The Great Los Angeles Rams Draft Pick Caper: How Many Did They ACTUALLY Have in 2023?
Ah, the Los Angeles Rams. A team known for their bold moves, their relentless pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy, and... well, let's be honest, their somewhat questionable track record when it comes to draft picks. They've traded away future first-rounders like candy on Halloween, leaving fans wondering - just how many picks did they actually have in the 2023 draft? Buckle up, truth-seekers, because this one's a wilder ride than a Matthew Stafford play-action fake.
The Pre-Draft Rumor Mill: A Black Hole of Information (or Lack Thereof)
Leading up to the 2023 draft, whispers swirled around the Rams war room like tumbleweeds in a Sergio Leone film. "Did they trade away another first-rounder?" "Are they living on a mountain of compensatory picks?" Reporters were left grasping at straws, fans were refreshing Twitter like it held the cure for the common cold, and the Rams themselves? They maintained a sphinx-like silence.
Draft Day: The Plot Thickens (Like a Really Thick Gumbo)
Then, draft day arrived. The commissioner announced the first pick, then the second, then... the tenth. Still no sign of the Rams. Were they playing some elaborate game of 4D chess with the draft board? Had they gone rogue and decided to stage their own "The League" style fantasy draft with snacks and questionable officiating?
Finally! A Pick Emerges from the Shadows
Just when we were about to declare the Rams an endangered draft pick species, it happened. With the 36th overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams selected... wait for it... Steve Avila, guard, TCU! The crowd erupted (well, maybe a polite smattering of applause), and the mystery began to unravel.
The Big Reveal: A Treasure Trove (or Maybe a Moderately Stocked Pantry) of Picks
As the draft unfolded, the truth came to light. The Rams, in a surprising turn of events, actually had a decent haul! Fourteen picks in total, including a second-rounder (Avila) and a couple of third-rounders. Not a first-rounder in sight, of course, but hey, beggars can't be choosers, right? Especially when those beggars are fresh off a 5-12 season.
So, How Many Picks Did They Have?
Fourteen. There you have it, folks. The suspense was real, the rumors were plentiful, but in the end, the Los Angeles Rams managed to navigate the 2023 draft with a respectable (though not earth-shattering) number of picks. Will their draft class be a diamond in the rough, or a collection of forgotten busts? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the Rams always keep things interesting.
