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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

30. player. 51. . Defensive Line. Alabama. Raekwon Davis

Despite a plethora of talented free-agent and trade acquisitions last offseason to upgrade the defense, the Los Angeles Rams still aren’t quite where they need to be heading into the playoffs. And with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh signed only on a one-year deal, one has to think getting younger and cheaper up front should be a priority.

So is finding quality outside linebackers, which hasn’t been a large target for Los Angeles the past couple of years.

Since there isn’t much value here at No. 30 for a true outside backer, the Rams stick to the defensive line and grab one of the best remaining players for the defensive front, Alabama’s Raekwon Davis, who can handle a lot of the 5-technique duties and further assist Aaron Donald in doing what he does best.

At some point, though, L.A. has to start thinking about getting younger up front along its offensive line. Look for that to be addressed in Rounds 2 or 3.