Random Ramsdom 5/11: Rams Draft Michael Sam. Haul Yields Many “A” Grades

There were a lot of players the St. Louis Rams didn’t draft on Saturday; the final day of the 2014 NFL Draft. One of the ones they did is grabbing all the headlines...

By Brandon Bate@NoPlanB_ May 11, 2014, 6:51am CDT

Well folks, yesterday marked the conclusion of the 2014 NFL Draft. It’s going to be another 12...13 months before you’re able to satisfy those draft hunger pangs again. So, to recap, just who - and when - did the Rams select their newest players?

Rd	Pick	Overall	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	School
1	2	2	Greg Robinson	OT	6’5"	332	Auburn
1	13	13	Aaron Donald	DT	6’1"	285	Pittsburgh
2	9	41	Lamarcus Joyner	CB	5’8"	184	Florida St.
3	11	75	Tre Mason	RB	5’8"	207	Auburn
4	10	110	Mo Alexander	SS	6’1"	220	Utah St.
6	12	188	E.J. Gaines	CB	5’10"	190	Missouri
6	38	214	Garrett Gilbert	QB	6’4"	221	SMU
7	11	226	Mitchell Van Dyk	OT	6’7"	299	Portland St.
7	26	241	C.B. Bryant	FS	5’9"	198	Ohio St.
7	34	249	Michael Sam	DE	6’2"	261	Missouri
7	35	250	Demtrius Rhaney	C	6’2"	301	Tennessee St.

Tis the season for draft grades. Let’s hear yours...

St. Louis Rams Draft Wrap-Up: ESPN NFC West

Nick Wagoner sheds some insight on the Rams’ draft after it’s conclusion on Saturday. From best to riskiest, Nick’s got you covered...

And unless you were hiding under a rock, the most notable selection in the entirety of Day 3...

Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and the whole city of St. Louis. I'm using every once of this to achieve greatness!! pic.twitter.com/QESdOJVzsw
— Michael Sam (@MikeSamFootball) May 10, 2014

Rams, Fisher Did the Right Thing: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Say what you want about Rams coach Jeff Fisher, but no one has ever described him as weak, indecisive, timid or afraid. This coach is hardcore in his football beliefs.

Sam Should Feel Welcome in St. Louis: ESPN NFC West

Less than two hours east down Interstate 70 from his college stomping grounds at the University of Missouri, Michael Sam will take his shot at becoming the first openly gay player in the NFL.

Welcome to the squad @MikeSamFootball #D-LineShowtime
— Robert Quinn (@RQuinn94) May 10, 2014

Football is all about making plays, welcome to the Squad @MikeSamFootball Rams Nation accept you for who you are... #ShowTime
— J.Jenkz (@JjenkzLockdown) May 10, 2014

Proud to welcome @MikeSamFootball to the Rams. Glad we could add a great football player that knows how to put it all on the line. #GoRams
— Johnny Hekker (@JHekker) May 11, 2014

Winners and Losers of the 2014 NFL Draft: CBS Sports

Athletes always talk about "the zone." Jeff Fisher and Les Snead are there when it comes to the draft and the 2014 NFL Draft was no exception. It helps to always have a pair of first-round picks, sure, but they got those by making a blockbuster deal away from Robert Griffin III back in 2012 and then astutely moving around with their picks since then.

Once a Janitor at the EJD, Alexander Now a Player: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Less than two years ago, Maurice Alexander worked as a janitor in the Edward Jones Dome. Some of those duties included cleaning up after Rams home games.