Brian Stull of 101 ESPN in St. Louis reports the St. Louis Rams announced that they have signed or reached deals with eight of their 11 picks in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Still unsigned are first overall pick Sam Bradford, second-round offensive tackle Rodger Saffold, and sixth-round tight end Fendi Onobun. This means that deals with sixth-round defensive end Eugene Sims and seventh-round cornerback Marquis Johnson have been reached.

A 6-5, 235-pound defensive end, Sims totaled 112 tackles, including 26.5 for a loss and 17 quarterback sacks, during his two seasons at West Texas A&M, where he earned first-team All-Lone Star Conference in 2009.

Sims added nearly 15 pounds before his Pro Day in March, where he displayed excellent athleticism, and ran a 4.69-second time in the 40-yard dash. Upper-body strength is an issue for Sims, who managed just 14 reps in the bench press.

A developmental pass-rush prospect, Sims is unlikely to contribute in 2010, and could be ticketed for the practice squad. Sims will benefit from a year spent in an NFL weight room.

A reserve defensive back his first three seasons at the University of Alabama, Johnson (5-11, 192) started 10 of 14 games in 2009, leading the team with 18 passes defensed. Johnson totaled 89 tackles and 3 interceptions during his career.

Johnson will need to impress on special teams to stick on the Rams’ 53-man roster.