"The Rams can’t have enough pass rushers. Stewart joins a crowded group that includes Jared Verse and Byron Young. Stewart, a one-year starter at Michigan, proved to be an explosive player coming out of blocks. His quick get-off allowed him to produce 13 tackles for loss and eight sacks last season."

The Rams came into the draft with eight picks, including the 26th overall selection, but they made a trade on Thursday night to bail out of the first round. They sent No. 26 to the Falcons for No. 46, No. 242 and a 2026 first-rounder, also sending No. 101 to Atlanta in the deal.

The Rams could afford to take players who provide depth and optionality, and that’s what they feel they did by selecting Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in Round 2 and Michigan edge rusher