Rams 7-round mock draft: Can L.A. land a successor to Matthew Stafford?

While the Los Angeles Rams would prefer to trade out of the first round and secure more draft picks, it takes two to tango. And there might not be a player teams covet enough to trade up for where the Rams sit. So, GM Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay might have to stick and pick at No. 26. 

Last season, the Rams grabbed several key players who contributed as rookies, including edge rusher Jared Verse, defensive tackle Braden Fiske, safety Kam Kinchens, offensive lineman Beaux Limmer and kicker Joshua Karty. Adding another solid draft haul could help McVay & Co. in their chase to return to the Super Bowl.

Along with that, the Rams must think about adding a developmental quarterback prospect behind Matthew Stafford, who's 37 and entering his 17th NFL season. 

Let's take a look at the Rams' seven-round mock draft. 

While selecting a receiver such as Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden or Luther Burden III is an option here to replace the departed Cooper Kupp, grabbing a three-down tight end who could shore up the position for the future also makes sense. The son of Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, Taylor has an NFL pedigree and understands what it takes to be successful at this level. He offers solid hands, good speed (4.64-second 40-yard time) and is a willing blocker. And with 32-year-old Tyler Higbee in the final year of his deal, Taylor would create a succession plan at tight end.  

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Undrafted rookie free agent Omar Speights emerged as a productive player in the middle of L.A.'s defense last season. And the Rams brought back veteran Troy Reeder, a reliable linebacker