2012 NFL Supplemental Draft: Time, Schedule, Order And More

The 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft features one major target: Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Gordon. Gordon was a teammate of first round picks Robert Griffin III and Kendall Wright, and may be tabbed with a mid-round pick in the supplemental draft. The Rams, who selected WR Brian Quick in the second round of the the 2012 (regular) Draft, are unlikely to blow a pick on Gordon, but there is a host of other players who may get selected in the later rounds.

The supplemental draft doesn't work like the NFL's regular draft, though. Instead, it's a lottery of sorts. Every team in the NFL is grouped into one of three tiers: teams that won six or fewer games, teams that won more than six games but missed the playoffs and teams that made the playoffs. From there, the teams are ordered within each tier via a lottery system, with teams with worse records having a greater chance of getting a higher pick.

Teams then may enter electronic bids for players, and a team that submits the highest bid for a player is awarded that player. Ties are broken first via the tier system, and then by the order determined via lottery if two teams in the same tier enter an identical bid for a player. If a team is awarded a player, they lose that corresponding pick in the 2013 draft.

The groupings for this year's lottery, in increasing number of wins, are as follows:

• Group 1 - Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, and Buffalo Bills
• Group 2 - Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles,New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears, and Tennessee Titans
• Group 3 - Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos,Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, and New York Giants

Draft date: Thursday, January 11

Draft time: 12 p.m. CT

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

NFL Draft Grades: Isaiah Pead Could Save St. Louis Rams' Next Draft, Too

Granted: I spent nearly all of the 2012 NFL Draft season begging the St. Louis Rams not to take Trent Richardson because I think all running backs are overrated. You my not, then, trust my NFL Draft grades, especially as they relate to Isaiah Pead, the running back the Rams eventually did take with the last of their second-round picks. But hey: Pead could save the Rams a pick when Steven Jackson finally slows down, and if he does that then the Rams' draft grade is a solid A from me, at least.

Here's how it could happen: Isaiah Pead needs to have a solid rookie season as Steven Jackson's change-up and Sam Bradford's safety valve. He needs to keep doing that as Steven Jackson declines. Then: The Rams need to not feel the need to spend a first-round draft pick on a running back who won't make nearly as many carries as Jeff Fisher or anyone else thinks he will, because they're satisfied with Pead's performance to date. Voila! Instant A+ from your local running back hater and NFL Draft grader.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Here's a complete look at the St. Louis Rams' draft, with a rundown of the results and links to all our other coverage.
• The current talk of the Rams rumor mill is the idea that Isaiah Pead is already their running back of the future.
• Here's a look at our quick-and-easy St. Louis Rams draft grades.

St. Louis Rams DT Michael Brockers Gets A Detailed Scouting Report From Turf Show Times

The St. Louis Rams selected defensive tackle Michael Brockers of the LSU Tigers with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and he will be expected to anchor the interior of defensive line very early on in his NFL career. With an eye towards this upcoming season, an intrepid reader from SB Nation's Turf Show Times broke down Brockers' performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide from the BCS National Championship Game in painstaking detail to see exactly what Rams fans can expect from their first-round pick.

In the biggest game of LSU's season and up against a respected Alabama offensive line, Brockers did a wonderful job disrupting blocking schemes in the running game, but one thing the reader noticed is that their new DT failed to attack the quarterback with consistent effort on passing plays and struggled to collapse the pocket on drop backs. For a terrific look at the strengths and weaknesses of Brockers and some videos to back up the analysis, be sure to check out the full post at Turf Show Times.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

NFL Power Rankings: Rams Still With Lots Of Ground To Gain

In the lead up to the last season, the St. Louis Rams were the favorites in Las Vegas to win the NFC West. As we start looking forward to the 2012 season, the expectations surrounding Jeff Fisher's team are slightly more tempered. The Rams, many hope, will be better than they were last season, but they were still one of the absolute worst teams in the NFL, and that isn't overcome easily.

In his post-draft NFL power rankings, SB Nation's Joel Thorman ranks the Rams at No. 30, aka the third worst team in football, ahead of only the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns. Thorman notes that the Rams have a theoretically bright future between this year's draft and all of the picks they have stockpiled, but it likely won't translate into a significant amount of wins next season.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For a complete list of 2012 NFL Draft results, visit SBNation.com. For even more comprehensive coverage of the NFL Draft, visit Mocking The Draft.

2013 NFL Mock Draft: St. Louis Rams Will Still Need Offensive Line Help

NFL Draft Results Podcast: SB Nation St. Louis, SpreeGoogs Mock The (Seahawks') Draft

The 2012 NFL Draft results are in, the mock draft season is mostly behind us—all that's left to do while we wait for Michael Brockers and company to report to training camp is talk about the NFL Draft results. That's why I sat down with Adam Bonefeste and Frank Bouch of noted sports and 90s-TV-focused blog SpreeGoogs to talk through every pick in the 2012 draft's wild first round. Here's the first half of the fruits of our labor.

SB Nation St. Louis and SpreeGoogs Present: A 2012 NFL Draft Mockery Podcast

In addition to mocking Bruce Irvin we talk about the Rams' major draft picks, from Brockers to Janoris Jenkins, and wonder whether the Rams will be disappointed, down the line, about failing to select both Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd. Also there's a cameo from Zack Morris.

Here's more handpicked NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Here's a complete look at the St. Louis Rams' draft results, complete with scouting reports and further links.
• Meanwhile, the Rams' draft grades were complicated by the Michael Brockers selection.
• But I don't know, I'm at least vaguely excited about it.

NFL Draft Grades 2012: Janoris Jenkins Shows St. Louis Rams' Risky Side

Over at Rams Herd, a concise examination of the two picks most likely to influence the St. Louis Rams' 2012 NFL Draft grades: Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson, the two high-risk cornerbacks the Rams selected, making a symbolic break with Steve Spagnuolo's "Four Pillars" theory of team conduct in favor of lots of upside. If there's one thing NFL Draft grade writers like, it's upside—it has the chance to make them look brilliant in two years, and by then, if it hasn't made them look brilliant, nobody remembers.

Jenkins, at least, should pay off or cash out pretty soon. His problem isn't performance-related, and if Jeff Fisher and the Rams can keep him on the field they could have two top-of-the-line cornerbacks a year after sporting the worst secondary I've ever seen. Just that—even if Johnson, the other character-issues type, busts—would be enough for me to give this particular draft risk a high A.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Here's a look at the St. Louis Rams' draft results, featuring links out to all the draft coverage we produced on the Rams' newest players.
• And here, if you're interested, is the inevitable template for any St. Louis Rams-based 2013 NFL Mock Draft.

