Rams steal star SEC linebacker in fifth-round of NFL Draft

Jarrett Bailey

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The Los Angeles Rams' draft continues to get better with their most recent potential steal in the fifth round. Los Angeles selected Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. better known as Pooh. 

Paul was a finalist for the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker, and now goes to the Rams where he will likely slot in as a starter as a rookie, considering the hole in the Rams' defense at the position. Paul compiled 225 career tackles with the Rebels and 27 tackles for loss.

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.