Prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams made a shocking move in which they traded away star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In return, the Rams received a third-round pick in the upcoming draft and tight end Hunter Long.
The return was nowhere near what the Rams paid back in 2020 to acquire the NFL’s top cornerback at the time when they gave up multiple first round picks. That type of return was always unlikely, but a third-round pick and depth tight end seemed low at the time.
While a tough decision, trading Ramsey was a necessary one.