St. Louis Rams Draft Grades: Michael Brockers Divides NFL Draft Experts

The St. Louis Rams's NFL Draft grades for 2012 have, so far, been mostly positive, but there's a lot of variance in how experts see their No. 1 overall pick, Michael Brockers. ESPN's Todd McShay focused on Janoris Jenkins when he reviewed their draft; SB Nation Studios didn't like the Rams' constant trading down, which led to Brockers, and Mel Kiper's response could best be described as ambivalent.

But: Sports Illustrated appeared to be a fan, and SB Nation proper gave the Rams an A, suggesting that the Michael Brockers pick completes a defensive line that was already looking strong. As a Rams fan, I have to say it is kind of nice to look at a unit besides "starting running back" and think, "Well, that looks about right for 10 or 11 wins." It's been a while since I've had the chance, and Brockers, with Robert Quinn and Chris Long, makes me think I'll feel that way for a while yet.

For more NFL Draft 2012 coverage, take a look at our complete 2012 St. Louis Rams draft results feature, with links to all our coverage.

2013 NFL Mock Draft: A Detailed Look At The St. Louis Rams' Future

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Why I'm Vaguely Excited About The St. Louis Rams' Draft

St. Louis Rams Draft 2012: Isaiah Pead, Steven Jackson Form Solid Running Back Platoon

You wouldn't know it from all the calls for the first pick of the St. Louis Rams' 2012 draft to go to Trent Richardson, but Steven Jackson had a minor renaissance season last year, after coming off his worst season as a professional. After earning just 3.8 yards per carry on 20.6 carries per game in 2010 the Rams dialed back his playing time, and it paid off: He bounced back to 4.4 yards per carry at 17.3 carries per game in 2011, tied for his best per-carry performance yet. Enter Isaiah Pead.

Because unfortunately for the Rams, the plan they'd gone into the season with to decrease his workload didn't quite pay off so well. Jerious Nowood was invisible, making just 24 carries, and Cadillac Williams, after a hot start, vanished in midseason due to injury and ineffectiveness.

Pead is not going to threaten Jackson for playing time this year. He's small, quick, and well-regarded for his pass-catching ability, and he'll be used in all the stereotypical change-of-pace back spots as a rookie. He might be capable of more later, but right now that's all the Rams need to keep their 29-year-old offensive centerpiece fresh.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Here's a complete look at the St. Louis Rams' NFL Draft results, with scouting reports and links to more information.
• Meanwhile, 2013 NFL Mock Draft season has already begun, and who the Rams pick tells us a lot about where they failed in 2012.
• Rumor has it Isaiah Pead is the Rams' starting running back of the future.

NFL Draft 2012: Chris Givens A Major Bargain For St. Louis Rams

Some have called the St. Louis Rams' first wide receiver of the 2012 NFL Draft, Brian Quick, a bit of a reach—but according to the National Football Post's Dan Pompei the Rams made it up by taking "second round talent" Chris Givens with the No. 96 overall pick.

That's the good news. Here's the bad news: He says Givens fell because of potential off-the-field problems—they already took Janoris Jenkins, so this probably wasn't an issue—and, you guessed it, "concerns about his knees." Maybe Danario Alexander can refer him to a good physical therapist.

With Quick and Givens—however you rate them—the Rams have made their second attempt in as many years to revamp their wide receiving corps. Let's hope this one works out better than last year, when they drafted Austin Pettis and Greg Salas.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis's Rams hub:

• On the other hand, Todd McShay gave the Brian Quick pick a high grade.
• Here's a complete look at the St. Louis Rams' 2012 NFL Draft results, with links to all our draft coverage.
• Meanwhile, the 2013 NFL Mock Draft season has already begun.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: WR Brian Quick A Reach, According To Tony Pauline

According to NFL analyst Tony Pauline, the St. Louis Rams may have picked WR Brian Quick -- already a second round pick -- too high. In his latest column, Pauline analyzes the steals and reaches in the recent 2012 NFL Draft:

Brian Quick/WR/St Louis/Pick No. 33 -- Quick offers a lot of upside and could eventually develop into a second receiver for an NFL roster. Yet the first pick of Round 2 was much too early for his services, considering the other receivers still on the board.

Quick played four seasons with the Appalachian St. Mountaineers, collecting over 3418 receiving yards. In his final college season, he caught 71 passes in 12 games for 1096 yards and 11 touchdowns.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For a complete list of 2012 NFL Draft results, visit SBNation.com. For even more comprehensive coverage of the NFL Draft, visit Mocking The Draft.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Todd McShay Praises Janoris Jenkins, Brian Quick Selections

The latest analysis from ESPN and Scout.com's Todd McShay suggests the Rams secured a duo of potentially unique players in the second round. McShay's latest article examines an impact player and an intriguing pick for each of the 16 NFC teams, and for the St. Louis Rams, McShay likes the picks of CB Janoris Jenkins and WR Brian Quick.

Jenkins, according to McShay, could contribute immediately to the Rams:

Impact: CB Janoris Jenkins (second) -- The risk-reward gamble is huge with Jenkins and his considerable character baggage, but anyone who saw him shut down the likes of Jeffery, A.J. Green and Julio Jones in 2010 knows just what kind of cover corner Jenkins can be. He's ready to be a starter right now...

Quick, meanwhile, promises a rougher initial product, but could offer an even greater upside.

Intriguing pick: WR Brian Quick (second) -- How steep will Quick's learning curve be coming from a small school, and can he handle the transition to NFL life both on and off the field? Some feel he could become overwhelmed in that regard, but there's no denying his impressive size and athleticism...

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For a complete list of 2012 NFL Draft results, visit SBNation.com. For even more comprehensive coverage of the NFL Draft, visit Mocking The Draft.

NFL Draft 2012: Rams Reportedly Eye Isaiah Pead As Next Starting Running Back

When there was speculation prior to the 2012 NFL Draft that the St. Louis Rams had serious interest in then-Alabama Crimson Tide and now Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson, the subtext of that chatter was that Steven Jackson's time as a starting running back is nearing its end. That may or may not be true, and the Rams didn't end up snagging Richardson, but they did draft Cincinnati Bearcats running back Isaiah Pead in the second round, and they don't see him as merely a "change of pace" back.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter (via Pro Football Talk), the Rams view Pead as Jackson's full-time successor at some point down the line. Pead is listed at 5' 10" and under 200 pounds, but as PFT correctly points out, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher turned Chris Johnson into one of the best running backs in the NFL while in Tennessee, and he may be having deja vu when he looks at Pead.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

2013 NFL Mock Draft: Rams Get Sam Bradford More Help

In trading the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to the Washington Redskins, the St. Louis Rams were able to pick up an extra second round pick in 2012, one which will hopefully pay immediate dividends for a team that needs all the help it can get. But the real payoff for that trade begins in 2013, when the Rams receive the first of what will be two first round draft choices from the Redskins.

