The Rams have one of theNFL’s most talented rosters, but that does not mean they don’t have areas they need to improve this offseason.

Whether it’s short-term help or long-range planning, they have pressing needs at a handful of positions. As they get into the thick of their offseason planning, they will approach theNFL scouting combinewith great curiosity, be it to evaluate the next crop of college prospects or to lay the groundwork for free agency and trade deals.

Here are three of the biggest areas the Rams could focus on next week in Indianapolis:

The Rams need an upgrade at cornerback regardless, but it’s even more pronounced given how many current players at that position are scheduled to become free agents. Cobie Durant, a starter, and backups Ahkello Witherspoon, Roger McCreary and Derion Kendrick could all hit the open market next month.

In addition, Darious Williams has one more year left on his deal but no guaranteed money. His $8.6 million cap hit makes him a release candidate, especially if the Rams reinvest in Durant with a multiyear deal.

The Rams will almost certainly take a look at free agency for some help — they have been connected to Chiefs corner Jaylen Watson and could have interest in the Seahawks’ Tariq Woolen — but ideally, they find some answers in the draft.

That makes next week in Indianapolis, and the following month of the evaluation process, so important.

As Rams decision-makers take a deeper dive into this cornerback class, including getting face time at the combine and working through pro days and top-30 visits, they will get a better handle on whether immediate and long-range help is available.

Among some options with one of their two first-round picks are LSU’s Mansoor Delane, Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy, Clemson’s Avieon Terrell and South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse.

Day 2 options to keep an eye on are Tennessee’s Colton Hood, San Diego State’s Chris Johnson, Arizona State’s Keith Abney, Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds, Texas’ Malik Muhammad and Miami’s Keionte Scott.

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