In a re-draft of the 2024 NFL Draft's first round by The Athletic, the Los Angeles Rams saw their original picks, Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, being selected earlier by other teams. Jared Verse, originally picked at No. 19 by the Rams, was chosen at No. 10 by the New York Jets, while Braden Fiske, initially selected at No. 39 by the Rams, went at No. 20 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In this revised scenario, the Rams acquired Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22, who had a strong performance with the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite missing out on the eventual Defensive Rookie of the Year in Verse, Mitchell was a notable addition and finished second in the DROY voting behind Verse.
The re-draft highlighted the strong drafting skills of general manager Les Snead and the Rams' team, with Verse and Fiske proving to be impactful defensive additions in the 2024 class. While Mitchell would have bolstered the Rams' secondary, the team's satisfaction with Verse and Fiske's contributions to their defensive line remains evident.