If the Rams connect on these extra picks, they can transform what has been a moribund franchise, and if both St. Louis and Washington are close to as bad as they were in 2011, the Rams could have two top 10 picks in 2013. That's precisely what SB Nation's Ryan Van Bibber is projecting in his early 2013 mock draft with the Rams picking up Washington's No. 8 overall pick and keeping their own at No. 10.

With those two picks, Van Bibber envisions the Rams getting even more pieces for quarterback Sam Bradford. The first of those would be Michigan Wolverines offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, who would theoretically allow the Rams to shift Rodger Saffold to the right side and finally move on from Jason Smith. With the second pick, Van Bibber sees the Rams taking a wide receiver, and he has them pegged for California Bears burner Keenan Allen, who will undoubtedly garner comparisons to ex-Bear DeSean Jackson.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

NFL Draft 2012: Extra Picks Made Rams Feel Good About Drafting Jenkins

Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was one of the most controversial players in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was seen as arguably the best cover corner available, but his myriad off the field issues likely scared off a number of teams. The team that ended up rolling the dice with Jenkins was the St. Louis Rams, and according to general manager Les Snead, it was because of their unique position in this year's draft.

After trading out of the No. 2 overall slot and then trading down twice more on draft day, the Rams ended up with three of the second round's first 13 picks. This, as Snead told Sports Illustrated's Peter King, made the Rams feel comfortable about taking Jenkins, as the top of their draft still has a good chance of shaking out in their favor even if Jenkins proves to be a failure.

If Snead is right, then Jenkins is something close to a win-win. Either he turns out to be a great player and the handwringing over his off-the-field issues looks trivial or he fails but the rest of the 2012 class makes up for it. Of course, the latter is contingent upon Snead hitting the bullseye with his other top picks.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

NFL Draft Results 2012: St. Louis Rams' Wide Receivers Come Later Than Anticipated

Here's a complete look at the St. Louis Rams' 2012 NFL Draft results.

NFL Mock Draft 2013 Tells Us How Drafts Failed In 2012

There's something fundamentally ridiculous about the idea of a 2013 NFL Mock Draft a full calendar year before the actual draft, but now that I know they exist I feel compelled to see what they say about the St. Louis Rams, every so often. This one, in an oddly concise way, says a lot about the weaknesses of the Rams' 2012 draft. Namely: They're selecting an offensive lineman, and they're doing it fourth overall.

The Rams addressed their porous defense in a big way, and they addressed their wide receiver problem—though maybe not as definitively as we'd have liked—but the offensive line problem lives to terrorize Sam Bradford another day. I don't think this is much of a limb to go out on: If Bradford's sacked three-and-a-half times a start again next season, the Rams are going to be drafting in the Top 10 again, and it won't be pleasant.

Heck, at that rate, they might have to trade that offensive lineman in for a quarterback.

More NFL Draft coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• As big as that hole is, the Rams still earned an A in their 2012 NFL Draft grades report card from SB Nation.
• The Rams did select an offensive lineman late—here's more on Rokevious Watkins.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: SBN Studios Gives Rams A "B-"

Though most draft critics praised the first draft haul of new St. Louis Rams GM Les Snead, the guys at SB Nation Studios questioned the wisdom of St. Louis trading down multiple times. In their 2012 NFL draft grades assessment of the NFC West, SBN Studios' Jerry Mallory says that he would've liked to have seen the Rams stick with one of their initial first round picks in order to draft a wide receiver to help Sam Bradford.

That said, Mallory did like that the Rams addressed their secondary. He tabbed corner Janoris Jenkins as the class' "headliner," and thinks that fellow corner Trumaine Johnson has the most value, both due to his draft position and because he acts as a de facto insurance policy in case Jenkins can't stay on the straight and narrow.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

Will The St. Louis Rams' Draft Save Sam Bradford Some Sacks?

2012 NFL Draft Grades: St. Louis Rams Get A B+ From Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke

The St. Louis Rams have been getting some favorable reviews for their efforts in the 2012 NFL Draft, with Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke the latest to offer a positive assessment. Burke gave the Rams a B+ for their draft.

St. Louis Rams: DT Michael Brockers (14), if he develops well, will fit in nicely with Jeff Fisher’s defense. St. Louis also swung for the fences with CB Janoris Jenkins (39), RB Isaiah Pead (50) and DB Trumaine Johnson (65). A top-flight WR would have been nice, but Brian Quick (33) or Chris Givens (96) could get there. Grade: B-plus

Related: NFL Rumors: Could St. Louis Rams' Draft Mean The End For Danario Alexander?

So far so good for Jeff Fisher and Les Snead, it appears.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams' 2012 draft haul, head over to Turf Show Times. For league-wide coverage of the NFL Draft, visit SB Nation's NFL news hub and Mocking The Draft.

St. Louis Rams Draft Grades: Mel Kiper Gives Rams A C+ And A B+

The St. Louis Rams' NFL Draft grades have improved markedly since the 2012 model ended, with days two and three bringing the Rams' interesting upside risks (like noted character risk Janoris Jenkins) and good need choices (like wide receiver Chris Givens.) Mel Kiper approved, giving them a C+ for needs and a B+ for value according to Turf Show Times.

The major refrain for his draft grades is an odd one, given how far off the Rams are from contention: A lot of these players are very raw, so Les Snead might be taking a long view. First-rounder MIchael Brockers and Round 2 receiver Brian Quick are both high-upside players who need a lot of development; Jenkins needs a lot of people watching to make sure he doesn't get himself kicked out of another organization. The only player who's a sure thing as a starter in 2012 is kicker Greg Zuerlein.

There's a lot of work to do, but that's why they hired Jeff Fisher: So that he would do it. Here's more NFL Draft news and analysis from SB Nation St. Louis:

• However much development Michael Brockers needs as a pass-rusher, at least he'll help their awful run defense.
• On SB Nation proper the Rams' draft has earned an A grade.
• The most confusing thing: That the Rams waited so long to draft an offensive lineman.

Rams 2012 NFL Draft Grades: Rotoworld Gives Rams B+

The St. Louis Rams have been setback as a franchise thanks to the shoddy drafting of ex-GM Bill Devaney, who missed on a few top picks and failed to find value in later rounds. The franchise hopes that changes with new GM Les Snead and new coach Jeff Fisher, and it looks like they got off to a good start this weekend.

NFL Rumors: Could St. Louis Rams' Draft Mean The End For Danario Alexander?

Danario Alexander could be on his way out after the St. Louis Rams' draft brought two new wide receivers on board.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Rams Earn A From SB Nation

NFL Draft Grades: St. Louis Rams Earn Points For Janoris Jenkins Gamble

The St. Louis Rams' 2012 NFL Draft grades have been mixed, for the most part, but Don Banks of SI.com, at least, is giving them some extra credit for taking a risk with one of their three Round 2 picks: Janoris Jackson's character problems are well documented, but if he's really a Top 10 kind of talent—and with the Rams as bankrupt in the secondary as they are, outside of Cortland Finnegan—it's a chance for Les Snead and the new Rams braintrust to make a big mark on the team immediately.

