As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, the close connection between L.A. Rams GM Les Snead and Patrick Nix is sparking interest. Snead, who served as a graduate assistant at Auburn while Nix was the Tigers’ starting quarterback, has raised speculation due to Nix being the father of Bo Nix.
Snead began his career at Auburn as a walk-on player before transitioning to a graduate assistant role for the Tigers in the early 1990s. During Snead’s tenure as a graduate assistant, Patrick Nix led Auburn to an undefeated season in 1993, capturing the national championship.
The potential significance of the Snead/Nix connection in the draft has been discussed, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggesting that Snead may witness another Nix making an impact on his team, this time in the NFL. However, some analysts question whether the Rams should prioritize drafting a quarterback like Bo Nix given their current roster composition and aspirations to win now.
With Matthew Stafford as the established starter, along with Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett in the quarterback room, the Rams may opt to focus on immediate impact players in the draft rather than selecting a quarterback.
