The Los Angeles Rams selected wide receiver Jordan Whittington in the sixth round of last year’s 2024 NFL draft. Whittington surpassed expectations, recording 22 receptions for 293 yards. He projects as a useful player in Sean McVay’s offense moving forward.
The Rams are expected to enter the market for a receiver again this offseason. Veteran wideout Cooper Kupp isn’t going to return to the Rams, as his contract is structured to carry a bloated cap charge of nearly $30 million in 2025. General manager Les Snead could create significant financial savings by trading or releasing Kupp.
The Rams are slated to make four selections between Rounds 4 and 7 in the 2025 NFL draft. Snead should prepare to draft another receiver in that range after nailing the Whittington decision. We’ve identified three potential targets.
Tez Johnson | Oregon
Tez Johnson weighed in at 156 pounds at the Senior Bowl, being one of the lightest pre-draft wideouts since Tutu Atwell. We know McVay sometimes can’t help himself when it comes to undersized playmakers. All kidding aside, Johnson is a tough cover, using short-area quickness to avoid physical contact at the line of scrimmage.
Jaylin Lane | West Virginia
West Virginia’s Jaylin Lane is a versatile offensive weapon who defeats defensive backs in close quarters. Lane can create post-catch opportunities for himself in space. He’s also an experienced special teams contributor, with more than 1,000 career return yards and two touchdowns.
LaJohntay Wester | Colorado
LaJohntay Wester is cut from a similar cloth as Atwell and Johnson, checking in at 177 pounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl. He was dynamic for Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes this campaign, totaling 74 receptions for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. Wester is going to make big-time plays at the next level, even if it’s via manufactured touches.