In Jenkins's own words, he "never shot up a strip club," but the comparisons to Pacman Jones and Jeff Fisher's embattled tenure in Tennessee are inevitable. In the end I like Banks's suggestion that the Rams have, at least at the moment, managed to get both quantity and quality in the 2012 NFL Draft, thanks to their judicious trading and, well, their ineptitude in 2011.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Janoris Jenkins's responsibility will be the quarterback—and not fathering additional children by additional women—but Round 1 pick Michael Brockers will have to shore up the Rams' awful run defense.
• SB Nation's NFL Draft Grade for the Rams is a solid B+.
• Maybe Janoris Jenkins should take a page out of Chris Givens's book and excite Rams fans by mentioning the Greatest Show on Turf.

NFL Draft Results: Arizona Cardinals Sneak Michael Floyd From St. Louis Rams, Score High Draft Grades

This one hurt: Let the 2012 NFL Draft results records show that the St. Louis Rams were pipped on not just one but two wide receiver prospects, losing out on Justin Blackmon at No. 6 and then, having traded down to No. 14, watching the Arizona Cardinals snag Michael Floyd at No. 13. Early draft grades show high marks for the Cardinals, who got Floyd and also managed to protect Kevin Kolb with Bobby Massie all the way down at No. 112, a pick WalterFootball loved.

Here's how the rest of their draft shook out:

No. 80: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
No. 151: Senio Kelemte, G, Washington
No. 177: Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian
No. 185: Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State
No. 221: Nate Potter, OL, Boise State

Like the Rams, the Cardinals needed a lot of offensive line help. Unlike the Rams, they seem to have gotten a lot of it.

If you're looking for more Arizona Cardinals coverage check out Revenge of the Birds and SB Nation Arizona. For more about the St. Louis Rams' draft, and more looks at their rivals in the NFC West, stay tuned to our NFL Draft 2012 Stream.

2012 NFL Draft: Rams Drop Josh Brown After Drafting Kicker

NFL Draft Results: Seattle Seahawks' 1st Rounder Slammed In Draft Grades

Perhaps the best NFL Draft Results news for St. Louis Rams fans: The Seattle Seahawks, their permanent rivals in mediocrity, made one of the most confusing draft picks in recent memory in the first round, choosing Bruce Irvin—a pass-rushing specialist with character questions who was nowhere near the first round on any draft board—with the No. 15 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He might get to Sam Bradford a few times in the next five years, but some people think Irvin could have gone as late as the third round if the Seahawks hadn't pulled the trigger.

Later results proved a little more promising. No. 47 went to Bobby Wagner, a quick linebacker who could be starting soon, while at No. 74 they went with a quarterback prospect in Wisconsin's undersized Russell Wilson. Other picks:

No. 106: Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
No. 114: Jaye Howard, DT, Florida
No. 154: Korey Toomer, LB, Idaho
No. 172: Jeremy Lane, CB, Northwestern State
No. 181: Winston Guy, S, Kentucky
No. 225: J.R. Sweezy, DT, North Carolina State
No. 232: Greg Scruggs, DT, Louisville

For more Seattle Seahawks news and analysis, check out Field Gulls and SB Nation Seattle. For more about the St. Louis Rams' performance in the draft—and more handicapping about their rivals—check out our 2012 NFL Draft Stream

NFL Mock Draft 2013: It's Already Begun, Somehow

NFL Draft Results: San Francisco 49ers Reach For A.J. Jenkins, Have Draft Grade Mellow Harshed

If there's one thing the NFL Draft grades headmasters don't like, it's reaches they didn't know about in advance. That's why the San Francisco 49ers' decision to select A.J. Jenkins with the No. 30 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft has resulted in such stern glares. Jenkins, a small, fast Illini vet with big college numbers, was widely regarded prior to draft day as a second rounder at best. Up next, the 49ers stunned mock drafters again by taking LaMichael James at No. 61, despite having Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, and Brandon Jacobs all under contract.

From there, this is how their draft looked:

No. 117: Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest
No. 165: Darius Fleming, DE, Notre Dame
No. 180: Trenton Robinson, S, Michigan State
No. 199: Jason Slowey, C, Western Oregon
No. 237: Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia

For more about the San Francisco 49ers, check out SB Nation's very own blog, Niners Nation. To keep updated on the St. Louis Rams' draft, and how the other NFC West teams are looking, keep following our NFL Draft 2012 stream.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Rams Earned Mixed Reviews After 2012 Draft

After trading their way entirely out of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have added a full compliment of mid-round rookies, including WR Brian Quick, CB Janoris Jenkins and RB Isaiah Pead in the second round. However, draft gurus appear to be divided on the verdict -- draft analyst Joel Thorman declares the Rams "one of the winners," while CBS's Pete Prisco gave the Rams several low grades in his 2012 Draft grade.

According to Thorman, the Rams made perhaps the biggest trade in NFL Draft history when they traded out of the top position:

While it's still entirely too early to tell who "won" the 2012 NFL Draft my early vote would go to the St. Louis Rams. Head coach Jeff Fisher and GM Les Snead were terrific in the way they moved down the draft board and still picked up good players while acquiring even more picks.

The best move of the year for the Rams was trading the second overall pick in the draft to the Washington Redskins for an extra 2nd round pick in 2012, and 1st round picks in each of the next two years. That's one of the biggest trades in NFL history.

Meanwhile, Prisco gave the Rams a B- and a C- in their first picks of draft, calling the selection of the wide receiver Quick a "reach":

No. 33: Rams select: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State

This is a bit of a reach for a raw kid. He does have size and can run, but he has lapses and doesn't always run great routes. Boom or bust.

Grade: B-

The Rams will start the 2012 NFL Season on September 9 as they take on the Detroit Lions.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For a complete list of 2012 NFL Draft results, visit SBNation.com. For even more comprehensive coverage of the NFL Draft, visit Mocking The Draft.

2012 NFL Draft: Rams Add Another Offensive Weapon

Throughout the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams haven't been afraid to take prospects from smaller schools. After adding Brian Quick from Appalachian St., Trumaine Johnson from Montana and Greg Zuerlein from Missouri Western earlier in the draft, the Rams finished up their draft class with the addition of Daryl Richardson from Abilene Christian. Richardson has some connections at the NFL level. as his brother, Bernard Scott, plays for the Bengals.

Richardson is an outstanding athlete that put together some incredible production from the RB position during his time in college. Richardson, who ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at his pro day, ranks second in TD's, fourth in points scored and fifth in rushing yards in school history.

While he will have a chance to be the third RB behind Steven Jackson and Isaiah Pead, Richardson could have the chance to see the field as a kickoff returner.

