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When the Los Angeles Rams entered the 2024 NFL Draft, they had a clear plan: to develop through the trenches.
The Rams used six of their ten draft selections (drat choices) on the offensive and defensive lines together. Their defensive choices were Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Brennan Jackson, and Tyler Davis; their offensive line choices were Beaux Limmer and KT Leveston.
Limmer and Leveston, who fell to the later stages of the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively, were both excellent value selections for Los Angeles. Leveston was a victim of this year’s offensive line depth and talent class; a prospect of his caliber would have often gone earlier.
Leveston, via Stu Jackson of TheRams.com, expressed his confidence in playing any position up front despite not having played a snap in the NFL yet.
Leveston declared, “To be honest, I feel at ease playing anywhere—guard, tackle, left, right.” “I promise you that I can jump in there, even if I’m not a starter and the center goes down.”
Although the rookie lineman acknowledged that learning new positions is difficult, he felt that the difficulty was more psychological than physical:
Leveston remarked, “I would say it’s more mental.” “You have to constantly pushing yourself, only mentally, and if you start to feel comfortable, you have to start applying additional pressure to improve even farther. I’m sure I’ll be a great player since that’s how great players are developed.
Leveston will spend his rookie season gaining experience and growing behind the scenes as L.A. made investments in their offensive line during free agency by re-signing Kevin Dotson and adding Jonah Jackson. Leveston played left tackle in college, but because of his size and stature, he projects to play interior linebacker.
Playmakers with versatility are highly prized by the Rams, and Leveston was a terrific late-draft pick. Even if he might not be needed right away, he might develop into a useful asset in the future.
Matthew Stafford will play quarterback for the Rams for as long as Sean McVay wants him to.
Having Matthew Stafford as his quarterback has been the most successful combination for head coach Sean McVay. Because Stafford has demonstrated that he can make any throw on the field, McVay has been able to use his whole playbook.
One of the best head coach-quarterback combinations in the NFL is McVay and Stafford, and the former stated he wants the seasoned player to be his signal caller for as long as he wants to play.
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Which backup for the Rams should start?
Most of the Los Angeles Rams’ starting lineup should be established, but should any backups receive a closer look?
Being traded to the Los Angeles Rams just in time, Kevin Dotson missed out on starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. Though not in time to begin the first game of the season, Dotson made a swift transition from a “backup” to a vital offensive line starter. With Dotson gone, who else may the Rams have sprung from the depth chart this season?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section and select the best responses that you agree with.
A Few Choices: WR Tutu Atwell: As the team moves toward the fourth year, it’s reasonable to assume that Atwell is no longer a lock to start as a third receiver with Jordan Whittington and Demarcus Robinson. Should Atwell be assigned to the WR3 position?
OT Joe Noteboom or Warren McClendon – Is there a left tackle improvement for the Rams someplace on the depth chart already?
TE Davis Allen: Should Allen be chosen over Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long, given that Tyler Higbee is recuperating from an ACL injury?
CB Derion Kendrick or Cobie Durant – Tre’Davious White and Darious Williams were signed by the Rams. Who should come up next if any of them misses a game due to injury—which appears possible for White—?
Kinchens, S. Kamren – The Rams have two seventh-round picks in Jason Taylor and Russ Yeast in addition to signing Kamren Curl. Is Kinchens ready to start as a rookie in Week 1?
Any LB: Christian Rozeboom may start at linebacker for the Rams. Is he superior to players like Elias Neal, Troy Reeder, Jacob Hummel, Omar Speights, Olakunle Fatukasi, and Jacob Hummel at linebacker?
The Tight End role is distinctive.
There seems to be no clear winner in this situation between Parkinson, Long, and Allen. I mean no offense to Neal Johnson, Miller Forristall, or Nikola Kalinic. Which tight ends will make the final 53 seems to be known.
