Many of the best players in Rams history were drafted and developed by the franchise, but defensive tackle Merlin Olsen stands out because of his prodigious, consistent performance over a full 15-year career spent only with the Rams.
Why Olsen is the best draft pick in Rams history: As the third pick in the 1962 NFL draft, Olsen came with plenty of expectations. He also brought with him an inherent bidding war as the Denver Broncos used the second pick in the 1962 AFL draft on him.