The Rams moved from No. 145 to No. 154 and added No. 186,…
The Rams moved from No. 145 to No. 154 and added No. 186, while Washington used No. 145 on cornerback Jerametrius Butler. Washington selected receiver Darnerien McCants at No. 154 and Mario Monds at No. 186. McCants contributed 58 receptions and eight touchdowns, but Butler produced the strongest career in the deal, appearing in 71 games and intercepting nine passes. That gives the Rams the better return.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2001 5th round pick (145th overall, Jerametrius Butler)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2001 5th round pick (154th overall, Darnerien McCants)
- pick 2001 6th round pick (186th overall, Mario Monds)
Trade Analysis
Why Washington Chose More Draft Chances
Washington moved down nine spots in the fifth round and added a sixth-round selection, a sensible late-draft strategy when the board still offers several acceptable options. The club used No. 154 on receiver Darnerien McCants and No. 186 on Mario Monds. McCants became a useful contributor, catching 58 passes for 774 yards and eight touchdowns over his career. The extra pick therefore did create tangible value rather than disappearing entirely.
What the Rams Found at No. 145
St. Louis stayed at the higher slot and selected cornerback Jerametrius Butler. He became the most productive player generated by the exchange, appearing in 71 games and recording nine interceptions. A fifth-round defensive back who develops into a multi-season starter and ball producer is an excellent return, particularly when the cost of holding the pick was only the chance to move down and add a sixth-rounder.
How Butler Outpaced the Two-Pick Package
McCants had moments of real usefulness, including eight career touchdown catches, but his 41-game career was shorter and less substantial than Butler’s. Monds did not provide enough additional value to change the comparison. Washington successfully created two opportunities, yet the Rams used the single higher pick on the best player in the transaction. That is the central reason the move-down math did not win in hindsight.
Final Verdict
Los Angeles Rams Win. The franchise’s St. Louis-era side earns a B+ for landing Butler at No. 145 and receiving the strongest sustained return. Washington receives a C+ because McCants was a legitimate contributor and the trade-down process was reasonable, but the combined package did not match Butler’s defensive production.