All posts by : Don Lichterman

Rams Didn’t Reach—Because They Didn’t Need To

Let’s set the record straight.

Every time someone asked what the Rams needed going into the 2025 NFL Draft, I said the same thing: “We don’t need anything major right now.” No exaggeration. We’re talking about a team that’s already stacked across the board. Sure, if we could plug a hole on the offensive line or get a Von Miller-type pass rusher in his prime, that would be ideal—but that’s fine-tuning, not rebuilding.

And guess what? Les Snead and Sean McVay saw it the same way. With only six picks—their smallest class since 2016—the Rams showed a level of confidence in the roster that a lot of talking heads just didn’t get. Fans were hollering about needing a cornerback, but here’s the truth: every team “needs” a cornerback. It’s arguably the hardest position in football to dominate long-term. Even the best to ever do it have been burned. With today’s receivers bigger, faster, and sharper than ever, DBs are fighting an uphill battle on every snap.

So when the Rams skipped that position in the draft? It wasn’t a miss. It was a message: We’re good.

Draft Strategy: Quality Over Quantity

This draft wasn’t about flashy names or reach picks. It was about calculated, focused additions to a near-complete roster. Snead said it best:

“Instead of letting the draft happen to us, we attacked it.”

Here’s who the Rams added to the 2025 squad:

• Terrance Ferguson, TE – Oregon
• Josiah Stewart, EDGE – Michigan
• Jarquez Hunter, RB – Auburn
• Ty Hamilton, DT – Ohio State
• Chris Paul Jr, ILB – Ole Miss
• Konata Mumpfield, WR – Pittsburgh

These are solid, rotational players—not long shots. The Rams went practical: improve depth and find guys who can contribute right away, even if they’re not day-one starters.

Let’s not forget: the Rams’ coaching staff has shown they can develop guys. Ferguson might be TE2 by midseason. Stewart could bring heat in our pressure packages. Paul Jr. might even crack the starting lineup outright, especially with how inconsistent our ILBs were last year.

The Ramsey Rumors? Not Happening

Now let’s address the Jalen Ramsey buzz—No. Look, we love what Ramsey did for us. But we’re solid in the secondary. With 10 cornerbacks already under contract and our starters returning, why add an aging All-Pro with a hefty price tag? It’s nostalgia, not necessity.

A Quietly Great Draft That Fits the Super Bowl Window

This wasn’t about making headlines. It was about stacking wins. The Rams didn’t go for the “sexy” picks—they reinforced a Super Bowl-caliber roster. You can argue they didn’t “win” the draft in the eyes of the media, but if you’re asking whether they boosted their championship odds? Absolutely.

The 2025 Rams are battle-tested, balanced, and built to beat anybody.

Terps Take Over the NFL: 6 Maryland Players Drafted in 2025

Now let’s talk about something close to my heart—College Park just made NFL Draft history. Six Maryland Terrapins had their names called across seven rounds. That’s the most we’ve had in decades—and I was there when this kind of dominance first hit back in the mid-80s.

Let’s not forget 1986. We entered that season ranked No. 1 by Sport Magazine—and had the game against Penn State won until a late fumble by Alvin Blount cost us a walk-off field goal. I’ll never forget standing with my crew, ready to storm the field, take the goalpost down Route 1, and lean it up against the Vous like we did after the ACC title a few years earlier.

Here’s who made Maryland proud this weekend:

• Tai Felton – Round 3, Minnesota Vikings
• Ruben Hyppolite II – Round 4, Chicago Bears
• Jordan Phillips – Round 5, Miami Dolphins
• Dante Trader Jr. – Round 5, Miami Dolphins
• Kaden Prather – Round 7, Buffalo Bills
• Tommy Akingbesote – Round 7, Dallas Cowboys

It’s a huge win for the program and a testament to how far Maryland football has come. From the Vous to the league, the Terps are officially a talent pipeline again.

Whether you’re tuning into the NFL Draft, repping the Rams, or chasing that next sync placement—this week, it’s all about smart strategy, precision picks, and leveling up.

What did you think of the Rams’ draft class—or your favorite Terp getting picked?