Luis Perez, the former quarterback from Texas A&M University-Commerce, is signing with the Los Angeles Rams as a UDFA per sources. The bizarreness of this story, this kid never played quarterback, in fact never played one down of high school football. The coaches wanted him to play receiver, he agreed, but he also bowled in a league, football conflicted with his bowling as it caused him to be late to his league games. So, therefore, he decided to walk away from football to bowl, something that he did well scoring 12 perfect games throughout his young career.
In a live interview, Perez told his story on how the urge of playing football again entered his mind. As the story continued, he admitted he never attended any football games while in high school until the last game of the season. At that point, when he seen his former teammates come walking out the locker room to enter the field, he had to desire to play the game again. (Watch Interview)

After graduating from high school, he walked on locally at Southwestern Junior College to play football. He visited the head football coach and told the coach that he like to try out for the team. He told the coach he never played high school football, the coach chuckled but gave him the opportunity to compete.

When practices started, he was ninth on the depth chart as a quarterback, but he continued to work hard as it paid off of him becoming the teams starter. The hard work of becoming didn’t pay stop there, it started to show on film that attracted four-year universities coaches attention. 

The 6’3” 220 pound Perez received a scholarship to play football at Texas A&M Commerce. Commerce a small town in East Texas, completely different from where Perez grew up in the beautiful city of Chula Vista, CA. He knew he needed to make the best of his opportunity because he was there for two purposes, getting his degree and playing football.​

Perez has been compared to the Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers when playing on the filed because of because of his patience and awareness. He sits in the pocket to scan the field for the open receiver, can extend the pocket to buy time or take off running for positive yardage. 

If you were to view the championship game video above, at 4:13 into the game, his pocket collapses forcing him to scramble to his left. Preventing a sack, he was able to extend the play and alertly tosses the ball out of bounds avoiding a grounding penalty. His display of intelligence identified him as an unselfish quarterback that move on to the game without negative yardage.

Perez has a high chance of joining the Rams training camp with an opportunity to win a roster spot. Rams currently have Jared Goff and Sean Mannion on the roster, and Brandon Allen not released from the injured reserve since being placed on it last season.

Mannion has the longest tenure of the quarterbacks enters the final year of his rookie contract. Mannion hasn't played up to the expectations of a quarterback typically drafted in the third round but played above average in the pre-season.

Provided if Perez can come in and play well in pre-season and outshines Mannion, you can potentially see Les Snead trading or releasing Mannion to save just under a $1M under the salary cap. The road Perez has taken in efforts of having the opportunity of making an NFL roster was quite bizarre, but he's an inspirational story for many that had faced challenges of succeeding to the next level.
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The Los Angeles Rams have signed a pair of additional UDFA players, linebacker Tegray Scales of Indiana University, and defensive tackle Dalton Keene Dalton Keene of Illinois State. Scales was the player that was projected on a few mock draft boards of being the Rams #87 overall pick.

Tegray Scales, the Ohio Associated Press Co-Defensive Player of the Year, has agreed with the Rams to UDFA contract. Scales outstanding year led him to record 102 tackles, 13 sacks, and two interceptions. He was not recruited heavily out of high school because he was a undersized linebacker.

Scales named All-Big Ten as a senior, as led the Hoosiers with 89 total tackles (12.5 tackles for loss), six sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. 

Dalton Keene, the 6’4”275-pound defensive tackle of Illinois State, finished third in the MVFC Defensive Player of the Year voting, receiving first-team accolades after compiling 45 tackles (13 tackles for loss), eight sacks, six pass break-ups, and two fumble recoveries.

Keene needs to gain about 20 pounds in order to solidify a natural position, as he has the frame of a defensive end and strength of a defensive tackle. 

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed with the second UDFA of the 2018 NFL Draft, Codey McElroy, tight end from SE Oklahoma State. Mcelroy is a player that has real talent as he’s played college baseball at the University of Texas, played minor league baseball with the Atlanta Braves organization, and he ended up at Oklahoma State to play basketball.

