LA Rams: Three roster holes and how to fix them in the draft

Inside linebacker:

In following the theme set by the previous two positions, inside linebacker is a hole the team has as a result of trading Alec Ogletree. The departure of Ogletree was surprising, but understandable. Since the team moved to a 3-4 style defense, Ogletree was forced to move from outside linebacker to inside. This was a transition that proved ineffective for him, as he didn’t perform as well at the position.

There is now an opportunity to draft a true inside linebacker to play alongside Mark Barron. Assuming they go edge rusher and wide receiver in the first two rounds, as I outlined, they could draft a solid linebacker in the third round.

Iowa’s Josey Jewell is a player that should be available and considered for this pick. Jewell will likely be available at this time because many have concerns about his size and speed at the position.

To make up for his lack of athleticism, Jewell has some of the best instincts at the position in the entire draft. To go with that he is a very reliable tackler and has been given the “high motor” cliché tag by many.

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He would be the perfect player to play alongside Mark Barron, who’s style of play gives you what Jewell lacks, and vice versa.