Michael Brockers is the 21st player picked by the Rams in the first round of the NFL Draft since they moved to St. Louis. We take a look back at those first-rounders and how they fared.

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Kevin

Carter



1996

Lawrence

Phillips



1996

Eddie

Kennison



1997

Orlando

Pace



1998

Grant

Wistrom



1999

Torry

Holt



2000

Trung

Canidate



2001

Damione

Lewis



2001

Adam

Archuleta



2001

Ryan

Pickett



2002

Robert

Thomas



2003

Jimmy

Kennedy



2004

Steven

Jackson



2005

Alex

Barron



2006

Tye

Hill



2007

Adam

Carriker



2008

Chris

Long



2009

Jason

Smith



2010

Sam

Bradford



2011

Robert

Quinn



2012

Michael

Brockers

Kevin Carter 1995

DRAFT

Picked No. 6

Defensive end

Florida Six seasons with the Rams, all as starter, in 14-year career. Recorded league-high 17 sacks in 1999. Pro Bowler in '99 and 2002. Grade A- Lawrence Phillips 1996

DRAFT

Picked No. 6

Running back

Nebraska Rushed for 1,265 yards and 12 TDs in just under two seasons with Rams. Spent just three years in NFL, offseason problems scuttling career. Grade D- Eddie Kennison 1996

DRAFT

Picked No. 18

Wide receiver

LSU After solid rookie year, faded next two seasons with Rams. Best years were in 2004 and '05, when he topped 1,000 yards for Chiefs. Grade D Orlando Pace Seven-time Pro Bowler was one of league's elite offensive linemen during first seven seasons with Rams before injuries began to take their toll. Grade A 1997

DRAFT

Picked No. 1

Tackle

Ohio State Grant Wistrom 1998

DRAFT

Picked No. 6

Defensive end

Nebraska Hard-working pass rusher was solid vs. the run and recorded 41½ sacks during six seasons with Rams. Finished career with three seasons in Seattle. Grade B+ Torry Holt 1999

DRAFT

Picked No. 6

Wide receiver

N. C. State Seven-time Pro Bowler topped 1,000 yards in eight of 10 seasons with Rams. Second to teammate Isaac Bruce in most club receiving records. Grade A Trung Canidate 2000

DRAFT

Picked No. 31

Running back

Arizona Speedster never earned full-time starting job in three seasons with Rams. Best year was 2001, when he gained 441 yards on 78 carries. Grade F Damione Lewis 2001

DRAFT

Picked No. 12

Def. tackle

Miami (Fla.) Part-time starter during most of five seasons with Rams. Had 10½ sacks. Spent four seasons with Carolina, then 2010 with Houston. Grade C- Adam Archuleta 2001

DRAFT

Picked No. 20

Safety

Arizona State Five-year starter with Rams had 15 sacks and three interceptions, returning two for TDs. Career-high 102 tackles in 2002. Grade B Ryan Pickett 2001

DRAFT

Picked No. 29

Def. tackle

Ohio State Solid performer in middle of line as four-year starter in five seasons with Rams. Has started the last six years for Green Bay. Grade B Robert Thomas 2002

DRAFT

Picked No. 31

Linebacker

UCLA Only sporadically effective in three seasons with Rams. Spent one year in Green Bay and three in Oakland before retiring after 2008 season. Grade D Jimmy Kennedy 2003

DRAFT

Picked No. 12

Def. tackle

Penn State Started 30 games in four generally ineffective seasons with Rams, recording four sacks. Had career-high 31 tackles in 2006. Grade D- Steven Jackson 2004

DRAFT

Picked No. 24

Running back

Oregon State Three-time Pro Bowler has topped 1,000 rushing yards eight consecutive times. Franchise's all-time leading rusher signed with Atlanta in offseason. Grade A Alex Barron 2005

DRAFT

Picked No. 19

Tackle

Florida State Enigmatic performer was durable, never missing a start in five seasons with Rams because of injury. Inconsistent play made him expendable after '09 . Grade D Tye Hill 2006

DRAFT

Picked No. 15

Cornerback

Clemson Spent three so-so seasons with the Rams, the last two cut short by injuries. Had three interceptions as a rookie, but just two in his final four seasons. Grade D Adam Carriker 2007

DRAFT

Picked No. 13

Def. tackle

Nebraska Former Nebraska defensive end never flourished playing inside in two seasons with Rams. Shoulder injuries blunted his progress. Grade D+ Chris Long 2008

DRAFT

Picked No. 2

Defensive end

Virginia Remains underrated around the league, but gets better every year. Posted second consecutive season of 10+ sacks with team-high 11½ in 2012. Grade B+ Jason Smith 2009

DRAFT

Picked No. 2

Tackle

Baylor Traded in August 2012 to the New York Jets and released following the '12 campaign. This pick helped cost GM Billy Devaney his job. Grade F Sam Bradford 2010

DRAFT

Picked No. 1

Quarterback

Oklahoma After nightmare 2011 season, he put his ankle injuries behind him and posted decent numbers in 2012. Logged several late-game comebacks. Grade B- Robert Quinn 2011

DRAFT

Picked No. 14

Defensive end

N. Carolina Became a starter and an every-down defender in his second season, logging his first 10-sack season . Run defense needs work, but is progressing. Grade B Michael Brockers 2012

DRAFT

Picked No. 14

Def. tackle

LSU Despite missing his first 3 games with a high ankle sprain, Brockers played up to his draft status, especially on run defense. Has Pro Bowl potential. Grade B

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