Will the Rams leave the draft with not one, but possibly two receivers from Texas Tech? Les Snead has expressed some interest.
The first is Reggie Virgil, a Miami of Ohio transfer to Texas Tech in 2025 who gained 705 yards as a senior while the Red Raiders advanced to the College Football Playoffs. The year before, Virgil had 816 yards and 19. 9 yards per catch as a rookie for Miami (Ohio).
Virgil’s most distinguishing characteristic, for better or worse, is the 190 pounds he carries on a 6’3 body.
NFL Draft Buzz finds Virgil’s lankiness an appealing characteristic for a receiver playing against bigger corners.
The elephant in the room is that frame. At 190 pounds and standing 6’3″ tall, he will be bullied by NFL cornerbacks who play physically, as his contested catch statistics show. When he has a step, he has the speed and body control to win, but winning at the catch position against press-man defense in limited windows is a different story. His drop rate is another red flag. Those are qualities that can be somewhat rectified with increased strength and ongoing technological improvement, but the margin for error is low for a receiver who does not profile as a separator with top-tier burst or wiggle after the catch.
According to NFL. com’s Lance Zierlein, Virgil is a player capable of playing WR4 and special teams.
He’s nimble enough to avoid the media. He can run difficult routes underneath, but he requires more attention to detail on simpler ones. He has powerful hands and excellent body control to win when challenged. He does not stand out in any single area, but he is strong in the majority. Virgil may fight for a WR4 spot with special-teams worth.
This screams as a sixth-round selection receiver, hardly placing him above someone like Jordan Whittington, but only because Whittington is already in year three with little chance of a larger role.
That does not make Virgil stand out much; he will not replace Davante Adams, but the fact that the Rams are meeting with him indicates some interest in kicking the tires, particularly considering his potential for special teams value. Returning to NFL Draft Buzz, they praise his route-running background and special teams performance:
Virgil works best in an offense that prioritizes speed on the perimeter and can create one-on-one chances for him further down the field. He possesses the characteristics to be a genuine deep threat at the next level, and his route-running basis is stronger than the majority of Day Three receivers. In a system that allows him to operate as a primary boundary receiver with supplementary intermediate targets thrown in, he can establish himself as a fourth or fifth receiver, keeping defenses honest with his vertical ability. Special teams expertise on different units provides additional worth. He has a legitimate shot of earning a roster position, but his ceiling is mostly determined by if his body can withstand the physical demands of the NFL.
Another Texas Tech receiver, Caleb Douglas, may have piqued Les Snead’s interest during the Senior Bowl:
He spent two years in Florida before moving to Texas Tech in 2024, where he recorded 877 yards that season. He had 846 yards and seven scores in 2025.
The Red Raiders have long been known for their explosive receiving numbers, which can raise a player’s value, and 2025 is no exception. Perhaps the statistics aren’t as outstanding as those of Michael Crabtree and Wes Welker, but we haven’t seen much receiving talent emerge from Texas Tech into the NFL in recent years.
Erik Ezukanma, for example, was a fourth-round selection in 2022 who did not make it in the NFL. Josh Kelly had over 1,000 yards for Texas Tech in 2024 but failed to make the NFL.
Is Douglas or Virgil more hopeful than that?
Zierlein seemed even more skeptical about Downs than Virgil, stating that there are “flashes” that suggest he might make a “roster as a backup. “
Douglas is a tall, thin exterior prospect with strong output but inconsistent tape. He has some nice highlights, demonstrating his catch radius/ball abilities on fade and deep throws. However, Douglas’ diminished focus and inability to make contested catches at a sufficient rate cannot be disregarded. He has good acceleration for a huge receiver, but his top-end speed is not very dangerous to defenses. Douglas can expect to be swamped by NFL cornerbacks, forcing him to show that he can get open. There are glimpses to develop on, but he will have to work hard to make the roster as a backup.
Douglas has a speed of 4. 39, but both he and Virgil struggled with drops.
NFL Draft Buzz believes he might be an NFL player if he makes it to that point:
His greatest position is as a Z on the edge, in a plan that allows him to make vertical throws and red-zone fades. His athletic profile and two years of consistent performance at Texas Tech provide him a genuine chance of staying as a third or fourth receiver, contributing on planned deep passes and in the red zone. If the hands clean up and he learns to utilize his frame more aggressively at the catch point, he has potential beyond his current position. The floor is a practice squad wide receiver who needs time to develop his physical skills and consistency.
It’s hard to predict which of these prospects will be picked first since it all depends on how teams feel after these sessions. It’s not as easy as projecting a first-round choice because by the fifth round, clubs are essentially going off of feelings.
Who gives Snead good vibes?
By the end of the draft, it’s possible L.A. has snagged one or both of these receivers, or lured them in as free agents, but more than likely it’ll still be neither. Even so, the interest is telling and the Rams won’t be going into rookie camp without new blood at receiver.