For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, visit SB Nation St. Louis' NFL Draft StoryStream. For a complete list of 2012 NFL Draft results as they happen, visit SBNation.com. For even more comprehensive coverage of the NFL Draft, visit Mocking The Draft.

2012 Draft Picks: Rams Address LB Needs In Round 7

Throughout the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have seemingly addressed every hole on the roster. The Rams have added WR talent for Sam Bradford, drafted a backup RB for Steven Jackson and brought depth to the secondary and defensive line. However, the one area the Rams hadn't addressed prior to the 7th round was the LB position. This changed with the selection of Aaron Brown out of Hawaii.

Brown was a 1st team All-WAC selection as a senior. He finished second on the team with 103 tackles and recorded 4.5 sacks. Brown had some off the field troubles early in the season, as he was suspended for the season-opener because of misdemeanor assault charges.

This is the second consecutive year the Rams have drafted a player out of the University of Hawaii, as WR Greg Salas was selected in the 4th round last season.

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St. Louis Rams Draft Picks: Chris Givens Mentions Greatest Show On Turf, Rams Fans Swoon

Chris Givens, who earned the second pick the St. Louis Rams spent on wide receivers in the 2012 NFL Draft, just became first in the hearts of Rams fans everywhere. Sorry, Brian Quick—he mentioned the Greatest Show on Turf, and that's all it takes. The speedy Givens said, in particular, that he and Quick want to "try to get 'The Greatest Show on Turf' back going again." Which works for me.

Unfortunately for Givens, Quick, and your correspondent, I'm not sure Jeff Fisher has any such desire—and since they spent two of their first three draft picks on high-profile defensive specialists, I'm willing to infer that their plans are more related to making games as ugly as possible, with the hope that the Rams come out on top at the end of them.

Well—it's up to Sam Bradford and his two new receivers to change the game plan by sheer competence. Good luck with that.

More 2012 NFL Draft coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Isaiah Pead, the running back the Rams selected in the third round, might occasionally line up at wide receiver as well.
• So far, SB Nation proper has given the St. Louis Rams a B+ NFL Draft grade.
• Michael Brockers could make the difference for the Rams' beleaguered run defense.

2012 NFL Draft Results: Rams Address Special Teams With Selection Of Greg Zuerlein

Despite the fact that Josh Brown remains under contract, the St. Louis Rams took a shot on a kicker of the future with the selection of Greg Zuerlein with the first pick of the 6th round. Zuerlein began his career at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, but finished it at Missouri Western after the UNO program was disbanded.

Zuerlein has a big leg, as evidenced by the 58-yard field goal he hit this season. He set a school-record at Missouri Western with 23 made field goals during the regular-season. At one point during the season, Zuerlein made 21 consecutive field goals, including nine straight from 50+ yards.

Brown had one of the worst seasons of his career in 2011/2012, hitting just 75% of his kicks. It was his lowest field goal percentage since the 2005/2006 season, when he was a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

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2012 NFL Draft Results: Rams Select Rokevious Watkins

With Jeff Fisher looking to bring an edge of physicality and nastiness to the St. Louis Rams franchise, one area that needed to be addressed was the porous offensive line. After signing Scott Wells to play center in the offseason, guard remained the one spot on the line that still needed some tinkering. Although they waited until the 5th round, the Rams finally took a potential guard of the future with the selection of Rokevious Watkins.

Watkins, who played at South Carolina, was a 2nd team All-SEC selection last year. Watkins is a huge physical specimen, measuring in at 6'4 and weighing 340 pounds. Watkins was an anchor for South Carolina on the offensive line, starting 27 consecutive games. Watkins played both guard spots, as well as some right tackle during his time on campus, but will play guard for the Rams.

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2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Draft Two Wide Receivers In First Four Rounds

2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Draft WR Chris Givens To Open 4th Round

With the 96th overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft the St. Louis Drams have selected Chris Givens, a wide receiver for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Givens is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in Demon Deacon history, as in his three year career he ranks third all-time in school history with 2,741 receiving yards and third with 21 career touchdowns. Givens set school records during the 2011 season when he caught 83 passes for 1,330 yards.

He has blazing speed and is a straight-line runner that has drawn comparisons to Philadelphia’s Jeremy Maclin. He could be an immediate No. 2 option for a team.

The Rams' next selection will be No. 150 overall in the fifth round.

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2012 NFL Draft Grades: St. Louis Rams Earn B+ From SB Nation

SB Nation's grades are out for the 2012 NFL Draft and St. Louis Rams fans should like what they hear regarding the team's effort in round two. The Rams earned a B+ after tabbing two cornerbacks, a running back and a wide receiver on the second day of the draft.

St. Louis made wide receiver Brian Quick the first pick of the second round. Even though Quick didn't face top competition at Appalachian State, he's a fast, 6-4 pass catcher that should immensely help out quarterback Sam Bradford.

The other name that grabbed headlines on day two was cornerback Janoris Jenkins. The Rams pulled the trigger on Jenkins in the second round, a player with perceived top 10 talent who also comes with plenty of off-the-field baggage.

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2012 NFL Draft: Michael Brockers Should Shore Up St. Louis Rams' Awful Run Defense

2012 NFL Draft: Best Available Players Heading Into Saturday (Offensive Linemen)

The 2012 NFL Draft is still far from over, and the St. Louis Rams likely need to add a developmental prospect on the offensive line in the later rounds of the draft on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT (ESPN and NFL Network). The top tackle prospects flew off the board in the early rounds, but there are always solid players lurking somewhere when the picks hit triple digits in number. SB Nation's NFL Draft website, Mocking The Draft has complied a complete list of best players available on Saturday, and there are several intriguing offensive line prospects that could interest the Rams. Here are the five highest-rated lineman left after three rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft:

69. Zebrie Sanders | 6'5, 307 pounds | Offensive tackle | Florida State

72. Brandon Washington | 6'4, 320 pounds | Tackle/guard | Miami

76. Bobby Massie | 6'6, 312 pounds | Offensive tackle | Mississippi

112. Joe Looney | 6'3, 320 pounds | Guard | Wake Forest

132. Andrew Datko | 6'6, 305 pounds | Offensive tackle | Florida State

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NFL Draft 2012: For St. Louis Rams Fans, Isaiah Pead In 200 Words Or Less

Rams Draft Picks 2012: St. Louis To Pick Five Times On Day Three

The St. Louis Rams made five picks in the first two days of the 2012 NFL draft, addressing needs on the defensive line, as well as cornerback and in the passing game. On Saturday, in Day Three, the new Rams front office will make five more picks as they look to shore up depth across the roster as well as possibly uncovering a gem that can grow into more than just practice squad fodder.

The Rams have had trouble producing value from the final rounds of the draft in recent years, but both the front office and fans alike hope that will soon change. Here is a list of the Rams' draft picks heading into Round 4:

Round 4, Pick 1 (96 overall)

Round 5, Pick 15 (150 overall)

Round 6, Pick 1 (171 overall)

Round 7, Pick 2 (209 overall)

Round 7, Pick 45 (252 overall)

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NFL Draft 2012: Will Janoris Jenkins's Results Be Worth The Risk?

