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Much like all the other years, the LA Rams didn’t have a first round pick in 2020. That didn’t mean that there wasn’t considerable pressure on the draft class to produce, with or without a normal offseason.
The Rams were hoping that Cam Akers could fill at least part of the role that Todd Gurley left behind. Or that Van Jefferson could do the same at wide receiver after trading Brandin Cooks for the pick to acquire him. And maybe Terrell Lewis could become a pass rusher of importance with Dante Fowler in Atlanta. Rounding out day two, Terrell Burgess might be able to pick up snaps at safety following Eric Weddle’s retirement.
LA’s draft class ended up producing two key rookies, but only one of them came from day two.
Though it took more than half of the season for him to get opportunities as a starter, Akers finished the year as one of the best offensive rookies in the league. He appears ready to become the featured back in Sean McVay’s offense next season.
The other regular who got drafted by the Rams last season was sixth round pick Jordan Fuller and it was him, not Burgess, who solidified himself as an early answer at safety. Fuller had 60 tackles, three interceptions, and five batted passes in 12 games. It would be surprising if he weren’t a starter in Week 1.
How confident are you that the rest of the Rams 2020 rookie class will be ready to contribute next season?
Poll
How confident are you that Cam Akers can be the featured running back for the Rams in 2021?
This poll is closed
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69%
4 (the most)
(333 votes) -
27%
3
(130 votes) -
2%
2
(13 votes) -
0%
1
(4 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that Van Jefferson can be the Rams’ starting WR3 in 2021?
This poll is closed
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29%
4 (the most)
(130 votes) -
46%
3
(203 votes) -
21%
2
(94 votes) -
2%
1
(9 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that Terrell Lewis can be healthy in 2021?
This poll is closed
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5%
4 (the most)
(23 votes) -
25%
3
(110 votes) -
50%
2
(220 votes) -
18%
1
(79 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that Terrell Burgess can earn a starting role on the defense in 2021?
This poll is closed
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25%
4 (the most)
(107 votes) -
44%
3
(191 votes) -
26%
2
(113 votes) -
3%
1
(17 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that tight end Brycen Hopkins can replace Gerald Everett in 2021?
This poll is closed
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16%
4 (the most)
(67 votes) -
35%
3
(147 votes) -
34%
2
(142 votes) -
14%
1
(59 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that Jordan Fuller can be a long-term answer at safety for the Rams?
This poll is closed
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74%
4 (the most)
(311 votes) -
22%
3
(92 votes) -
2%
2
(11 votes) -
0%
1
(3 votes)
Poll
How confident are you that G Tremayne Anchrum can help the Rams at some point?
This poll is closed
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6%
4 (the most)
(25 votes) -
22%
3
(91 votes) -
47%
2
(195 votes) -
23%
1
(97 votes)
Poll
Do you remember Sam Sloman?
This poll is closed
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29%
Yes
(116 votes) -
70%
Oh gee... yeah, I remember him
(274 votes)