It seemed as if baseball and basketball wasnt enough for him to play, he then walked-on to Southeastern Oklahoma State to play football as a tightend. He's learned how to play tight end in a matter of weeks, as he caught three touchdown passes and helped the team to become the #19 nationally ranked team in Division II Fooball.

The 6’7” 260 pound McElroy, has great size to play as a NFL tight end. He ran a 4.69 40 yard at his pro day, as that would have been the fifth fastest of the tight ends at the 2018 NFL Draft. He caught 14 passes for 173 yards and five touchdowns. The statistics don’t speak in volume, however he was used as a red zone target, where he caught five touchdowns. That can’t be overlooked, and will transition well at the next level.

As a former professional shortstop, and collegiate power-forward, his transition from sport-to-sport, shows this kid is very talented.

The Los Angeles Rams agree to terms with USC receiver Steven Mitchell. Mitchell, becomes the first player of the 2018 NFL Draft, to be added to the teams roster as a UDFA (un-drafted free agent). His career was cut short by injuries that he sustained while playing for the Trojans. He tore ligaments in his right knee during the summer of 2013, that forced him to red-shirt. The next year, he played in 11 games, but was sidelined for two games, after spraining his knee. Prior to that  season, he  injured his knee and required a hernia to be repaired, that forced him from participating in the spring practices.

Mitchell’s junior season was shortened again from an knee injury, as he only played in seven games registering 24 receptions, 226 receiving yards, and one touchdown. Mitchell started seven of 11 games as a senior, making  41 catches for 644 yards and four touchdowns .

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, the third overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, threw passes to Mitchell at USC. It was miserable that Mitchell’s draft status was affected by his history of medical issues. If it wasn’t for the injuries, the versatility as a receiver and kick-return specialist, he may be a middle round draft selection.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Micah Kaiser ILB from Virgina with their 147th pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. Kiser visited the Rams as they were impressed with his workout, and Wade Phillips was opitmisting of selecting. He;s a great fit for the 3-4 scheme as Phillips likes the kid combination of tackling and pass coverage.

The Rams selecting Kiser fills the absence of Alec Ogletree who the Rams traded to the New York Giants. Kiser has a great opportunity to come in and start day one at linebacker.

The Los Angeles Rams selected with their 135th pick of the 2018 NFL Draft on defensive end John Franklin-Meyers, from Stephan F. Austin University. Franklin was first-team all-conference in 2016, leading the Lumberjacks with 32 tackles (14.5 tackles for loss), and eight sacks and also ranking eighth in the FCS with four forced fumbles.

It was a long anticipating wait for the Ram fans to finally hear a defensive player name called in the draft. The Rams traded their 136th draft selection to the Carolina Panthers for the 147the and 197th selections. Wade Phillips has the eye on good talent and anxious to get the kid on the field.

The Los Angeles Rams select Brian Allen, center from Michigan State, with their #111th pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. Projected as a seventh round selection, apparently the Rams front office saw more potential in Allen perhaps the NFL scouts and analyst may have overlooked.

Les Snead continue to address the needs of the Rams on the offensive side of the team preparing for the future. The Rams have two more additional picks in the fourth round and five selections in the sixth.

Allen has a great opportunity to learn behind a great veteran center John Sullivan, to whom the Rams have resigned to a new two-year contract extension. Perfect timing for the Rams to draft TCU's offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom as the third round choice, and follow up in the fourth round with selecting Allen. Rams are definitely building for the future, with these two selections, and will focus on defense with the next few picks.

Roger Saffold, the longest-tenured Los Angeles Ram, walked across the stage at AT&T Stadium, suddenly he informs the crowd that the Rams were finally making a selection. Saffold would also remind them of the fact that his team was “The NFC West Champions!” However, as he announced the Rams selection of Joseph Noteboom, the 6’5”309-pound offensive tackle from Texas Christian University, the cheers seemed to quiet down.

The Rams selection caught many of their fans by surprise, as many had expected for a linebacker or pass rusher to be selected. The team is in desired need for filling those voids, as they traded linebackers Alec Ogletree and Robert Quinn this past off-season.

