Rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Rams' attempt to trade up in the 2024 NFL draft swirled during the first round, and a video posted by the NFL on Friday seemed to confirm those reports.
The efforts were detailed on "NFL Draft: The Pick Is In," and the NFL revealed a segment on X Friday in which Rams general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay tried to make some moves.
NFL @NFLGet an inside look at a Draft day trade negotiation between the <a href="">@RamsNFL</a>, <a href="">@nyjets</a> and <a href="">@Vikings</a>. 👀<br><br>NFL Draft: The Pick Is In - streaming free on the <a href="">@Roku</a> Channel now. <a href="">#NFLPickIsIn</a> <a href="">
It wasn't made clear during the segment shared who the Rams were coveting, but NFL Network's Peter Schrager reported during the draft that the Rams "really fell in love with" Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.
Peter Schrager @PSchragsThe Rams had an offensive player they had their eyes on through the entire process: Brock Bowers<br><br>When he went off the board, their decision got a lot easier. They are thrilled with Jared Verse at 19. <a href="">@gmfb</a> <a href="">
The Rams offered No. 19 and No. 52 to the Jets for No. 10, but it appears that general manager Joe Douglas wasn't fond of dropping nine spots in Round 1.
L.A. then tried to make a move with the Vikings, who are led by head coach (and ex-Rams offensive coordinator) Kevin O'Connell. McVay called his old friend to see if anything could be done, but O'Connell let him know that the Vikings were going to take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota later moved up one spot with the Jets to take McCarthy. New York selected Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu.
Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team later added more information:
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdateMore to this: After the <a href="">#Jets</a> traded down one spot with the <a href="">#Vikings</a>, the <a href="">#Rams</a> got back on the phone with the Jets and offered their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round picks to move up to No. 11, along with a 6th rounder. <br><br>The Jets still wouldn't budge.<br><br>The Rams' target was, in fact,… <a href=""> <a href="">
Bowers, who was ranked second overall on the B/R NFL Scouting Department big board, ended up going 13th overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Rams stayed put at No. 19 and selected Florida State defensive end Jared Verse.
