Rams Look to Fill Void Left by Retiring Future Hall of Famer in Updated Mock Draft
Summary:
The Los Angeles Rams are faced with the task of finding a replacement for future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who recently announced his retirement. In a new mock draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., the Rams are projected to select Texas’ Byron Murphy II with the 19th overall pick. Kiper notes that Murphy shares a similar build to Donald and is considered the best interior pass-rusher in his draft class. While nose tackle Kobie Turner led the team in sacks last season, adding another interior pass-rusher like Murphy is seen as a wise move to offset Donald’s departure. Murphy’s impressive performance in college, including a 91.1 grade from Pro Football Focus and recognition as the best DT in his class by NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah, further strengthens the Rams’ potential pick.
