dickson/Pitta is tough to swallow.

by Oski Bear on Apr 24, 2010 1:30 PM CDT reply actions