Breaking Down the Rams’ Decision to Draft Ty Simpson Over Makai Lemon at No. 13

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Breaking Down the Rams’ Decision to Draft Ty Simpson Over Makai Lemon at No. 13

The Rams opted for a succession plan over immediate positional help at No. 13. While the front office “considered drafting” Makai Lemon and Kenyon Sadiq, the Rams felt their current depth chart would bury either rookie next season, per The Athletic. By selecting Alabama’s Ty Simpson, Sean McVay officially secured a high-ceiling heir to Matthew Stafford, the report added.


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