Los Angeles Rams: First-round trades to make in the 2019 NFL Draft

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 18-10. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 18-10. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Rams
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The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to big moves and notable trades and could take that reputation into the 2019 NFL Draft.

There are a several things that have led to the Los Angeles Rams success the last two seasons. Todd Gurley and Aaron Donald both hit their primes and became arguably the best offensive and defensive players in the league. That helps.

Jared Goff also rebounded from a slow rookie season, in large part due to Sean McVay. McVay came in and installed a winning culture in Los Angeles to go along with his offensive mind, which has led to results.

However, at the backbone of this has been bold decision-making by the Los Angeles Rams front office. Trading several picks to move up and select Jared Goff; making various trades with draft picks for different receivers; bringing in Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, Ndamukong Suh and Brandin Cooks prior to the 2018 season.

It has kind of gone unnoticed but the Rams have arguably been the most aggressive team over the last three years, which has led to the accelerated growth.

Some of these moves can be speculated prior to the trade but most are fairly shocking when they happen. Although the team made it all the way to the Super Bowl, the front office is likely going to have a similar approach this offseason.

And that could translate to the NFL Draft, where the Los Angeles Rams might go a third consecutive year without a first-round pick. Or, the team could hold onto the pick and even move up in the draft.

Here are three first-round trades the Los Angeles Rams could make in the 2019 NFL Draft.