Noteboom, the Big-12 a three-time All-Academic player never missed a game since his freshman year. He started his career at right tackle before sliding over to the “blind-side” tackle his junior year. He is a very agile lineman and has nifty feet that help’s assist him with excellent pass protection skills. (See Video)

Viewing the positives by selecting Noteboom, the Rams are gaining a player with an “iron man” background. His durability is showing that he’s a physical player, and is dependable. There are a few flaws that need to correct, but there’s no question in my mind, its nothing Aaron Kromer (Rams offensive line coach) can fix.

Andrew Whitworth, the Rams starting left tackle, with about two good seasons to play, the young Noteboom can potentially become Whitworth’s replacement. The Rams captain can become a great teacher to Noteboom by teaching him the tricks and ropes of the game.

The Rams have a total of eight selections (three fourth round and five-six round), when they pick tomorrow, adding one additional pick via trade by the Oakland Raiders.  The Raiders used that pick to select LSU’s Arden Key from the draft spot that the Rams initially were to choose. Expect for the Rams to go defensive heavy when they start at pick #111 tomorrow afternoon.

​​AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, will host the 2018 NFL Draft. Cleveland Browns, you are officially on the clock! Who will be the Browns select as the overall pick, will it be USC's Sam Darnold-QB, Penn St. Saquon Barkley-RB, UCLA's Josh Rosen-QB, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield-QB or North Carolina State Bradley Chubb EDGE?
 
However, here on the west coast in Los Angeles, CA; thousands of Rams fans were eager to know who the #87th overall pick announcement. The primary need is for an inside-linebacker and EDGE rushers. This draft is loaded with talented EDGE rushers and linebackers, however, the question will who will the best fit when the Rams select?
 
The Rams again for the second consecutive year, will have to wait until day two of the second round to make their first selection. Les Snead (Rams GM) and head second-year head coach Sean McVay, managed to pull off one of the greatest draft drafting players who contributed well to the team.
 
Rookie tight-end Gerald Everett had his moments, receiver Cooper Kupp set a rookie record for receptions, and Safety John Johnson III was rated as one highest safety last season. Receiver Josh Reynolds had his moments, defensive tackle Tanzel Smart had a couple of starts, and linebacker Samson Ebukam played well in the second half of the season.
 
Expectations are the Rams may make another move to trade up in the draft to grab a player they've had on the radar, but only inquiring minds will like to know the outcome

Les Snead and the entire staff waited patiently in the war room to carefully monitor the draft and observed the selections of players that potentially were on the draft board. The thoughts of moving up was tempting as Snead flirted with the idea of trading their #2018 Third Round Selection #87, #2018 Fourth Round (#111), #2019 First Round, #2019 Third Round (Compensatory) to the Cleveland Browns for their #2018 Second Round (#1 pick), #2018 Second Round (#3 pick), and the Brown’s #2018 Second Round (#64 pick) to address both the best available players and needs.

Instead, Snead stucked with the initial plan to draft based on needs with the players that were available. 
Rams will select Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, EDGE, Oklahoma at #87, but, if he’s not there, the contingency plan is to select Dorance Armstrong Jr, EDGE, Kansas.

Both players are unique with great fits to the 3-4 Wade Phillips scheme and can make immediate impact their rookie season. Phillips have the talent of Armstrong Jr as resemblance of Demarcus Ware in statue, and Okoronkwo as a Elvis Dumerville. Ogbonnia has the better arsenal of pass rush moves and more explosive from the edge.

Staying with the plan, the Rams needed to replace Alec Ogletree inside, as their top choice was Josey Jewell, ILB/OLB, Iowa. If Jewell is not available, Rams will select Micah Kaiser, ILB, Virginia. Jewell and Kaiser, both are physical and strong, love to play in a box against the run with average coverage skills. Rams brought both of this players in for visits and were impressed with what they brought to the team. Great fits for the 3-4 as Wade Phillips gets the best out of the one that is selected.​

​Rams select the Mountain Man of the west, Alex Cappa, OG, Humboldt State, who was waiting to receive a phone call from an NFL team. Cappa has the size for a tackle as he played in college, but will probably be a better fit at the guard position. Offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, can assist Cappa with the transition very comfortably.

