Analyst offers hypothetical trade-up and trade-down options for Rams

Head coach Sean McVay told reporters that McClendon earned the opportunity to fill the vacancy at right tackle. However, the Rams may be intrigued by Spencer Fano, who has three years of starting experience at the position, two on the right side and one on the left.

The Rams have a Super Bowl-caliber roster. If Fano is a rotational player or backup in his rookie term, it wouldn't be a big blow to their title aspirations. Still, it's important that they make sure Matthew Stafford has quality pass protection. Fano and McClendon can ensure that.

Scenario 2: Trade back three spots to pick up two Day 3 picks

Rams acquire No. 16, No. 103 and a 2027 fourth-round pick from the New York Jets for No. 13

If the Rams are comfortable waiting a few more picks, they could offer up the No. 13 pick to the highest bidder to get some more draft capital. In this mock draft, the Jets trade their No. 16 and two fourth-round picks for the chance to take Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy.

For the Rams, they would still be in a good position to take a receiver or possibly another offensive lineman. They would also have more capital to move about the board in the later rounds or find a player they like early in Day 3.

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