I'm a Rams fan I think we will take another DT in round one, as we still can't stop the run.
Scouting Report also has the Rams taking a DT.
13. ST. LOUIS RAMS
AMOBI OKOYE DT | Louisville | Scouting Report
Once again the Rams defense was abysmal in 2006, especially against the run, so the odds are they will be looking for some help in the front seven. Inside at tackle Jimmy Kennedy has not lived up to his lofty draft status and will be hitting the open market soon while La'Roi Glover has not really panned out after being brought in as a free agent so it would not be shocking to see them look to bring in an elite young talent in the middle. The NFL Draft has rarely, if ever, seen a prospect like Okoye, who played in college as a 16-year-old true freshman and as a result will still only be a 20-year-old rookie next fall despite having four years of Division I experience. Okoye is coming off a terrific '06 campaign and an eye-opening performance at the Senior Bowl so his stock is soaring right now and teams are falling in love with his upside, which is through the roof. Outside linebacker and defensive end are also considerations and don't rule out Ted Ginn, Jr. either, who would be a major upgrade on special teams and help replace Kevin Curtis as Isaac Bruce's heir apparent at wide receiver if he does indeed bolt as a free agent as expected.
Scouting Report
Amobi Okoye
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 317 | 40-Time: 5.15
Official Bio
Strengths:
Extremely strong...A solid athlete with good measurables...Stout against the run and is able to take on multiple blockers...Gets a good push and will collapse the pocket...Is able to shed blocks and clog up the middle...Shows great instincts for the game and is still developing...Smart player who is mature beyond his years and wants to improve...Quick and will penetrate and rush the passer...Still has a ton of potential and he could really be physically molded by a pro strength coach.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't always play with proper leverage...Does not have a great burst of closing speed...Has to develop some additional pass rush moves...Is inconsistent and will disappear from the action at times...Needs some technique work and is not yet a finished product...Is he overrated simply due to his being extraordinarily young?
Notes:
Has four years of Division I playing experience but will still only be a 20-year-old rookie in the NFL...A native of Nigeria who tested into the 9th grade as a 12-year-old and played at Louisville as a 16-year-old true freshman in '03...The NFL Draft has never seen a prospect quite like this and even though he is already a very good player now it's his upside that is really intriguing...Impact interior lineman
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