Round 3, Pick 89- DT Kobie Turner (Wake Forest)
Grade: C+
Kobie Turner shows promise as an athlete in his game tape, but his lack of length might cause some issues at the NFL level. As an undersized defensive tackle, length is a valuable asset for versatility in playing inside-out. However, Turner could struggle because of his physical limitations. Despite this, Turner has a fierce competitive spirit. His hands are incredibly powerful. He may not start early in his career, but he could still become a valuable player.
Here we are going to give the grades for every single pick that the Los Angeles Rams made at the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Turner should be a good pro after a productive career at Richmond and Wake Forest. However, as promising as he is, there were some other players on the board who may have been able to help the Rams more. Those players include Siaki Ika, Kelee Ringo, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Darius Rush, among others.
Turner was a lesser-known prospect for fans because he didn’t attend the combine, so he didn’t get the chance to show off his quickness or athleticism in Indianapolis. But when you turn on the tape, you see a player who disrupts the offense by using his agility to get into the backfield and reroute running backs in the hole.
There isn’t a clear path to playing time for Turner right now because he plays the same position as Aaron Donald, but he can at least rotate in when Donald needs a breather on defense. In terms of value, the Rams may have been able to get Turner a bit later, but it’s hard to say he would’ve been there at their next pick, No. 128.
Grade: C+
We graded every pick the Rams made in the 2023 NFL draft. How would you grade their draft class?
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