Roger Saffold enters his 10th year, subsequently where his career was decimated by injuries, finally played a full season. The aging Saffold played well last season, however was not reward for his efforts as he was snubbed from the Pro Bowl.

Jamon Brown, the weakest of the Rams offensive line, future is in question as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. The Rams looks to upgrade at that position, and with selecting Cappa, believes they made the correct choice.

Mason Cole, the productive offensive lineman from the University of Michigan, is a versatile player that played all over the offensive line. Cole, started left tackle as a true freshman and sophomore, anchored down at center his junior year, and moved back to left tackle his senior year.

Besides Cole being versatile, he also was durable while starting 51 career games, 38 career starts at tackle, 13 career starts at center, as he was named a three time All-Big Ten Selection. Rob Havenstein who is also in his final year of his rookie contract, the Rams have received calls with trades involving Havenstein.

Ram select Brandon Parker at this pick who was projected high as a fourth draft pick who seemed to slide in the draft. There was concern of Parker’s strength as he elected not participate in the bench press at the 2018 NFL Combine. However, at his North Carolina A&T Pro Day, he managed to gut out 20 reps on the bench,  as it seemed that he was going to peak out at 10 reps.

At 6’8”, has very long with a 7’4” wing span, but doesn’t have the muscle tone or mass. Parker’s body will easily put on 15 pound of muscle because of his lean body. The Rams selects a player that has the durabilty to play every down. Never missed a down to injury, and the bright spot never gave up a sack his entire career. A very disciplined player that only been penalized four times his entire career. 

Probably will be a one or two year project, and play behind Andrew Whitworth who can educate him further on the NFL game. Parker can be used as a plug and play lineman if needed, however, better fit as a project. He’s definite a excellent candidate to be the predecessor of Whitworth when he decides to call it a career.

Rams select Akrum Wadley as the change of pace back to spare Todd Gurley. Wadley the explosive back from Iowa that has the capability of making tacklers miss and big play ability. More quick than fast, however, rushed over 1,000 yards his last two seasons.  A back with pass catching ability, and mismatch for linebackers in coverage. Dangerous on screen passes, and has the ability run a NFL route tree.

Rams select Jalyn Holmes who slid in the draft based on the fact he was not a starter. However, the time played was very productive. Is a proto-type fit for the 3-4 as a defensive end, that has the ability to play the three and five technique. Has a very effective bull rush that will cause disruption to any run or pass game. Rams have several players that are former first round picks, however, Holmes can contribute and help define an already deep front.

Azeem Victor is selected at linebacker because the kid has the potential to be a big star in the league. However, slid in the draft because of off the field issues which resulted in two suspensions while at the University of Washington. Wade Phillips observed Victor on film and enjoyed his tenacious approach to tackle running backs. A heavy-hitting linebacker that loves to hit anything in sight, and has great pursuit to the ball carrier. Will be very viable on special teams and will be optimistic that he can become a starter in the near future.

​A&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, will host the 2018 NFL Draft. Cleveland Browns, you are officially on the clock! Who will be the Browns select as the overall pick, will it be USC's Sam Darnold-QB, Penn St. Saquon Barkley-RB, UCLA's Josh Rosen-QB, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield-QB or North Carolina State Bradley Chubb EDGE?
 
However, here on the west coast in Los Angeles, CA; thousands of Rams fans are eager to know who will be selected at the #87th overall pick will be selected. The major need is for a inside-linebacker and EDGE rushers. This draft is loaded with talented EDGE rushers and linebackers, however, the question will who will the best fit when the Rams selects?
 
The Rams again for the second consecutive year, will have to wait until day two of the second round to make their first selection. Les Snead (Rams GM) and head second year head coach Sean McVay, managed to pull off one of the greatest draft drafting players who contributed well to the team.
 
Rookie tight-end Gerald Everett had his moments, receiver Cooper Kupp set a rookie record for receptions, and Safety John Johnson III was rated as one highest safety last season. Receiver Josh Reynolds had a his moments, defensive tackle Tanzel Smart had a couple of starts, and linebacker Samson Ebukam played well in the second half of the season.
 
