Los Angeles Rams 2020 NFL Draft grades: Van Jefferson says hello

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 22: Runningback Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after running in for a score during the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 22, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Huskies 37 to 19. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – AUGUST 24: Van Jefferson #12 of the Florida Gators in action against the Miami Hurricanes in the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Best Pick: Van Jefferson, WR, Florida

Jefferson will be able to add a new dimension to the Rams defense from the slot. He is a versatile, fast player that will likely make big plays in 2020. The team addressed a position of need without Brandin Cooks in the mix, and they hit the nail on the head with Jefferson. He is going to be a stud in the NFL, and a probable Pro Bowl player.

Offensive genius Sean McVay will likely find creative ways to get the ball into Jefferson’s hands, and he should be viewed as a day one impact player.

Worst Pick: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue

The tight end depth in this year’s draft wasn’t great. For some reason, the Rams still found it necessary to take one in the middle rounds. Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett aren’t great players, but Hopkins isn’t either. He may still be the third best tight end in Los Angeles.

While this was a pick with depth and a position of need in mind, it was the wrong one to make.

Grade: B

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