Los Angeles Rams: Nose tackles worth drafting in the first round

3. Christian Wilkins, Clemson

Another Clemson interior lineman on the list, Christian Wilkins would be a great first-round selection for the Los Angeles Rams and is actually touted higher than his teammate Lawrence is heading into the 2019 NFL Draft.

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That is because Wilkins is better in both avenues as a nose tackle. Whereas Lawrence is elite in stuffing the run but needs some work at rushing the passer, Wilkins is great in both rushing the passer and stopping the run.

It might sound weird but Wilkins is not the best pass-rushing nor run-stuffing nose tackle in the draft. However, he is arguably the best when it comes to consider both aspects of his game.

Wilkins is likely going to be selected in the early 20s, which is why he is saved for last in this article. The Los Angeles Rams are going to have to trade up for Wilkins in order to select him, which might not be something the team is willing to do with no second-round pick this year.

However, if the front office is high on Wilkins I would not doubt them. This front office has been very proactive in the past with moves and might be willing to give up a future first to move up 10 spots.

Would it be worth it? Well, the only thing that can answer that question is how Wilkins performs in his rookie year for the Rams.

Either way, I would not completely rule out the Rams moving up for him or even him somehow slipping, like prospects tend to do every single year.