Expectations are the Rams may make another move to trade up in the draft to grab a player they've had on the radar, but only inquiring minds will find out.
 
So let’s go and see how Doug Nelson selects in his mock draft

Josey Jewell is the ultimate production vs. combine  dilemma guy. There is no denying his production on the field at Iowa, and likewise, there is no denying that fact that his combine numbers, and overall athleticism, leave a lot of questions. But he played well at a big-time program in a big-time conference, and was a tough, smart tackling machine. MY PREDICTION

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I don't know if Ogoronkwo will be available here, but if he is the Rams should grab him. While he isn't perfect, his upside as a pass rusher could make the Rams defense downright scary to opposing quarterbacks. Donald, Suh, Brockers and...Okoronkwo? Jimmy Garrappolo, Russell Wilson, and Sam Bradford (or whoever takes over for him once he gets injured, as usual), meet your worst nightmare. Ogoronkwo needs work defending the run, but the NFL has very much become a passing league and Ogoronkwo could be a pass rushing machine. Can you imagine what Wade Phillips could do with this guy? I hope we get to find out. Arden Key or Josh Sweat would also be great picks here, but I am guessing they will be gone by this point.
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As much as the Rams need linebackers the offensive line needs to be addressed as well. The problem is that by the time you get to this point in the draft, the "sure things" from major programs are gone. But Alex Cappa may be available (hopefully). He was a man among boys at Humboldt State, and you have to love his size and his nasty attitude. Scouts disagree about whether he projects as a tackle or guard in the NFL, but he is a mountain of a man with a brawlers disposition. My guess is that NFL coaching can turn this diamond-in-the-rough into a force to be reckoned with. He is certainly worth taking a shot on at this point in the draft.
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While Armstrong played Defensive End in college, most scouts think he projects well playing outside in a 3-4. With Connor Barwin  (probably) not returning to Los Angeles and a lack of experienced edge rushers on the Rams roster, I would expect a heavy emphasis on that area from the team in the draft. Armstrong will need some work learning the finer points of the position, so I don't know that he is a guy you can expect to start immediately. Armstrong could be the kind of guy that everyone looks back on as a "steal" a few years down the road. A bit of a project, but one with a potentially huge upside.
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Wide receiver is not necessarily a position of need for the Rams, but sometimes you have to roll the dice on a player you really like. Vyncint Smith is another guy who could end up being a "steal." Lightning fast with above average height, he's a guy  who potentially could end up being a star. He's also known as a hard worker, and you know what they say about what happens when hard work meets ability. Yes, he played at a school very few people have heard of, and the caliber of the defenders was a far cry from the people he would face on Sundays. But you can always make an argument for tall, fast guys who aren't afraid of hard work as NFL receivers.

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It's every Ram fans worst nightmare..a season ending injury to Todd Gurley [I don't even like writing it]. We have Malcolm Brown as the top reserve. Brown has his moments, but he is a bit of a plodder. The speedy Justin Davis offers some breakaway ability, but he has a serious tendency towards fumbling. If only we had a smaller, quicker back to complement Brown...one who could hold onto the ball. Enter Roc Thomas from Jacksonville State. Yeah, you aren't going to give him the ball 25 times a game. But as a change-of-pace member of a running back by committee group, he can make things happen. Think of Brown as "Mr. Inside" and Thomas as "Mr. Outside," a shifty, athletic type who can make people miss and take the ball up the field. No, they won't entirely replace Todd Gurley, but together they are good enough to give the Rams a serviceable running game.
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A couple of qualifiers on this pick. A lot of people think Lauletta will be gone before this. And I don't know how the Rams brain trust really feels about Sean Mannion OR whether they would be willing to carry three quarterbacks. But if there are concerns about Mannion's ability to come in and play well if needed, you can make a pretty good argument for picking Lauletta. He threw for over 3,700 yards as a Senior, with 28 touchdowns versus only 12 picks. He was also the MVP of the Senior Bowl, which means stepping up in the quality of defenders on the other side of the ball didn't bother him. Yes, Lauletta has a questionable arm by NFL standards. But if there is a coach on the planet who could find a way to utilize his strengths and use him effectively, it is Sean McVay.
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Kenny Young has about everything you could want in an NFL linebacker, except maybe ideal size. He is a fast, fluid natural athlete who excels in pass coverage. If the Rams at some point decide to part ways with Mark Barron, Young could offer a younger, cheaper alternative. Even if Barron stays, Young offers a lot to like. He could be a liability against the power running game--he tends to get overwhelmed by larger blockers at the point of attack--but how many linebackers plays every down these days anyway? A lot of people think Kenny Young can flat out play. And there is always a place for linebackers who fit that description.

