Decobie Durant was a standout at South Carolina State, an HBCU that’s also the alma mater of star linebacker Darius Leonard. The Rams picked up the underrated cornerback in the fourth round, selecting him 142nd overall on Saturday.
They desperately needed cornerback help and found it with the 5-foot-10 DB from SC State. He displayed good ball skills with 12 interceptions and also has impressive speed after running a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, potentially competing for starter snaps as a rookie.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Rams’ second selection of the 2022 draft.