The Rams passed on Lacy on two occasions, but they did select a running back in the fifth round by the name of Zac Stacy (which rhymes with "Lacy"). While the Rams did not select the high-profile name, they did pick a player that many experts feel like has a great prospective career in the NFL.
Vandy RB Zac Stacy turns many neg plays into 2-3 yard gains. Really impressed with his run instincts, quickness and the way he finishes runs
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) March 23, 2013
If I have to pick one rookie running back who will be a big impact, it's Zac Stacy. Perfect situation for him to excel. #Rams
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 29, 2013
While Stacy did not play at a big-name program, he did play for a Vanderbilt team that marched into Columbia, Missouri and beat the Missouri Tigers.
He did rush for over 1100 yards each of the past two seasons. He did average 5.5 yards per carry behind an undersized offensive line against powerful SEC defenses. He did find the endzone on 10 occasions in 2012.
Stacy could give the Rams a surprising impact player at the running back position and you never know, it is possible that the Rams may have found the next Ray Rice, who also happens to stand 5'8" tall and played at small program at Rutgers.
Experts think highly of Stacy's outlook with the Rams and for now, so should Rams fans.
