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5 Late-Round Sleepers Who Would Be Perfect for the St. Louis Rams

January 28, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Building an excellent roster requires wise decision-making in the early rounds, but the best teams also fortify the depth by finding late-round gems. 
If the Rams want to compete in 2015 and beyond, it's going to take more than securing a top talent with the No. 10 overall selection. The team must utilize proper scouting and bring in some low-key talent in the later rounds. 
St. Louis has improved in this area lately, at least compared to recent years. The Rams drafted receiver Chris Givens in the fourth round of 2012, and he has been a moderate contributor. Running back Zac Stacy was drafted in the fifth round of 2013, and he had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage as a rookie. In 2014, the team grabbed cornerback E.J. Gaines in the sixth, and he was a full-time starter this past season. 
Beyond the draft, the Rams also managed to sign multiple undrafted rookies who made the roster in 2014, such as tight ends Alex Bayer and Justice Cunningham, as well as defe...

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