Janoris Jenkins. That's the sound of the St. Louis Rams taking a major risk with one of their three picks in Round 2 of the 2012 NFL Draft Friday. It's also the sound of Steve Spagnuolo's oft-derided Four Pillars philosophy coming down once and for all after years of the Rams ostensibly worrying about character concerns over results in all personnel decisions.

Jenkins's character concerns are legendary. He's fathered four children by three women; he's been arrested for multiple drug-related offenses; he got into a barfight and had to be restrained with a taser. He was kicked out of the University of Florida and had to finish his academic career, such as it is, at North Alabama.

In case you were wondering, that's how you begin your career as a Top 10 pick (his tools are also legendary) and end it going 39th overall. The Rams could get that Top 10 talent if Jenkins, 23, ever matures. That's why they took the risk—and with three second-round picks, they could do it. But it's a major risk—and one that shows us something about how new braintrust Jeff Fisher and Les Snead plan to run the team.

More NFL Draft 2012 results and analysis from SB Nation St. Louis:

• The Rams drafted wide receiver Brian Quick with their first second-round pick.
• Here's SB Nation's Janoris Jenkins scouting report.
• Some draft graders aren't fans, but Aaron Hooks likes the Michael Brockers pick in the first round.

2012 NFL Draft Day Three: TV Schedule, Start Time And More

Television talking heads will spend most of Saturday's Day Three of the 2012 NFL Draft discussing the picks and storylines of days one and two. But more than any other pro sports league, the NFL makes stars out of prospects pulled from the scrap heap, and rounds four through seven may produce nearly as many NFL contributors than the three rounds previous.

In the past few drafts, the fourth round has produced starters and contributors such as Oakland's Jacoby Ford, New England's Aaron Hernandez, New York's Joe McKnight, Washington's Roy Helu and Tennessee's Colin McCarthy. One of the failings of the Steve Spagnuolo-led Rams was their inability to find value in the lower rounds, and that's something they'll try and rectify starting on Saturday.

Date date/time: Saturday, April 27, 2012, 11 a.m. CT

Location: Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY

TV: ESPN, NFL Network

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2012 NFL Draft Results: Rams Select Trumaine Johnson In Third Round

With the 65th pick (second in the third round) in the 2012 NFL draft, the St. Louis Rams selected Montana Grizzlies cornerback Trumaine Johnson. Johnson was the No. 12-rated CB prospect in the draft, according to Mocking The Draft's rankings. The 6-foot-2, 204-pound DB has great size for the position, and his scouting report on Mocking The Draft says he has the quickness to cover NFL receivers, but is still raw in press coverage and needs to play with better instincts on short routes.

Johnson is the latest addition to a totally revamped Rams secondary. He'll join free agent signee Cortland Finnegan and fellow draftee Janoris Jenkins. Johnson will have to adjust to severe the step up in quality from the Big Sky to the NFL, but he has the body to turn into a dominating, physical corner.

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2012 NFL Draft Grades: Janoris Jenkins Pick Earns St. Louis Rams High Marks

The St. Louis Rams were unpopular for picking Michael Brockers when 2012 NFL Draft grades were rushed out after the first round, but their early returns in the second round have earned them considerably more plaudits. WalterFootball in particular loved the Janoris Jenkins pick, giving it an A- and suggesting the Rams' variety of second-round picks and Cortland Finnegan's presence at cornerback left them uniquely suited to take the risk.

Brian Quick got a gentleman's B—he's not quite as exciting as Stephen Hill, or as well-known as Rueben Randle, but he's a wide receiver and Sam Bradford will probably be excited. Meanwhile, Isaiah Pead, the Rams' biggest reach of the draft, earned a C+, leaving them to wonder why the Rams chose him over Lamar Miller and LaMichael James.

It's been a mostly unexpected second round—Brian Quick only hit the draft-watchers' Rams radar Friday morning—but the Rams got most of what they wanted out of it, improving on defense and snagging a wide receiver. I give it a passing grade. But now who's going to block for Bradford?

2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select RB Isaiah Pead With No. 50 Overall Pick

With the 50th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have selected Isaiah Pead, a running back out of the University of Cincinnati. This 2012 NFL Draft result mostly falls in line with expectations; most evaluators thought that Pead would be taken somewhere between the second and fourth rounds -- a wide range due to his lower ranking among the running backs in the 2012 class.

Related: 2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select CB Janoris Jenkins With 39th Overall Pick

Pead finished his four year career at Cincinnati with two straight 1000+ yard seasons and over 3300 yards total. He also showed competence catching the ball out of the backfield with over 700 yards of receiving offense in his four years.

The Rams' next selection will be the second pick (No. 65 overall) in the third round. Pead becomes the second offensive player the Rams have drafted so far, along with WR Brian Quick. The team has also drafted DT Michael Brockers and CB Janoris Jenkins.

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2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Trade 45th Overall Pick To Chicago For Picks No. 50 And No. 150

The St. Louis Rams began the day with three picks early in the second round, and after taking Brian Quick and Janoris Jenkins, they decided to trade their third pick of the round (No. 45 overall) to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the No. 50 and No. 150 overall picks.

Bears - Rams swap, Bears move up

— TurfShowTimes (@TurfShowTimes) April 27, 2012

Rams pick up pick 150 in the trade. Keep stockpiling picks.

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 27, 2012

Related: 2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select CB Janoris Jenkins With 39th Overall Pick

Before the trade, the Rams did not have a fifth round pick, but with the addition of No. 150, they have a selection in every round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft 2012: Janoris Jenkins Is St. Louis Rams' Second 2nd Rounder

2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select CB Janoris Jenkins With 39th Overall Pick

With the 39th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have selected Janoris Jenkins, a cornerback from North Alabama. These NFL Draft 2012 results confirm the projections for Jenkins, whom many scouts and evaluators felt was a late-first or early-second round selection.

Related: 2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select WR Brian Quick With 33rd Pick Overall

Jenkins was a top prospect and a lock to be an eventual first-round pick during his time with the Florida Gators, but he left the school due to legal troubles and transferred to North Alabama. He has the measurables of a top pick, but he has obvious character concerns and did not play against top competition in 2011.

The Rams' next pick is No. 45 overall. St. Louis is now three picks into the 2012 Draft; the team has added a defensive tackle (Michael Brockers), wide receiver (Brian Quick), and now a cornerback.

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NFL Draft 2012: St. Louis Rams Draft WR Brian Quick To Start Round 2

2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Select WR Brian Quick With 33rd Pick Overall

With the 33rd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have selected Brian Quick, a wide receiver from Appalachian State. These NFL Draft 2012 results confirm the projections for Quick, whom many evaluators felt would be taken in the second round.

