Posting a few mock results for reference (I'm not an espn insider so no mcshay or kiper 3.0):
Walter Football (Walts Picks)
http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php
1.16: Jonathan Cooper, G/C, North Carolina
The Rams desperately need to upgrade their offensive front prior to signing Jake Long. Jeff Fisher said it as much - he defended Sam Bradford recently by saying the blocking needs to get better up front. I expected St. Louis to make multiple upgrades to the offensive line heading into free agency. Long was one, but interior help is still needed.
I'd hate the idea of slotting two guards in the top 20, but Jonathan Cooper is the top player available. Besides, if Mike Iupati could go No. 18 overall a few years ago, Cooper can definitely be taken No. 16 overall.
*** OTHER 2013 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***
1. Tavon Austin, WR - I'll be shocked if Tavon Austin makes it past No. 16. A replacement for Danny Amendola is needed.
2. Kenny Vaccaro, S - St. Louis' front office has stated that it wants to improve the safety position.
Pick change; previously Tavon Austin, WR
1.22: Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia
James Laurinaitis and JoLonn Dunbar played pretty well this past season, but no one the team tried at strongside linebacker did very well. Alec Ogletree makes sense as one of the top prospects available.
Ogletree was recently arrested for a DUI. He's also had some other off-the-field issues. However, this won't deter the Rams, who have taken chances on character guys in this regime. It's worked out so far.
2.14 (46): Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
With tons of picks and not too many needs, the Rams can go with the best player available. That could be Kawann Short, who would address the lack of depth the team has at defensive tackle. Starter Kendall Langford, who disappointed a bit last year, is due $16 million over the next three years, so he may not be around much longer.
Pick change; previously Zach Ertz, TE
3.16 (78): Robert Woods, WR, USC
The Rams were unable to land Tavon Austin in the first round, so they'll have to settle for someone like Robert Woods on Day 2 to take over Danny Amendola's duties.
Pick change; previously David Bakhtiari, OT/G
4.16 (113): Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
The Rams just lost Steven Jackson to the Falcons, so they'll have to find another running back to compete with Daryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead.
Pick change; previously David Quessenberry, G/C/OT
5.16 (149): Sanders Commings, S, Georgia
The Rams already had a need at safety prior to the Quintin Mikell release. Now this hole is even more glaring.
Walter Football (Charlie Campbells Picks)
http://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php
1.16: Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina
The Rams have to improve the interior of their offensive line, and Cooper is a good fit in their offense.
The 6-foot-2, 311-pounder was an excellent blocker for running back Giovani Bernard in 2011. Bernard had a tremendous redshirt freshman season with 1,253 yards and 13 touchdowns. Cooper is a good athlete who also is strong at the point of attack. He fits any blocking scheme and is lightning fast at pulling. Cooper is a rock-solid interior pass-protector, too. He once again did a superb job of blocking for Bernard in 2012.
Cooper was superb at the Combine. He showed surprising strength to go along with great feet and athleticism. Cooper could be a candidate to move to center in the NFL. Given his size and his elite athleticism, a shift over could easily be his best move for the pros.
1.22: Keenan Allen, WR, California
If the 2013 NFL Draft plays out like this, Keenan Allen makes the most sense for St. Louis. Plus, Danny Amendola left in free agency.
The 6-foot-2, 206-pound Allen looks like he could have the talent to be a big-time wide out. He caught 46 passes for 490 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman in 2010. Allen put together a huge 2011 season, racking up 98 receptions for 1,343 yards and six scores. To go along with ideal size, he has the speed to make big plays downfield.
The junior totaled 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns this year. He also returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown. Weak quarterback play from his brother, Zach Maynard, hurt his opportunities.
Allen looks like the complete package as a receiver. He uses his size and strength to run routes in the short to intermediate part of the field, but has no hesitation running crossing routes and is very adept at picking up yards after the catch. Allen is an aggressive play-maker who attacks the football in the air. He is sure-handed and already well-developed.
Not only does Allen have the speed to run downfield, but he beats defenses over the top, too. Allen has a second gear and the explosion to break off big gains. He is faster than many defensive backs expect and is physical with defenders.
Allen looks like a great fit for an NFL West Coast offense. He could be an X (split end) or Z (flanker) receiver who works in all levels of the defense.
2.14 (46): Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
The Rams land their replacement for Steven Jackson.
Lacy is in the mold of recent Alabama running backs. Nick Saban's ball-carriers have all had a combination of size, quickness and power. Lacy (6-0, 220) is more like Mark Ingram rather than Trent Richardson. However, Lacy has more elusiveness than Ingram as Lacy has a nice spin move that he regularly used to break away from defenders.
Following his dominant performance versus Notre Dame in National Championship Game (20-140), Lacy's 2012 totals reached 1,322 yards (6.5 average) and 17 touchdowns on only 204 carries. He was the power runner for the Crimson Tide, but lost carries to standout freshman T.J. Yeldon. Lacy caught 22 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns, too. He had a massive performance against Georgia (20-181) in the SEC Championship.
Lacy was the backup in 2011 to star back Richardson. However, when the sophomore received carries, he made the most of them running for 631 yards on 84 carries with seven touchdowns.
Pick change; previously Arthur Brown, OLB
3.16 (78): Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
The Rams need some help at outside linebacker, and Collins would also give them some pass-rushing depth.
