The Rams opened Day 3 of the NFL draft by choosing Washington State defensive lineman Brennan Jackson within the fifth spherical. They didn’t have a fourth-round choose this 12 months.
Brennan Jackson — Edge
6 toes 4, 264 kilos, Washington State, Spherical 5, Decide 154
Notable: Jackson, who performed at Nice Oak Excessive in Temecula, had 20 profession sacks, which ranks eighth in Washington State historical past. He additionally had 33½ tackles for misplaced yardage.
Final season: Jackson had 8½ sacks and 12½ tackles for misplaced yardage for the Cougars.
Why the Rams drafted him: Jackson’s choice continued the Rams’ heavy emphasis on move rushers to assist fill the void left by Aaron Donald. The Rams chosen Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse within the first spherical and Florida State deal with Braden Fiske within the second. Jackson joins a place group that features second-year edge rusher Byron Younger and veteran Michael Hoecht.