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Who is the 6-foot-2 240 pound Azeem Victor?
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As a sophomore, Victor was named as a All Pac-12 Honorable Mention, recording 95 tackles (nine for loss), 1 ½ sacks and breaking up six passes. He started 10 games his junior year and was being considered as a first-team All-Pac-12 Player before breaking his leg. He was having a promising collegiate career before hitting a bump his junior season. Victor suffered a broken leg against the USC Trojans, which cost him to miss the remainder of the season. The 2017 season didn’t far any better, as the Huskies head coach Chris Petersen suspended Victor from the team’s first game for violating team rules. Later that season, he would be arrested for a DUI charge and was again suspended.

Strength
Has very active and quick feet, rarely being caught flat-footed. A very aggressive linebacker that attacks the blockers and to gain an advantage to make the play. Is a very hard and heavy hitter as he accelerates to attempt to run through the ball carrier making punishing tackles. Has exceptional coverage skills that allow him the ability to cover running backs or tight ends. He has a great vision and is very aware of screenplays, stretched runs or backs trying to cut back for extra yardage. Good sideline to sideline pursuit allowing the sideline to be an extra tackler. Never shy's away from contact, willing to initiate the contact with any player on the field. Watches cutback lanes rarely get caught on the wrong side of a moving blocker. Ability to set up quarterback to force throws to create turnovers or small windows to throw through.
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Weakness
There are concerns about his mental state as he was suspended twice in a season. Mindset can be compromised and weaken and seems to fade if he’s not in control of the situation. Lack of communication with the coaching staff, and will be able to receive and process the team rules and conditions. Score at the 2018 NFL Combine is questionable, as he only recorded 19 reps on the bench press, as 23-25 reps is a better score for a linebacker. Physicality may raise questions but has natural strength. Pursuit speed and closeout burst are below average. Needs to find a stick and move with hands to keep himself clear from blocks. Can be slow to find his man after play-action and is below average in mirroring pass catchers. Increased weight game may not transition well with his body if not getting stronger in the gym.​
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Is he a great fit for the Rams?
It boils down to which Azeem Victor that show's up to the playing field. Will you see the player that once was projected as a late first round or early second player from his first two seasons; or will you get the player of his last two years where it involves a suspended twice in the same season of his senior year. Victor has a high motor and forceful with a gap to gap penetration, who can knock out any sized running back. Good fit for at the ILB position, but probably will excel on special teams or sub-package schemes. Projected in the late round as he would reunite with three current Los Angeles Rams and UW alumnus, Marcus Peters, Cory Littleton, and Jake Eldrenkamp. The question raised is which round of the 2018 NFL Draft  Victor will hear his name announced.

​Draft Prediction
6th - 7th Round

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NFL Comparison
​Vontaze Burflict, Cincinnati Bengals

Who is the 6-foot-5 283 pound Jalyn Holmes?
Holmes arrived at Ohio State weighing a mere 235 pounds, and used his free time to transform his body while playing behind a stacked Buckey defensive front nearly his entire career. His senior season, he virtually was third on the depth chart behind Sam Hubbard, Nick Bosa, and Tyquan Lewis. He didn’t get as much of playing time as a true starter or produced monster stats, but his talent on the field was bright. Bulking up to 280 lbs, Holmes needed to seek attention from all the NFL scouts who were in scouting for defensive end help. Holmes ended his Buckeye career with 84 tackles (14 tackles for loss), five sacks, and three forced fumbles. In 2016 and 2017, he was named as a All Big-Ten Honorable Mention selection.

