Los Angeles Rams seven-round 2020 NFL mock draft

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Carlos Basham 2020 NFL Draft
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Round 2, 52nd Overall: Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest

Edge rusher stands out as one of the more obvious needs on the Rams roster. They simply need to find more talent at the position and hopefully a guy who can have a long-term impact. With their second-round selection, the fill that edge rusher need by bringing in Carlos Basham Jr. out of Wake Forest.

Basham is quick off of the ball and consistently gets good upfield burst. He is not the most athletically gifted player on the edge, but Basham has a nice combination of quickness and power that allows him to make plays against the run and as a pass rusher. The Los Angeles Rams find themselves a talented player at an important position of need with this pick.

Round 3, 84th Overall: Trey Adams, OT, Washington

The Rams offensive line has been an absolute nightmare this season. They have struggled to open up holes in the running game and protect quarterback Jared Goff all season long. The Rams have needs at both the interior offensive line and offensive tackle that must be addressed this offseason. With their third-round pick, address their need at offensive tackle by bringing in Trey Adams.

Adams is a rock-solid left tackle who excels as both a run blocker and a pass protector. He is extremely powerful at the point of attack and shows tremendous natural hand usage. Adams also shows good mobility for an offensive lineman, mirroring opposing edge rushers extremely well in pass protection.

The only real issue here is durability. Adams suffered a torn ACL in 2017 and missed most of 2018 with a back injury. He has stayed healthy this season, but the long-term durability concerns are legitimate, which is why he has slipped so far in this mock draft. Taking Adams would be a bit of a risky pick, but if it hits, the Los Angeles Rams will have found their franchise left tackle of the future.