Running back is going to be an interesting position for the Rams in the draft this year. They have Cam Akers and Kyren Williams but they could use some additional depth behind them – especially if they can find a power back or receiving specialist as complementary pieces.
The Rams are showing interest in one of the most athletic backs in the class, meeting with Pittsburgh’s Israel Abanikanda on Tuesday night before his pro day this morning, per The Draft Network.
Abanikanda crushed his pro day Wednesday with a 41-inch vertical and a 40-yard dash time in the 4.3 range, according to those in attendance. At 5-foot-10 5/8 and 217 pounds, that’s extremely impressive.
Pitt RB Izzy Abanikanda met with the 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals yesterday evening, per source.
Fresh off an outstanding Pro Day this morning where he jumped 41" in the vert, 10'8" in the broad, and ran mid 4.3s(u) in the 40, he's had himself an excellent 24 hours.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 29, 2023
Abanikanda could go early on Day 3, but if the Rams want him in the fourth round, they’ll need to either trade back from the third round or up from Round 5 – or simply take him with one of their third-rounders.
Running back shouldn’t be a priority position with Akers and Williams on the roster, but don’t be surprised if Sean McVay takes another one in the draft this year.
