The Los Angeles Rams had their eyes on wideout Puka Nacua from the start—or more like the start of the fifth round. Still, their draft room conversation last April revealed just how high they were on the BYU product.
A recent clip released by NFL Films gave viewers the chance to be a fly on the wall of the Rams’ draft war room, where coach Sean McVay and other Rams staffers were openly discussing Nacua’s potential.
A few scouts pointed out Nacua’s unimpressive combine stats. The Cougars wide receiver clocked a 4.57 40-yard dash, and on top of that, he went into the draft with a somewhat troubling health record that included a broken foot, sprained ankle, and other minor injuries.
