Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams entered Day 2 of the 2021 NFL draft with three picks in their pocket. At the start of Round 2, Snead teased a potential move to acquire an additional pick by trading back. But while the Rams did wind up moving down the board, they finished the night with only two selections.
And with those two selections, they left a lot of fans scratching their heads. First, they added a speedy receiver in Tutu Atwell at pick 57, a shocking pick in the eyes of most analysts, given Atwell’s size and projection as a Day 3 pick for some.
Then, they filled a need by taking linebacker Ernest Jones at No. 103, 15 picks after they traded their 88th overall selection to the 49ers. Jones will hopefully contribute right away on defense, but in the third round, it may have been a bit early for him to go.
So let’s get into the grades of Atwell and Jones on Day 2 of the draft.
