We have made it through rounds 2, 3, and 4, and now it is time to get into round 6 (Rams don’t currently have a 1st or 5th round pick).

For complete analysis of Round 2 scenarios go here.

To view Round 3 go here.

For Round 4, go here.

Make sure to choose your favorite Round 6 selection in the poll at the end of the article!

Who To Take At 199? Predicting The Rams 6th Round Pick

Scenario #1

Round 2

Pick 52: Austin Jackson, OT – USC

Pick 57: Michael Pittman Jr., WR – USC

Round 3

Pick 84: Darrell Taylor, Edge Tennessee

Pick 104: Amik Robertson, CB Louisiana Tech

Round 4

Pick 126: Logan Wilson, LB Wyoming

Round 6

Pick 199: Geno Stone, S Iowa

With Eric Weddle’s retirement, the Rams find themselves with a lack of depth at safety. After Taylor Rapp and John Johnson, there is a huge drop off in experience and talent. Geno Stone won’t replace Weddle, but it definitely won’t be from a lack of his effort.

Stone works harder because he has to. A word often used to describe Stone is stubby, which isn’t a compliment for a safety. It means he lacks length, which means he just can’t make some plays that longer guys can. But, like many of us that aren’t gifted with gazel-like extremities, Stone has to rely on his head. Stone has a high football IQ, seemingly reacting to QB’s before they even make their initial move.

A high FBIQ won’t help you when you are getting outrun or can’t get up to tip the ball away, so, Stone will be a liability in some circumstances. He will lose jump balls, get beat on deep passes, and will miss some lateral tackles. But, again, like we who are vertically challenged often do, Stone plays with a chip on his shoulder. Coming out of high school, Stone was overlooked by Penn State and Michigan State but eventually earned a starting role for the Hawkeyes.

Stone is smart and has grit. A good combination on the football field and one that shouldn’t be overlooked.