Day 3 of the NFL Combine brings out the pretty boys, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs. The Los Angeles Rams have some needs in those first two categories, so it’s a good chance for fans to see the prospects up close without pads. The overall speed shown at the Combine so far, have been exciting, now the playmakers get their turns.
Here are a few of my favorites, tell TST who you’re looking out for.
Wide receiver
With eight receivers under contract, the Rams won’t need many bodies to be fully stocked
for camp, but the unit feels bottom heavy with unproven players. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams return to lead, but after that things get a bit iffy. Jordan Whittington enters Year 3 averaging 20 catches, while Konata Mumpfield had 10 as a rookie. At the depths of the unit, only Tyler Scott has NFL play time and catches as a pro. Harold Presley, Mario Williams, and Tru Edwards are likely camp bodies. What the Rams do need is a WR#2, to allow Adams plenty of plays off without dropping off too steeply. Will L.A. go receiver at #13? If not, here a some prospects at #29.
Chris Brazzell -Tennessee
Three-star prospect turns 23 in September. Began his career with two seasons (1 redshirt) at Tulane. Named an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American. Transferred to Tennessee and started 21 0f 25 games over two years. He totaled 136 catches for 2072 yards, an average of 15.2 per, and tallied 16 touchdowns.
At 6’5”, Brazzell is not the typical Rams receiver prospect. Two things really standout watching his film, one is that his wingspan and body control create an amazing catch radius and two, Tennessee used him a lot on short, quick passes. One would think, seeing his long frame and high yards per catch numbers that he was constantly stretching vertical, but the Vols used a lot screens and short passes to quickly get the ball in his hands. Actually has nifty feet for big man, decent open-field running skills, and although not a power player, he was hard to bring down without falling forward. His long strides do favor deep routes, and he shows nice deceleration on digs. Good hands and snatches the ball away from his body. Good transition from catch to run.
Solid high floor/high ceiling prospect that has a polished toolbox full moves to release and keep corners off. Versatility to play outside or in the slot. Would fit right into Rams play-action offense. I grade him late in Round 2, but if he tests well, he’s going higher.
Germie Bernard – Alabama
Initially signed with the Washington Huskies, but flipped to Michigan State. Went back to Washington after one season before finally settling down in Alabama for his last two years. The four-star recruit recently turned 22. Over 53 games with 35 starts, Bernard charted 155 receptions for 2103 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also had 36 rushes for 184 yards and five more scores. That’s not all, he went 3 of 3 passing, returned 16 kickoffs for 352 yards and three punts for 43 yards.
Toughness and reliability are the keys to his game. Precise route runner with strong hands, willing to work over the middle and holds on through contact, Only four drops in his career. Sneakily athletic runner in the open-field, not a jitterbug, but shows good contact balance, toughness and moves his feet well. Competitive blocker. Good football IQ, reads and diagnoses defense, understanding and attacking soft areas.
Bernard’s versatility and route-running prowess makes him a fit for the Sean McVay offense. The Rams put a premium on positional flexibility and he lined everywhere at ‘Bama, outside, slot, wing, and in the backfield. In college, he did it all on offense, receiving, rushing, returning kicks and even completed three passes. I grade him as an early Round 3 prospect. His floor is high because of solid technique and football IQ, he needs to show off his athleticism to earn a professional high ceiling label.
Quarterback
The Rams could have re-signed Jimmy Garappolo already to lock up QB#2, but haven’t. Could be that both sides want to look around and see what’s out there. If JimmyG is gone, does that make Stetson Bennett the backup? If so, the Rams may be interested in a developmental prospect in the draft.
Drew Allar – Penn State
Four-star recruit, turns 22 in week. Took over starting job as a true sophomore and had 35 straight starts before an ankle injury cut his final year short. Allar threw for 7402 yards and 61 touchdowns at a 65% completion clip.
Has the frame and arm for the NFL. Nice tight throwing motion and the ball jumps easily out his hand. Makes the long outs from the far hash look easy. Doesn’t fire every throw, understands how to take a little off. Where he has ran into problems is game-to-game consistency. It’s not every single drop back, but e does have some technical issues, getting his feet, hips and shoulders aligned. His base is not solid and he can’t rotate through and the ball can go awry. These seem like repairable problems with some proper coaching and repetition. Navigates the pocket and can make off-platform throws. Appears to work through full field reads/progressions.
There are a lot of pluses to Drew Allar’s game. Size, relative athleticism, strong arm, ball security, and a pro style offense with full-field reads. There is the footwork inconsistency to deal with, but we’re not talking about a Top 10 investment (although eighty months ago there was). I grade Allar to Round 3, a Top 100 player and there he becomes a low risk/high reward prospect. I might very well give him a positive bump if, at the Combine, he shows progress on his footwork.