The fast and physical Collins was a consistent producer for Southern Miss. The senior recorded 92 tackles with 10 sacks, 20 tackles for a loss, five passes batted and four forced fumbles this season. He totaled 98 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, eight passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception in 2011.
Collins (6-3, 250) is an interesting prospect who could be a 3-4 outside linebacker as well as a 4-3 linebacker. An injury knocked him out of the Senior Bowl, but he looked great at the Combine.
Pick change; previously Terron Armstead, OT
4.16 (113): Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida
The Rams grab some more offensive line and could prepare Nixon to potentially replace Rodger Saffold; the veteran tackle is entering the final year of his contract.
Nixon (6-5, 311) had a mixed senior season as a pass-protector. His performance against Texas A&M was solid, and he dominated LSU defensive end Sam Montgomery in perhaps his best game of the season. Nixon also battled versus South Carolina with some good and bad moments against Jadeveon Clowney.
On the flip side, Nixon played against Georgia with a leg injury. It left him was slow and hobbling around the field. Jarvis Jones took advantage of that and destroyed him to the tune of 3.5 sacks.
Nixon was excellent against Florida State to close out the regular season. He completely owned defensive end Tank Carradine, keeping him out of the backfield and on roller skates in the ground game. Nixon was opening up huge running lanes as he rode Carradine around the field.
Overall, Nixon had a quality senior season. He showed good improvement from his previous years and became a more well-rounded blocker.
Nixon is quick, athletic, strong, and plays with good technique. He started out the 2011 season well with good performances in the first four games of the year, but after that, he had some major struggles in conference play, especially against Alabama and LSU. Nixon would do well blocking either team's edge-rushers before a few lapses would spoil his game. He is a good athlete with a lot of potential and a high ceiling.
Pick change; previously Travis Kelce, TE
5.16 (149): Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois
The Rams could use another defensive tackle to go with Michael Brockers.
Spence is a quick gap-shooting defensive tackle who can cause disruption at the point of attack. The junior racked up 72 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, one sack and a forced fumble this year. He had a decent 2011 season with 69 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
Pick change; previously Mike Gillislee, RB
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/170650
1.16 KENNY VACCARO:
Vaccaro didn't test that well at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he is outstanding on tape. He would start from Day 1 for St. Louis; his versatility would be a luxury in Jeff Fisher's defense.
1.22 CORDARRELLE PATTERSON
Patterson very easily could go much higher than 22nd, but in some years, receivers get pushed down the board. The Rams can't afford to pass on him twice.
Draftek
http://www.drafttek.com/2013-nfl-mock-draft-round1.asp
16 Alec Ogletree LB
With the imminent departure of the Rams' Free Agent Safety Dahl to the 49ers and the loss of two WRs, this pick could easily be WR or S, but Ogletree's range on defense makes him hard to pass up here. Ogletree's pass coverage, athleticism, and ILB/OLB versatility will prove more valuable.
Alternate Pick #1
Kenny Vaccaro
Alternate Pick #2
Sheldon Richardson
22 Sheldon Richardson DT
Can you ever have too many pass-rushers? Not according to HC Jeff Fisher . . . and a fresh DL is a feisty DL, so let's platoon them like the Giants of old. Richardson is an athletic, penetrating 3-technique DT who will excel on the Rams' turf.
Alternate Pick #1
Eddie Lacy
Alternate Pick #2
Sylvester Williams
46 Eddie Lacy RB
Adios Steven Jackson . . . Hello Eddie Lacy! The most complete back in this year's draft lands right in Coach Jeff Fisher's lap, where he is needed . . . and just in case you have forgotten how well he performs, well just watch this!
Alternate Pick #1
Robert Woods
Alternate Pick #2
Terrance Williams
FBG/NFL Insider/Fantasy guru Cecil Lammey
http://denverssportsstation.com/page.php?page_id=90
16. St. Louis Rams FS, Kenny Vaccaro, Texas The upgrade to their secondary continues. Last year they added CB Janoris Jenkins in the first-round. This year they add Vaccaro, a playmaking Safety with high football intelligence and nose for the football.
22. St. Louis Rams (from Washington) WR, Keenan Allen, California The Rams need to add weapons to the WR position, especially if they lose Danny Amendola in free agency. Allen has some A.J. Green (Bengals) to his game because of his body control although he is not quite as explosive. Scouts like his size, toughness, sure hands and compare him to Jordy Nelson (Packers).
FBG Andy Dufresne
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=679508
16. St. Louis - Kenny Vaccaro - FS Texas
Both of their terrible safeties are gone from last year. It might not be Vaccaro, but they're taking a safety early.
22. St. Louis (from Washington) - Tavon Austin - WR West Virginia
Too much talent to pass up here. They have to stockpile WRs until they have a full set.
46. St. Louis - Larry Warford - OG Kentucky
78. St. Louis - Sio Moore - OLB Connecticut
FBG Bracie Smathers (pre-free agency)
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=678374
16 STL - Jonathan Cooper OG North Carolina
Rams offensive line needs all the help it can get and in this case they get BPA at this point of the draft.
22 STL - Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
The Rams added some young wideouts last year so they get the top TE of this draft class and pair him with Lance Kendricks to run double TE sets.
CBSSports
Rang
Brugler
Kirwan
Prisco
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft
16:
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR
Kenny Vaccaro, FS
Kenny Vaccaro, FS
Chance Warmack, OG
22:
Matt Elam, SS
Tavon Austin, WR
Keenan Allen, WR
Tavon Austin, WR