{"id":852262,"date":"2026-04-04T00:03:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852262\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T00:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:03:25","slug":"cbs-sports-7-round-mock-draft-rams-take-spencer-fano-in-the-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852262\/","title":{"rendered":"CBS Sports 7-round mock draft: Rams take Spencer Fano in the first"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Who did Edwards give to the Rams? Let\u2019s take a look and I\u2019ll give a few of my own thoughts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1teeyfa8 ls9zuh1\">There is not a position Los Angeles has to address in the first round. The Rams could take their chances with Warren McClendon at right tackle, but Spencer Fano is too talented for them to feel as though they have to go down that path. They could also tap into the depth at receiver in this draft class on Day 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">A lot of mock drafts pencil an offensive tackle for the Rams, and most fans assume that is because the NFL media is forgetting about last year\u2019s emergence of RT Warren McClendon. McClendon could be in line for a new contract to remain in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. Still, Fano would provide immediate insurance and has unique position flexibility to potentially play all five spots along the offensive line including center. The Rams probably need a new center in 2027 to replace Coleman Shelton, and Fano is probably better from day one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Is this a luxury pick and not really suited to the Rams\u2019 \u201call in\u201d approach? Probably.<\/p>\n<p>Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Williams isn\u2019t a player that you often hear discussed in a draft class with a lot of different styles to fall in love with. He\u2019s listed at 5-11, 187 lbs. and runs a 4.41 40-yard dash. Williams was productive on a consistent basis at the college level and has experience as a punt returner, which could be useful for the Rams as they recommit to special teams.<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">We know the Rams are sniffing around on the linebacker class based on their reported top 30 visits. Boettcher plays football with a brand of physicality, though his physical traits aren\u2019t anything to fall in love with. He\u2019s a below average caliber of athlete and will likely make his first NFL impact on special teams. LA doesn\u2019t necessarily prioritize athletic traits at the linebacker position. Dipping into the pool in the third round would mark the Rams\u2019 first such pick since selecting Ernest Jones.<\/p>\n<p>Febechi Nwaiwu, iOL, Oklahoma<\/p>\n<p>Chip Trayanum, RB, Toledo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Who did Edwards give to the Rams? 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