Joe Fagnano – Connecticut
Older prospect at 24 with seven college seasons. Walked on at Maine and was offered a scholarship after camp. Dealt with a redshirt, the COVID19 season, and year-ending shoulder injury during his college career. In 50 games, Fagnano threw for 10,000+ yards with 91 touchdowns and added another 700+ on the ground.
An under-the-radar prospect, Fagnano has the traits for the NFL in his toolbox. Good size at 6’3” 225 lb. above average arm talent, he took command of two different college offenses putting wins on the board, solid footwork with quick, tight release, and he can make throws on the move. Not an elite runner, but navigates the pocket and is not afraid to break the pocket and run. Not afraid of tight windows and shows good accuracy, with good ball security. Like’s his first read, bur appears to go through progressions and reads the full field.
If you’re willing to overlook the age and lower-level of competition, Joe Fagnano has not only the basic skillset for an NFL quarterback, but many of the extra’s that improve a basic model. The Rams have proven that age is not a big determinant in their draft review/process. I like Fagnano more than most, if not all pundits, and grade him as a late Round 3/early Round 4 prospect. Needless to say, his Combine performance will have a lot to say about his future.
Running back
Stocked full for 2026 with Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter, and Jordan Waters. Williams and Corum have proven to be a strong one-two punch. Hunter has potential and should get the ball in his hands more often in Year 2. Waters played well in preseason last year, but is a long shot. So what’s left for this unit? With Ronnie Rivers gone, at least for now, that leaves the RB#4 role. It consists of a lot of special teams work and occasional work on offense. The kind of jack-of-all-trade job late round or undrafted players can vie for.
Jam Miller – Alabama
Four-star recruit turns 22 next month. Originally committed to Texas, but flipped to “Bama. Always part of a deep rotation and nagged by minor injuries for most of 2025. Nonetheless, over four seasons he had 349 carries for 1596 yards and 13 touchdowns. Through air, 40 grabs for 336 yards.
At 5’10” 221 lb., he’s has a blocky build with thick, powerful legs. Runs behind low pads and shows good contact balance. When running between the tackles, Miller presses the line with patience and picks his gap. He’s explosive through the gaps, gets north/south and up to speed quickly. Has loose hips and ankles which allow for sharp cuts, let’s him break runs outside, and turn sharp corners. Not really a big piece of the passing game, primarily check downs, but it looks like more could be there. He tracks the ball well on the few wheels routes on film and freely catches the ball. Reports are that he had drops, but in the film I watched, his hands looked reliable.
While Jam Miller never broke through at Alabama, he has the traits to be a pro. His ticket will be his physicality, motor, and willingness on special teams. He could also offer some short yardage power and some fullback work. Testing well would force pundits re-examine his game. I grade him late in Round 6. Good testing would enhance his stock, but he could easily fall through the cracks and go undrafted.
Adam Randall – Clemson
Grew up attending Clemson youth football camps and signed with the Tigers as a four-star wide receiver recruit. Played wide receiver for three years, tansitiing to running back before his final season. Tore an ACL in 2022 spring drills. He started 20 of 50 games at Clemson with 172 rushing attempts for 858 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also chipped in 84 catches for 787 yards and five score in the pass game.
Nice package of size and athleticism.Turns his linear speed to power and is fairly patient behind blocks. A bit stiff and needs a bit of a runway to get going, but he plows through arm tackles and half-hearted tackle attempts. Can’t be called shifty, but his speed can lead to big plays. North/south runner that gets behind his pads. Obviously a pretty solid receiver who understands how to find space, but still has drop problems, the bane that moved him to running back. Overall. A small sample of running back reps to try and project his future.
Interesting prospect that can wear a lot of hats. Has special teams experience, including some kick returns. Reportedly ran 10.94 in 100m. I make him as a priority free agent, but do find him very versatile developmental project with marketable skills.
Finding Rams
There are a number of solid candidates for wide receiver at #29, or at #61, for that matter. Chris Brazzell has a playmaker ceiling while Germie Bernard seems a “Rams type” of prospect. I believe that Sean McVay probably wants an experienced QB#2 and I’m not sure Stetson Bennett is that guy. The last thing anybody wants is a repeat of 2022, when Matthew Stafford went down and cupboard was bare. I liked Drew Allar as a pro prospect before his rough 2025, so I’m not coming off that. Joe Fagnano is a sleeper, not much of a ceiling, but could be a solid backup with a little grooming. L.A. doesn’t need much in the running back room and while I would prefer a a slippery fast guy, both Jam Miller and Adam Randall fit the special teams hammer role.
Who do you like on Day 3 of the NFL Combine?
