"The Rams have not invested heavily at cornerback since 2019, when they traded two first-round draft picks for Jalen Ramsey. They have not drafted a cornerback since 2023, when they picked Tre Tomlinson in the sixth round. Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season. That did not work out well."
"Cobie Durant, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, and Roger McCreary, a 2022 second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans who was acquired in a 2025 midseason trade, are free agents. So are Ahkello Witherspoon and Derion Kendrick. The Rams have until May 1 to decide whether to exercise a fifth-year option on Emmanuel Forbes Jr."
"According to Pro Football Focus, Jamal Dean (Tampa Bay), Jaylen Watson (Kansas City) and Tariq Woolen (Seattle) are top free-agent cornerbacks. Top college prospects include Jermod McCoy (Tennessee), Mansoor Delane (Louisiana State), Brandon Cisse (South Carolina), according to the website."
The Rams have minimally invested in cornerback depth since acquiring Jalen Ramsey in 2019, with their most recent draft pick at the position being Tre Tomlinson in 2023. Last season's strategy of relying on pass rush to compensate for secondary weaknesses proved ineffective. Multiple cornerbacks including Cobie Durant, Roger McCreary, Ahkello Witherspoon, and Derion Kendrick are now free agents. The team must decide by May 1 whether to exercise Emmanuel Forbes Jr.'s fifth-year option, which would guarantee $12.6 million in 2027. Safety Kam Curl is also available, though the Rams recently extended Quentin Lake with substantial guarantees. Top free-agent cornerback options include Jamal Dean, Jaylen Watson, and Tariq Woolen, while college prospects like Jermod McCoy and Mansoor Delane represent draft alternatives.
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