Round 5 (No. 138): Xavier Thomas, Edge. Thomas won't just make the 53-man roster, there's a chance he could start. At the very least, he'll be part of the rotation at OLB.
Round 2 (No. 35): Ruke Orhorhoro, DL. In the spring and even early in camp, it looked like he might struggle to see the field. Orhorhoro started playing football only as a junior in high school. And he has improved a ton in a short amount of time. Orhorhoro had a sack Saturday and has carved out a firm rotation spot for himself.
Round 6 (No. 196): Tyler Davis, DT. Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula said Davis has been consistent since he arrived in Los Angeles, and McVay said Davis was "active" and he "thought you felt him" in the preseason opener.
Round 4 (No. 127): Will Shipley, RB. Improving pass protection will be key, but his prowess as a pass catcher and ability to make people miss in the open field should put him in the running back rotation behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell.
Round 5 (No. 155): Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB. He has shown good instincts and closing speed and could find a role as part of the linebacker rotation while contributing on special teams.
Round 1 (No. 30): Nate Wiggins, CB. Wiggins is the top backup corner behind starters Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens and will see a lot of time in nickel and dime defenses. Wiggins' speed has stood out, whether it's sticking with wide receivers or chasing down ball carriers.
Round 2 (No. 35): Ruke Orhorhoro, DL. In the spring and even early in camp, it looked like he might struggle to see the field. Orhorhoro started playing football only as a junior in high school. And he has improved a ton in a short amount of time. Orhorhoro had a sack Saturday and has carved out a firm rotation spot for himself.
Round 6 (No. 196): Tyler Davis, DT. Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula said Davis has been consistent since he arrived in Los Angeles, and McVay said Davis was "active" and he "thought you felt him" in the preseason opener.
Round 4 (No. 127): Will Shipley, RB. Improving pass protection will be key, but his prowess as a pass catcher and ability to make people miss in the open field should put him in the running back rotation behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell.
Round 5 (No. 155): Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB. He has shown good instincts and closing speed and could find a role as part of the linebacker rotation while contributing on special teams.
Round 1 (No. 30): Nate Wiggins, CB. Wiggins is the top backup corner behind starters Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens and will see a lot of time in nickel and dime defenses. Wiggins' speed has stood out, whether it's sticking with wide receivers or chasing down ball carriers.
