The Los Angeles Rams may have gotten a steal on Day 3 when they selected Chris Paul Jr., a linebacker from Ole Miss. They traded up 29 spots to get him, making an aggressive move for the talented linebacker in the fifth round.

Paul Jr. finished as Pro Football Focus’ top-rated linebacker in the SEC for the 2024 season, earning an overall defensive grade of 87.2 (No. 5 in the FBS). He also ranked in the SEC’s top five in pass rush, tackling, coverage, pressures, and run defense, showing off his versatility and dominance across the board.

The Rams continued their aggressive approach to Day 3 of the NFL draft, trading two sixth-round picks to move to No. 172 overall to draft Ole Miss inside linebacker Chris Paul Jr.

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