Strengths
Competent spin move that when combined with momentum is hard to block beside his incredible length makes him versatile. Has experience playing all over the defensive line, as a five-technique, three-technique and even as a nose tackle in a sub package. Has a strong bull rush that sends offensive lineman backward. Moves laterally with efficiency, able to get off blocks.

Weakness
Holmes is not overly athletic, needs coaching up regarding his technique specifically his hand's placement, need hand use technique and ability to dip and shed blocks along with consistency.  Doesn't string together pass rush or disengagement moves consistently. Lacks a counter move as a pass rusher. Lack of speed limits potential as an edge rusher, tends to hesitate when he has to make a decision on which gap to defend, allowing him to run up the arch too often as five-technique.

Is he a fit for the Rams?
Yes, Holmes could shine in a Wade Phillips 3-4 defensive scheme with his ability to push the pocket. Having a  good play at the 2018 Senior Bowl, NFL scouts see prosperous in his future professional career than how his collegiate career reflected. He still has raw skills but he has the power, burst, and speed you want to see out of a pass-rushing defensive end. He is long in length like DeMarcus Ware, in which Phillips can love. Has a high upside to be a productive pass-rushing defensive end in an already talented Los Angeles Rams defensive front.
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​Draft Prediction
4th - 6th Round

Strengths
Has a very high football I.Q., that allows him to dominate in different fronts and stunts. Very active with his hands and arm to dominates the initial point of attack. Has the ability to be a complete nightmare if matched up in an isolated one-on-one against the opposing tight ends.
Very patient with stunt moves through inside gaps, which can destroy blockers that have gotten out of position. Very relentless and urgent pursuer of the ball, that can beat any lineman with twists, stunts, and counters. Very versatile as he plays as a down lineman or as a standup edge rusher. Perfect fit for a 3-4 defensive scheme with the ability to drop into coverage.

Weakness
Can benefit by generating more explosiveness at the snap of the ball, slight hesitation. Need to add more play strength and convert his speed to power to generate an effective bull rush against the opposing tackles. Need to recognize double teams and react quickly as he can get sandwiched and neutralized by a strong and physical tackle. Does have a lack of high-end closing speed that results in him missing tackles that can create negative plays. Can get overaggressive at times and bite inside allowing the ball carriers with gaps to run through for huge gains.

Is he a fit for the Rams?
It’s not a question whether if he’s a fit, its more like will he be available in the third round? Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips would love to draft Bosa. The versatile defender can play with his hands in the ground or as a standup edge. His physical traits are exactly what Phillips like to see out of a potential edge player at the next level. Scouts are concerned that on film, he doesn’t demonstrate a lot of pure athleticism, nothing that makes you say wow! He is projected to be a day two selection, will have the opportunity to start as a rookie edge and backup his nickname as “The Money Man”.

Draft Prediction
2nd - 3rd Round

NFL Comparison 
Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins

Who is the 6-foot-6 265 pound Arden Key?
​Arden Key made a name for himself on his very first collegiate snap, introducing himself to the LSU Tiger fans. In the Tiger’s season opener against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the heralded true-freshman sacked the starting current Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback, Dak Prescott. He led a very promising and successful freshman season, however, he truly flourishes in his sophomore year. He established 12 sacks which include the two, (one for a safety) on Lamar Jackson, the 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner. The Tiger’s went on to defeat the Louisville Cardinals in the Citrus Bowl, with a 29-9 victory. His production on the field that season earned him second-team All-SEC honors from his 12 sacks, 56 tackles (14 ½ tackles for loss), and adding three forced fumbles to his success. He left the program during the spring of 2017 for personal reasons but returned for the fall practices. He required surgery on his shoulder that offseason, causing him to miss the first two games of his junior campaign. In his return, he would suffer an injury to his hand which caused him to miss more play but finished his junior year with only 33 tackles (5.5 for loss), four sacks, and one forced fumble.
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Strength
Key is a freakish athlete that is blessed both size and speed that allows him to never gives up on a play. He has exceptionally long arms and a long body. Very explosive in getting around the tackles from the edge. Possess good speed with the ability to chase down ball carriers and tackle from behind. Has versatility to get away with snaps at the three-technique, with the ability to drop into coverage. When the defense needed a big play, he was there to answer the call.

