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Day two of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. Coming into the weekend, the Los Angeles Rams did not have a second round pick as a result of last year’s aggressive trade up for Braden Fiske. They remedied that by trading down with the Atlanta Falcons from 26th overall and gained a 2026 first rounder in the process.
The Rams made two selections on Friday evening. They picked Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson in the second round at #46 and then selected Michigan EDGE Josaiah Stewart at #90 in the third round.
Here are instant reactions from myself as well as from fans and experts on social media:
2nd round - Terrance Ferguson, TE; Oregon
My Thoughts: It’s clear that Sean McVay and Les Snead were on the hunt for pass catchers. Rumors circulated during the first round that the team was considering moving up at multiple points with the intent of landing Tetairoa McMillan and Emeka Egbuka. The Rams will be happy that their patience paid off, especially considering that Ferguson has the potential to start long-term at TE and by the fact they now have two first round picks in 2026.
How does Ferguson fit with the Rams? Truly, he might not play much in 2025 unless (1) they buck the trend of playing younger players over proven veterans, (2) McVay deploys a heavier dose of 12 personnel, or (3) Tyler Higbee misses extended time due to injury. On a more short-term basis, Ferguson could realistically help fix LA’s woes in the end zone and his 6-5, 256 lbs. frame makes for an ideal end zone target. The former Oregon Duck excels after the catch point and has some of the best long speed at the position in this draft class.
Terrance Ferguson was one of the most productive tight ends in college football last season, especially after the catch: pic.twitter.com/lzRFnROTt1
— Wyatt Miller (@wymill07) April 26, 2025
Loved Terrance Ferguson in the tier 2 of this TE class. Top-50 player on my board
— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) April 26, 2025
Ironically, reminded me of Tyler Higbee coming out
This is why the Rams drafted TE Terrance Ferguson
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 26, 2025
Tight end is a traits based position, and he certifiably has those. Chews up ground. Oustanding athlete. Strength pops.
I see a starting NFL TE for a long timehttps://t.co/2ItBYV5gTR pic.twitter.com/5d47sDINh6
The Rams got a star in Terrance Ferguson
— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) April 26, 2025
pic.twitter.com/O4M0PYvVqm
Terrance Ferguson was drafted in round 2 pick 46 in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.32 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 92 out of 1338 TE from 1987 to 2025. https://t.co/jdD3ilTr1m pic.twitter.com/NMRDuSz91b
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 26, 2025
Littleton, Colorado Native Terrance Ferguson, Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams with the 46th Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/m9BWq0acD7
— Mile High Minute (@mhmdenver) April 26, 2025
3rd round - Josaiah Stewart, EDGE; Michigan
My Thoughts: You aren’t going to draft a total package at EDGE in the third round unless they are coming from a small school, and that certainly isn’t the case for a player from Michigan. There will always be trade-offs for mid-round pass rushers. Stewart is no exception. His film and production is excellent. He’s a standout from a football perspective; however, the reason he wasn’t mentioned amongst the top EDGE rushers in this draft is because of his physical profile. Stewart is a size outlier at 6-1, 249 lbs. Despite his smaller frame, he ran a disappointing time in the 40-yard dash at 4.70.
Interestingly enough, this is effectively the opposite bet the Rams made with Byron Young in the third round two years ago when he was coming out of Tennessee. At the time Young was considered a relatively green player with the athletic profile and build that you can bet on to develop. The Rams threw him into the fire as a rookie on a young defense and allowed him to get reps under his belt.
Can Stewart continue his on-field production in the NFL despite a limited physical profile?
L.A. Rams Select Michigan DL Josaiah Stewart 90th Overall
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2025
91.2 PFF Grade in 2024 (2nd Among EDGEs) pic.twitter.com/tXPZscORg6
The Los Angeles Rams Select Josaiah Stewart with the 90th Overall Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/aZRavgunAj
— Locked On Rams (@lockedonrams) April 26, 2025
Great pick for thr slot.
— Bukayo Saka Liker (@3k_) April 26, 2025
Love how the #Rams approached this draft.
A benefit from '23 and '24, but taking advantage of the opportunity. https://t.co/Q6d8IBt61S
Comp'd to Azeez Ojulari. DPR? I'm always happy to add edge depth. https://t.co/QYlMkpaRxi
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) April 26, 2025
I could be wrong but Stewart may be projected as the the Hoecht/Cheetah package/five man rush player. Has a legit motor and personality (as described by our Dane Brugler) fits really well with this young group. https://t.co/nlxK5ErwCz
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) April 26, 2025
Josaiah Stewart is a guy I’m betting on to become a high level contributor, and quickly. Save the lazy size concerns & watch the tape.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 26, 2025
Kid can absolutely ball. pic.twitter.com/6XNCrBHvKE
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