Despite already drafting Tutu Atwell in the second-round, the Rams doubled-down at the wide receiver position in the draft this year. They took Notre Dame wideout Ben Skowronek in the seventh round, adding someone who’s not only a talented pass-catcher, but also a great blocker.
Skowronek is buried on a depth chart that’s littered with talent and will still have to win a spot on the 53-man roster, but with his size (6-foot-3) and length, he brings a different element to a team that features mostly smaller wideouts.
That’s exactly the sentiment shared by the Rams, with one scouting director saying his route-running savviness pairs well with what the team already has.
Hear what was said about Skowronek on Episode 9 of “Inside the Draft.”
“As a big-bodied genre, he plays with this legitimate relentlessness as a blocker and contested situations, while also bringing a level of savviness as a route runner that pairs well with our current group. He has a strong blend of football intelligence and grit with a skill set that most certainly helps expand the range of our wide receiver group,” director of scouting strategy James Gladstone said.
During the draft when the Rams were on the clock in the seventh round, McVay asked everyone on the conference call, “Who would we be more pissed about losing?”
Rams COO Kevin Demoff replied, “You guys would be pissed if you lost Skowronek.” And so, he was the pick.
