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2020 NFL Draft: Grading and analyzing all 255 picks for all 32 teams

By Sayre Bedinger

UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in Athens, Ohio during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in Athens, Ohio during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images) /
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2020 NFL Draft, Cam Akers, Rams depth chart
TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 26: Runningback Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles on a running play during the game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 26, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Orange 35 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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2020 NFL Draft Picks

  • 1. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
  • 2. Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
  • 3. Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
  • 4. Terrell Burgess, DB, Utah
  • 5. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
  • 6. Jordan Fuller, S, Ohio State
  • 7. Clay Johnston, LB, Baylor
  • 8. Sam Sloman, K, Miami (OH)
  • 9. Tremayne Anchrum, OL, Clemson

Top pick: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State

The release of Todd Gurley paved the way for the Rams to draft Cam Akers, whose bounce-back season in 2019 really helped raise his value back up to the second round.

After a tremendous freshman campaign, Akers took a bit of a step back in 2018 and many NFL analysts wondered if he would be able to recover.

He did in a big way and now he’s poised to be the lead back in one of the best offenses in the NFL.

Steal: DB Terrell Burgess, Utah – 3rd round

One of the most versatile defensive backs in this class, Burgess can play a hybrid safety/nickel role for the Rams’ secondary right away.

New defensive coordinator Brandon Staley can blitz, cover, tackle — you name it. He’s going to be a big-time weapon in the NFL and the Rams got him in the third round.

Overall Grade: B

Although Cam Akers and Van Jefferson didn’t scream ‘value’ or ‘star power’, the Rams may have sneakily gotten a lot better on offense with those two picks.

If healthy, Terrell Lewis is a big-time threat as a rusher off the edge, and the Rams desperately need that.

Other than their top four picks, the most impactful rookie could wind. up being kicker Sam Sloman, a second-team All-American in 2019 who connected on 87 percent of his college field goals.

He hit on four-of-five field goals last season of 50 yards or longer.

Jordan Fuller should provide nice special teams ability immediately, and tight end Brycen Hopkins is a player who could definitely factor in down. the line or if injuries arise in 2020.

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