Related: 2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Take Michael Brockers After Multiple Trades

The 6'3", 222 lb Quick starred at FCS power Appalachian State, totalling 202 catches in his 4 years with the Mountaineers. In 12 games last season, Quick grabbed 71 balls for 1096 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has excellent size and speed at receiver, and has the talent to become a star in the NFL.

Quick is still learning the game after only playing one year of football in high school, but he should improve on his route running abilities as he continues to work on his fundamentals.

The Rams' next pick is the 39th overall selection. The Rams buttressed their defensive line with Michael Brockers in the first round, and now they've given their offense a new weapon in Quick.

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NFL Mock Draft 2012 Round 2: Wide Receivers, Offensive Linemen Available In Second Round

Round 2 is just about to begin, and the St. Louis Rams have their pick of the players currently appearing in your 2012 NFL Mock Draft Round 2. Luckily for them, wide receivers and offensive linemen top the list of available players remaining. First round talents Rueben Randle and Stephen Hill and Cordy Glenn and Jonathan Martin are all available at the front of the second round, where the Rams have three picks.

SB Nation's mock draft has them taking Rueben Randle with the first pick, then RB Lamar Miller and OLB Lavonte David, but my personal ideal draft would probably involve Jonathan Martin and Stephen Hill. Whatever they do will have to contend with an already-harsh set of NFL Draft grades—though we, personally, are happy with the Michael Brockers pick given the trades it allowed them to make.

We'll know in just a few minutes which direction they take. For up-to-the-minute updates on the Rams' draft choices, follow along with us at SB Nation St. Louis; for national news, follow SB Nation.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: St. Louis Rams' Brockers Pick Already Unpopular With Draft Pundits

NFL Draft 2012: Which Wide Receiver Will The St. Louis Rams Take In Round 2?

Day two of NFL Draft 2012-watch is here, and the St. Louis Rams begin the day on the clock—the first of their three second-round picks is also the first one in the second round. With Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd both slipping through their fingers Thursday, Rams fans are ready to see a wide receiver go early in the draft's second round—but who might it be? The major options right now look to be Stephen Hill, Rueben Randle, and Brian Quick.

Stephen Hill is this year's Jonathan Baldwin: A major physical talent with raw football skills. At six-four, and with a 4.36 40 time, Hill has as much natural ability—and upside—as anybody in the 2012 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the junior played for Georgia Tech, which means he caught all of 28 balls last season. 28 balls for 820 yards and five touchdowns. He might not be ready to save the Rams' beleaguered receivers on Day 1, which is bad news for Sam Bradford, but he definitely looks like a No. 1 receiver. At some point.

Rueben Randle goes to the Rams in SB Nation's second-round NFL Mock Draft, kicking off Round 2. He's Hill's opposite number—not especially fast, not quite as big, but considerably more tested in college action.

Brian Quick has lit up the rumor mill today—some say the Rams are looking very closely at the Appalachian State product. Quick is another big receiver with major college production. He's not as risky as Hill, and the reward is likely to be more immediate—and that could be all it takes for the Rams to pull the trigger.

Related instant-gratification news: Insiders doubt the Rams will trade their first second-round pick.

2012 NFL Draft Rumor: Rams Unlikely To Trade Top 2nd-Round Pick

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the St. Louis Rams -- having already participated in two 2012 NFL Draft trades and thereby traded their way out of the first round -- will indeed make their first selection of the draft with the No. 33 pick:

At this time, St. Louis does not intend to trade the first pick in the second round and plans to use it instead. #Ramsontheclock

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2012

The Rams are projected to take an offensive player with at least one of their three second round draft picks, but just who is unknown. The team led the NFL in sacks allowed and had the fewest passing touchdowns in the 2011 season, but they also allowed the second-most rushing yards with 2433 yards allowed.

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2012 NFL Draft Rumor: Rams May Be Interested In WR Brian Quick

The latest report from around the St. Louis Rams draft headquarters may indicate the Rams are leaning towards selecting WR Brian Quick from the Appalachian St. Mountaineers:

ESPN's Chris Mortensen on #Rams pick at 33: "I'm gonna throw out a name for you to think about: Brian Quick from Appalachian State."

— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 27, 2012

If Quick goes at the No. 33 pick, he will officially break the record for the highest Appalachian State pick in NFL Draft history. According to Pro-Football Reference, 22 Mountaineers players have entered the NFL via the draft, but not have been taken higher than LB Dino Hackett with the No. 35 pick in 1986. In 2011, three Appalachian State players entered were drafted -- FS Mark LeGree, OL Daniel Kilgore and LB D.J. Smith -- all in the 5th and 6th rounds.

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NFL Mock Draft 2012, Round 2: Rams Select Glenn, Jenkins And David In Mel Kiper Mock Draft

The latest mock draft from prospect guru Mel Kiper forecasts the St. Louis Rams will use their copious second rounds picks to select G Cordy Glenn (No. 33 overall), CB Janoris Jenkins (No. 39) and LB Lavonte David (No. 45).

Glenn would presumably help build upon an offensive line that led the NFL in sacks with 55, good for third worst in the league with a 9.1% sack rate. ESPN rates Glenn as the third-best tackle in the draft with a 91 scouting grade.

Jenkins, meanwhile, comes with top-tier talent and top-concern off-the-field problems:

39. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)

Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Somebody has to take the plunge on Jenkins' talent, which is top-10 worthy.

David rates as the second-best outside linebacker in the draft with a good history of production, though not overwhelming speed.

The second round of the NFL draft continues Friday night, starting at 6:00 p.m. CDT.

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NFL Mock Draft 2012, Round 2: Rams Select Randle, Miller And David In Latest SB Nation Mock Draft

The St. Louis Rams select WR Rueben Randle, RB Lamar Miller and OLB Lavonte David in the latest Round 2 mock draft from SB Nation's NFL analyst Ryan Van Bibber. Miller was rated by ESPN as the 4th best running back in the draft, while Randle rated with an 88 grade, also fourth best at his position and just one grade lower than WR Kendall Wright. With consistent injury concerns plaguing RB Steven Jackson, the Rams may look to the future and select the dynamic running back.

Miller struggled with injuries too during his collegiate career with the Miami Hurricanes, having surgery on an injured shoulder in December, 2011, but he rushed for 1272 yards and 9 touchdown in 2011. Bibber's projections name Miller as the only running back drafted in the second round after three running back were drafted in the first round.

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NFL Draft Results: Four Reasons Not To Hate The Michael Brockers Pick, Rams Fans

The reaction to the St. Louis Rams' selection of Michael Brockers with the No. 14 pick was swift and it was harsh. Here's why you shouldn't pay attention.

