What will the Rams do with their first choice of Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday?

What might they refrain from doing, what with all the holes on their roster?

Two years ago, Rams GM Les Snead celebrated at the team's Super Bowl success parade with a profane T-shirt that read" [Blank] Them Picks" after constructing a champion group by jettisoning future choices for star gamers. Nobody could question the philosophy based upon the results.

Yet now, mere months following the Rams' forgettable 5-12 season, the more appropriate clothing this week may read "Hoard Them Picks." The Rams have 11 of them entering into this year's draft, albeit not their first-rounder. That comes from the Detroit Lions, the final chip in the January 2021 hit offer to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford, and it sits at a lofty No. 6 overall.

The Rams didn't make any splashy relocations in the offseason, marking down all the players to whom they said goodbye mainly as an outcome of the income cap-- both to get under it for the 2023 season and to clear area for 2024.

Traded away was star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Cut was edge rusher Leonard Floyd. Also gone are linebacker Bobby Wagner, protective deal with A'Shawn Robinson, nose tackle Greg Gaines and securities Nick Scott and Taylor Rapp. The Rams also lost essential pieces on offense in quarterback Baker Mayfield, just recently traded pass receiver Allen Robinson, guard David Edwards and kicker Matt Gay.

According to Snead, this is not a restore as much as it is a remodel. Barring a trade, that starts in earnest early in the second round Friday.

In reviewing 12 mock drafts, here are some players-- many on the defensive side of the ball-- whose names are coming up as prospective suitable for the Rams with their 36th total choice … … and stay tuned for a remarkable proposal at the end:

Georgia Tech protective lineman Keion White sacks Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) on Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack).

Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech

The Rams are in search of someone who can contribute right away, specifically after letting Floyd and his team-high 9 sacks enter order to minimize payroll.

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: "At 6-5, 285 pounds, White is a nice fit as an end in L.A.'s 3-4 defense. He played both end and take on in college, putting up 7.5 sacks last season.".

Matt Miller, ESPN: "The Rams currently have 2 street complimentary agents predicted to start at defensive end and needs to include multiple pass-rushers in this draft. White is game-ready and might move throughout the defensive line in Raheem Morris' scheme.".

Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network: "The Los Angeles Rams need more than just a handful of players in the 2023 NFL Draft, and with Keion White, they get a versatile defensive lineman with the ability to line up from inside to out.".

Kansas State protective end Felix Anudike-Uzomah calls out to his teammates Sept. 17, 2022 in Manhattan, Kan.( AP Photo/Colin E. Braley).

Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State

The 6-3, 255-pound Anudike-Uzomah could be the response on the edge after his eight sacks and 11 tackles for loss made him Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Jordan Reid, ESPN: "Anudike-Uzomah is a scheme-versatile possibility with a fast initial step. He also has adequate hand power to be a constant edge setter versus the run.".

Iowa State protective end Will McDonald IV (9) gets previous Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Terry Cook on Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
The three-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, at 6-3 and 239 pounds, tape-recorded an athletically freakish 11-foot broad jump at the NFL draft integrate.

LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari runs against Florida State on Sept. 4, 2022, in New Orleans.
This one comes with a twist, as a trade down 10 areas with the New England Patriots enables the Rams to still nab a versatile and vibrant 6-2, 248-pound pass rush.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com: "He ascended to first-team All-SEC status in 2022, starting 11 video games (58 tackles, 8.5 for loss with 5.5 sacks) and missing out on two early-season video games with a knee injury.".

Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders celebrates after making a big play versus Cincinnati on Sept. 3, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File).

Drew Sanders, Edge/LB, Arkansas

The 6-4, 235-pound All-American revealed he can be a force off the edge, where he acquired five sacks and 14 QB pressures.

Doug Farrar, Touchdown Wire: "If Sanders can master the subtleties of the linebacker position over the next number of seasons to add to all his existing attributes, he could be a true one-of-one gamer in the league.".

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo runs against MIssouri on Oct. 1, 2022 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley).

Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

The protective standout for the two-time nationwide champ Georgia Bulldogs uses size (6-2, 207) and athleticism after running a blistering 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL draft integrate.

Todd McShay, ESPN: "The Rams are on the board here for the first time, and after they dealt away Jalen Ramsey, there's an open hole at cornerback. Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III knocks away a pass planned for USC broad receiver Drake London on Oct. 9, 2021, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Some knock this La Habra High product for his size (5-9, 184) and moderate speed (4.51 in the 40), but he was a consentaneous All-American and the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 for a factor.

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: "Phillips was very productive in college and fits Raheem Morris' plan well for a smaller cover male.".

Alabama offending lineman Tyler Steen runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill).

Tyler Steen, OT/G, Alabama

Hark, an offending player! Maybe not a bad idea if the Rams wish to keep QB Matthew Stafford upright and healthy. The 6-6, 321-pounder started his college profession as a defensive tackle at Vanderbilt and ended it as a left tackle for the Crimson Tide.

Walter Cherepinsky, WalterFootball.com: "Tyler Steen did a great task on Bryce Young's blind side after transferring from Vanderbilt.".

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker tosses a short pass to the sideline against South Carolina on Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.).

Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee

Last but certainly not least is this doozy. The Rams could get more youthful at quarterback by trading up, in this instance moving up 8 areas for Cincinnati's 28th total choice by utilizing one of their additional third-round picks. Already 25, the 6-foot-3, 217-pound Hooker, who has actually been slipping into the preliminary of some mock drafts, is recuperating from a torn ACL and would have a season to soak up knowledge.

Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports: "After stopping working but trying to shop Matthew Stafford as part of their veteran purge, what if the Rams get a running start on their unavoidable QB reset by moving up with the Bengals (and ahead of the Saints) to swipe Hooker, who could sit and discover behind Stafford-- and under Sean McVay-- in 2023?".