Random Ramsdom: Louis Riddick of ESPN loves drafted WR

Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 5/8/25

Konata Mumpfield was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in their most recent NFL draft, and Louis Riddick of ESPN seems to think that Mumpfield has a real chance to be a starter or key player at some point for the Rams. Will that happen? Time will tell, but I appreciate Riddick’s excitement.

What do you think, is Mumpfield poised to benefit the Rams? Or will be he fall behind the depth chart?

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Los Angeles Rams pulled off a draft steal that has an ESPN expert buzzing (ramblinfan)

“Mumpfield is a playmaker. He succeeds at deep routes because he knows how and when to extend his arms. He succeeds at intermediate routes because he changes his tempo and jukes to create separation. He succeeds at short routes because he breaks after the snap more quickly than expected. He is a gifted receiver who will be challenged to do more in the Rams’ offense. And he will do exactly that.

The Rams offense already boasts physical receivers who will churn out yards after the catch in Puka Nacua and Jordan Whittington. The Rams roster boasts blazing speed receivers in Tutu Atwell and Xavier Smith. And the Rams added a new offensive wrinkle in veteran WR Davante Adams, who can create instant separation out of the gate.”

Los Angeles Rams pulled off a draft steal that has an ESPN expert buzzing (ramblinfan)

“Why are the Los Angeles Rams so successful when they have used just one Round 1 pick in the past nine drafts? Well, to be honest, the Rams are not limited by the location of their draft selections. That is, this team has a knack for finding true NFL elite players in any round of the NFL Draft. The ability to pan for gold in the draft silt is what has kept this team buoyed at the surface of the NFL, and has led to two Super Bowl appearances in the past nine years.

It’s not a matter of selecting the most athletic rookie prospects. Nor is it a matter of selecting the most productive rookie prospects. To find truly elite talent in the annual NFL draft, the Rams front office vets hundreds of potential fits and targets the most logical and realistic fits for what the team wants to do. In essence, it’s not a matter of finding the best player, but a matter of finding the best player for the Rams’ projected roles.”

4 Things to Know About Rams’ Terrance Ferguson (si.com)

“In his four years at Eugene, Ferguson established himself as arguably Oregon’s greatest tight end of all time. He holds the record for tight end career receptions at 134 and touchdowns at 16. He’s second in career receiving yards for his position group.

2. He lost two Pac-12 championship games but won the Big Ten in his first year with the conference.

In his four years of college football, Ferguson participated in three conference championship games, all of those games leading to massive changes in college football.”