Rams Draft LSU Pass Rusher - Nigerian Royalty?

The Los Angeles Rams aren't always the most popular team in mock drafts, as they haven't made a first-round pick since selecting quarterback Jared Goff in 2016.

And while the latter trend isn't scheduled to change this April, the former problem can be addressed with multiple rounds of pick projections.

ESPN did exactly that, and in its latest two-round mock draft, had the Rams drafting LSU pass rusher BJ Ojulari at No. 36 overall.

Positional value comes into play here, and with no left tackle of value on the board, the front office pivots to pass-rusher. Ojulari (6-3, 250 pounds) had 12.5 sacks the past two seasons while playing off the edge of the LSU defense and wearing the famed No. 18 jersey awarded to a team leader. - ESPN's Matt Miller

LSU annually gives the No. 18 to the player who "best represents all the outstanding traits of an LSU football player," and Ojulari received the nod in 2022.

He's the younger brother of New York Giants outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari, which is only the start of his interesting family background - the Ojulari brothers are the grandsons of Prince Twins Seven-Seven of Nigeria.

As for the younger Ojulari, his athleticism and pass rush presence would be a welcomed addition to a Los Angeles defense that ranked No. 21 in sacks this past season with 38.

And while the draft is still over two-and-a-half months away, there might just be a chance to bring some royalty to the City of Angels.

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