2014 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Miller's Final 7-Round Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Andrew Mccoy In all likelihood, St. Louis will trade this pick on draft day. Les Snead, general manager of the Rams, loves to wheel and deal, and the No. 2 overall pick holds tremendous value in such a deep draft.
The Rams have put the pick up for sale, but in a mock draft without trades predicted, it's important to think about what they would do if their asking price isn't met. What if the Atlanta Falcons are only interested in trading up for Clowney? Then the Rams would need to have a plan to use this pick.
With needs at wide receiver, cornerback, free safety and along the offensive line, the Rams can go a number of directions here, but only one player at those areas of need is a value at pick No. 2.
The Pick: WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson
The Rams have invested heavily in wide receivers, but none have paid off. If this is the year to find out whether or not Sam Bradford can be the team's franchise quarterback, he needs weapons around him. Watkins would give them a legitimate option at wide receiver, filling the role Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey, Brian Quick and Chris Givens have struggled to step into.
Watkins brings size, power and speed to the position, and with Jared Cook, Kenny Britt and Austin Pettis also in the lineup, he could open things up in an offense that desperately needs a spark in the passing game.
While an offensive tackle could be the pick here, the Rams have a good duo with Jake Long (once healthy) and Joe Barksdale. Head coach Jeff Fisher can win with those tackles.