The Kansas City Chiefs could target this defensive back from the NFL Scouting Combine.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Rams are through the NFL Scouting Combine, an event they barely participate in. They are two months away from the start of the NFL Draft, and this year is a big one for them with 10 total picks and two first-round selections, a clear departure from their recent norms.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker has died, the Vikings have announced. He was 46. News of Whitaker’s death was shared last weekend. No cause of death has been revealed.

Caleb Downs is the clear-cut DB1 in this class and the safest bet to become an immediate-impact rookie defensive back for IDP managers. His football IQ and elite play processing allow him to anticipate plays before they fully develop. He aligns everywhere — single-high, box, nickel — making him scheme-proof and snap-secure.

The Vikings family suffered another loss Sunday. Former defensive back Ronyell Whitaker died at 46 years old, the organization announced. No cause of death was revealed. Whitaker spent two seasons with the Vikings during his NFL career,

Missouri cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. cemented his status as one of the most explosive athletes in the 2026 draft class, lighting up the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium with a blistering 4.32-second 40-yard dash.

The Los Angeles Rams have had tremendous success in developing defensive backs