Offensive tackle was pushed down the list of needs for the Los Angeles Rams in the draft after Andrew Whitworth signed a three-year extension. That doesn’t mean it’s a position the team can ignore, though.

Whitworth is 38 and could retire after the 2020 season. The Rams have tried to prepare for the future with Joseph Noteboom and Bobby Evans potentially moving to left tackle, but they’re also likely to add reinforcements in the draft.

The incoming class of tackles isn’t exactly a great one, but the Rams can still find developmental prospects throughout the process. Here’s the best target for them in each round.

Round 1: Josh Jones, Houston Jones is a difficult prospect to predict a landing spot for, but he’s most likely to… Jones is a difficult prospect to predict a landing spot for, but he’s most likely to land in the back half of the first round. The Rams will have to trade up if they want to land him, but I’m not sure he’s worth the gamble. Still, he’s an intriguing player with high upside and the requisite size to succeed at tackle. more

Round 2: Austin Jackson, USC Jackson is a polarizing tackle prospect in this class, but his athleticism at 6-foot-5 and 322… Jackson is a polarizing tackle prospect in this class, but his athleticism at 6-foot-5 and 322 pounds is undeniable. He’d be afforded time to develop behind Whitworth and Rob Havenstein before being thrust into a starting role. more

Round 3: Matthew Peart, UConn Peart may not have played at a powerhouse program, but as an athlete and tackle prospect,… Peart may not have played at a powerhouse program, but as an athlete and tackle prospect, he has the traits teams look for. His 36 5/8-inch arms were longer than any tackle at the combine, and he ran a 5.06 40-yard dash at 6-feet-7, 318 pounds. Those aren’t numbers often found in tackles. more

Round 4: Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas Adeniji may have to move to guard at the next level, but the Rams value position… Adeniji may have to move to guard at the next level, but the Rams value position versatility and that’s something he offers. He primarily played left tackle, which is good news for a Los Angeles team seeking Whitworth’s eventual replacement. He has the length to stick outside, which is a plus. more

Round 5: Justin Herron, Wake Forest Herron is solid in pass protection thanks to his length, but he could struggle against powerful… Herron is solid in pass protection thanks to his length, but he could struggle against powerful rushers if he doesn’t get stronger. That applies to the running game, too, and he may be forced to move inside to guard if he can't bulk up a bit. more

Round 6: Trey Adams, Washington Adams was once viewed as a potential Day 2 pick, but his stock has slid significantly.… Adams was once viewed as a potential Day 2 pick, but his stock has slid significantly. He ran an unimpressive 5.6 in the 40-yard dash and appeared to lack athleticism in positional drills. That could be the result of a torn ACL in 2017 and a back injury in 2018, which hindered him significantly. He’s a risky prospect, but in the sixth round, he’s worth taking a chance on. more