Weakness
Key’s long frame can work as a disadvantage as he needs to add more strength. He struggles to disengage from the block, and not consistent with impacting the run game despite his knack for double digits in tackles for loss. Can be a one-trick pony as he lacks pass rush moves outside of speed from the edge. Tends to telegraph his moves by showing his early allowing the tackles to counter, and telegraphs his spin move. Injuries are of concern from his shoulder and hand he sustained last season. Increasing weight gain is of interest as well as gaining some nearly 30 pounds since the season. Can be undisciplined at the time as he is fooled often with option plays.

Is he a fit for the Rams
Yes, Key has a tremendous upside and is an exciting player. He has the talent to be a first-round selection, but concerns with him leaving LSU his sophomore year raised red flags and concerns. Key is an incredible athlete, but he has a lot of flaws to work out to become an impactful player in the NFL. Key is raw, but Wade Phillips defensive scheme can bring out the best of his talent that will allow him to become an absolute monster. He never gives up as he plays to the sound of the whistle. The Los Angeles Rams just may him as a contingency plan in the third round if higher graded players are already selected.

Draft Prediction
2nd - 4th Round

NFL Comparison
​Leonard Floyd, Chicago Bears

Who is the 6-foot-4  251 pound Josh Sweat?
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​Sweat starred at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va, and during his senior year, he tore his ACL and dislocated his knee. Sweat was regarded as one of the nations most highly recruited player by every major program, and on their recruiting radar. However, it didn’t dissuade the programs to cease from pursuing him and optimistic of his intent to sign with that program. Sweat was part of Florida State’s consensus top-five recruiting class in 2015, as he graduated early from Smith High school and enrolled early into Florida State, to participate in the spring practices. In 2016, he suffered yet another injury, as he suffered a torn MCL (Meniscus Cartilage Ligament). Sweat junior season he started 12 games with 56 tackles (12.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks, and three pass breakups. Sweat decided to forego his senior year and declared for the 2018 NFL Draft. The Florida State Seminole’s qualified for the Independence Bowl against Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and Sweat decided not to play in the bowl game as he would prepare for the combine. At that 2018 NFL Combine, Sweat impressed the NFL scouts as he ran a blazing 4.53 in the 40 Yard dash, which was the fastest of all the defensive linemen. He jumped 39.5” in the vertical jump and leaped 124” in the broad jump. Sweat earned ACC All-American Honorable Mention as a freshman, and also was on the Nagurski Award Watch List.

Strength
Nicknamed as “The Freak”, he is every bit of that on the field, very explosive off the point of attack, and able to beat tackles inside with his lateral quickness. Has the ability to adjusts and reacts well in traffic in pursuit to the ball carrier. Has the exceptional quality of moves and stunts to beat blockers. He possesses the ideal arm length and hand size as an edge rusher at the next level. Is a perfect fit as a weak side and strong side 4-3 Edge rusher or Edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme. Has great ability to create negative plays for losses. Despite to major knee injuries, still lethal as a pass rusher. Uses his hands well and play below pad level.

Weakness
For starters, he has medical concerns with his history of multiple knee injuries. Must get hands up higher with bigger linemen to create more leverage, and need to add a counter move to avoid becoming a one-dimensional as a pass rusher. He lacks the ability to stun tackles onto their heels with a power rush, tends to key on blocker rather than the ball carrier. Has an undersized frame to play with his hand in the ground from the edge, but essentially needs to get stronger and beneficial by putting on weight with more muscle mass.

Is he a fit for the Rams?
Absolutely, the Los Angeles Rams are in a desire need of an edge rusher as they traded away Robert Quinn, and not resigning veteran Connor Barwin. Despite his knee injuries, he is a prolific rusher and has the knack to create negative run plays. Wade Phillips is probably salivating on Sweat to be around with the #87 picked. He is a player that can come in and start right away, and shore up the edge. His knee injuries affect his draft status of 2018 NFL Draft, which is perfect for the Rams.

Draft Comparison
3rd - 4th Round

NFL Comparison
Jordan Jenkins, New York Jets