Several reports indicate that the Los Angeles Rams were interested in Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram, who is now on the New York Giants.

They were hoping for Engram, have a full day to assess. https://t.co/ovpTFruGON — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 28, 2017

The Rams met with Engram, who was considered a top prospect in the draft, earlier this offseason. In addition to O.J. Howard from Alabama and David Nkoju from Miami, he was one of three tight ends selected in the first round.

If the Rams were as interested in Engram as the reports indicate, it’s unlikely that they would select a different tight end at pick No. 37.

Some indicate that the Rams may look to trade down to get more picks and still get their target.

@SosaNFLDraft Rams looking trade down unless their guy (Evan Engram) was available. Shifted focus when caught wind wouldn't get beyond ATL. So Trade Down. — Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) April 28, 2017

Los Angeles general manager Les Snead also indicated a willingness to trade down during the post-draft day one press conference.

“If he’s there, you take him. And then, it goes down from there. Let’s just say that player gets taken at (No.) 33, then we got to move to ‘scenario two, three, four, and five.’ I do think trading up and trading back also becomes a scenario. That’s what tonight and tomorrow morning, and pretty much all day we’ll try to figure out that.”

One of the next best tight ends available is Gerald Everett from South Alabama, who the Rams met with at the Senior Bowl. Both players are 6-foot-3 and nearly the same weight.

Everett had 2.31 yards per route run last season, which was almost identical to Nkoju (2.34) and slightly trailed Engram (2.59). He had five drops, which compares well to Engram’s six in 2016.

But Everett had 9.8 yards per target with 13 touchdowns during three seasons and Engram had 9.5 yards per target with 12 touchdowns. Everett had a 66% catch rate and Engram had a 65.4% rate.

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Everett also had more yards after catch with 9.4 compared to the 6.9 recorded by Engram. Everett also had 14 deep targets, which was the second-most of all draft-eligible tight end prospects.

He’s fast enough to have an impact as a pass catcher in the NFL, too. Similar to Engram, both players are built more like receivers.

If I'm the Rams I trade down. Draft a WR in the late 2nd. Then draft Sidney Jones and Gerald Everett — Tevin B (@T_Bron) April 28, 2017

Like legendary tight end Antonio Gates, Everett has a basketball background. As such, it’s no surprise that his vertical jump and broad jump are among the best recorded at his position.

As one of the rawest development talents in the draft, with proper coaching, many believe he can become one of the best at his position. Recall that Rams coach Sean McVay values tight ends and was once a position coach at tight end at Washington.

According to the 3 Sigma Athlete SPARQ score, Everett and Engram are nearly identical. In fact, Everett tested better than O.J. Howard — who was selected at No. 7 overall.

Everett also has a Relative Athletic Score that was higher than NFL tight ends like Martellus Bennett, Jared Cook and more.

The Rams won’t take Everett with No. 37 but could trade down and grab him and other prospects they may be interested in as well.