St. Louis Rams Draft Picks 2012: Rams Hold 8 Picks Heading Into Day 2

The 2012 NFL Draft is only 32 picks deep so far, but things are about to heat up on Friday, as Round 2 and Round 3 unfold starting at 6 p.m. CT, ESPN and NFL Network. The St. Louis Rams have been busy trading back from their original No. 2 slot, and as a result they are loaded with picks in the later rounds and should be primed to fill plenty of holes with quality players on very affordable contracts.

General manager Les Snead and head coach Jeff Fisher will have the chance to find some gems on Friday, as the Rams hold the No. 33, No. 39, No. 45 and No. 65 selections.

Here is the complete list of picks the Rams have left in the 2012 NFL Draft, heading into Friday:

Round 2, Pick No. 1, No. 33 Overall

Round 2, Pick No. 7, No. 39 Overall (from Washington)

Round 2, Pick No. 13, No. 45 Overall (from Dallas)

Round 3, Pick No. 2, No. 65 Overall

Round 4, Pick No. 1, No. 96 Overall

Round 6, Pick No. 1, No. 171 Overall

Round 7, Pick No. 2, No. 209 Overall

Round 7, Pick No. 45, No. 252 Overall (Compensatory Selection)

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2012 NFL Draft: St. Louis Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Says Brocker Was Worth It At 6th

St. Louis Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher admitted in an interview after the NFL Draft Thursday night that he was planning on picking Michael Brocker sixth before trading it to the Dallas Cowboys. He also suggested that he was targeting Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon just before he was selected in the fifth spot by Jacksonville.

"We took advantage of needs around the league and got a great pick in the 2nd round from the Cowboys. and we were able to get a guy we considered at pick six." said coach Jeff Fisher.

The Rams will have three picks in the Second Round on Friday. All three picks come within the first 13 selections of the round including the first pick of the day. The Rams have many holes to fill and Fisher feels there will be many quality players to choose from, all the way through the end of the third round.

Full Video of Jeff Fisher's interview can be seen here at the St. Louis Rams official website.

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Rams Earned An "A" Grade In Round 1 From SB Nation's Joel Thorman

Round 1 of the 2012 NFL Draft is complete, and Joel Thorman over at SB Nation NFL put out his NFL Draft Grades that provide initial impressions on how each team maximized the value of their picks in Round One. When it comes to the NFC West: the St. Louis Rams earned an "A" for trading back and getting Michael Brockers at No. 14, the Arizona Cardinals received a "B" for taking WR Michael Floyd, the San Francisco 49ers got stuck with a "C" for reaching to get WR A.J. Jenkins and the Seattle Seahawks were slapped with a "D" for selecting Bruce Irvin at No. 15.

If you aren't satisfied with those grades or would otherwise like some additional perspective from the SB Nation staff, be sure to check out the video breakdown by the SB Nation YouTube team embedded below.

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Round 2 Mock Draft: Rams Predicted To Take Stephen Hill, Rueben Randle And Janoris Jenkins In SB Nation Mock

The 2012 NFL Draft turned into a exciting spectacle of Round 1 trades and transactions, but the action is far from over. On Friday, Round 2 and Round 3 will play out in front of a national television audience (6 p.m. CT, ESPN and NFL Network), and the St. Louis are primed for a big day. They hold the No. 33, No. 39 and No. 45 after some wheeling and dealing, and with DT Michael Brockers on board general manager Les Snead now needs to address holes in the receiving corps and along the defensive secondary.

SB Nation's NFL Draft site, Mocking The Draft, set up a Round 2 Mock Draft for the 2012 NFL Draft, and the Rams address each theirs needs at WR and CB. St. Louis is projected to take the following prospects in the second round: (a) speedster Georgia Tech WR Stephen Hill at No. 33, (b) LSU WR Rueben Randle at No. 39 and (c) North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins.

Could the Rams swing even more trades and pick up additional picks in the later rounds, or will the shore up their deficiencies with the highest players on their board in the second round? Friday should say a lot about how much they like the talent still remaining in Round 2.

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2012 NFL Draft, Day 2: TV Schedule, Start Time And More

After a wild first round that saw a record-breaking flurry of trades and the Rams taking LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers in the first round, the second and third rounds of the draft are scheduled to be completed on Friday night in another nationally televised event.

Starting at 7 p.m. EST, the action kicks off with the Rams, as they hold the first pick in the second round. It's the first of three draft picks that St. Louis has in the upper half of the second round following a series of trades, as the Rams have the No. 33, No. 39 and No. 45 picks this year.

For a team that's badly in need of additional talent, Friday night should be a big day for the Rams organization given their large number of picks. The remaining four rounds of the draft go down on Saturday.

Date: Friday, April 27, 2012

Time: 6:00 p.m. CT

Location: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York

TV: ESPN and NFL Network

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2012 NFL Draft Results: St. Louis Rams Take Michael Brockers After Multiple Trades

The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is in the books, and the results for the St. Louis Rams are... a little complicated. The Rams went into draft day with the Washington Redskins' No. 6 pick, which they acquired with a basket of picks for what amounts to Robert Griffin III at No. 2. They ended draft day with defensive tackle Michael Brockers, set to save their scuffling run defense, at No. 14, and a third second-round pick. The Dallas Cowboys took them up on the offer—they wanted Morris Claiborne at No. 6.

Justin Blackmon and Matt Kalil falling just short of the sixth overall pick probably precipitated the trade for the Rams, who got a solid talent at a position of need but failed to address the problems with their dysfunctional offense—Sam Bradford still needs a wide receiver and some offensive line help, and the Rams are likely to try to address both with one of three second-round picks on Friday.

More NFL Draft 2012 coverage from SB Nation St. Louis:

• Did the Rams' big trade with the Cowboys make them better?
• Learn more about Michael Brockers at our NFL Draft storystream.

NFL Draft 2012 Results: Did The St. Louis Rams' Trade Make Them Better?

NFL Draft 2012: Dallas Cowboys Trade St. Louis Rams For Morris Claiborne Pick

The St. Louis Rams continued their trade-filled NFL Draft 2012 season on Thursday, with the Dallas Cowboys trading up to get Morris Claiborne at No. 6. The Rams got No. 14—that's run-stuffing defensive tackle Michael Brockers—and No. 45, their third second-round pick after the initial trade that brought the No. 2, and Robert Griffin III, to the Washington Redskins.

That's not quite Justin Blackmon—who went a little bit too early for the Rams to pounce—but between Brockers, Robert Quinn, and Chris Long they've successfully rebuilt an aging defensive line. I can't argue with the Rams taking the best player available at their new position, and if they make some judicious selections in the second round they could have a rejuvenated team a little sooner than anyone anticipated.

Now it's up to Les Snead: You've gotten yourself all the picks you could want—now do something with them.

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2012 NFL Draft: Rams Select Michael Brockers With 14th Overall Pick

St. Louis Rams select Michael Brockers with 14th pick in the NFL Draft.