Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams selected Michigan EDGE Josaiah with the No. 90 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Josaiah Stewart has been a productive pass rusher throughout his college career. As a true freshman at Coastal Carolina, he burst onto the scene with 12.5 sacks. Since then, he's transferred to Michigan and proven to be a solid situational rusher prospect.

Stewart has an impressive get-off to win with speed around the edge and takes advantage of offensive tackles with slow feet. He also sets up his pass-rush moves well by stemming to the inside and using his quickness and/or a euro-step to win on the inside or outside with a rip or cross chop moves.

However, Stewart isn't a technician with his hands, often missing and failing to "defeat the hands and defeat the man." Especially against offensive linemen with good length that can allow offensive tackles to get into his body and stop his moves. Also, he doesn't have poor bend but does lack some ankle flexion to turn a tight corner at the top of the rush.

As a run defender, the Michigan product's lack of size and lower body strength are issues. He's physically strong enough to be effective against tight ends but has a hard time setting the edge versus offensive tackles and pullers. That could make him more of a third-down pass-rusher at the next level.

Overall, Stewart's combination of sub-par size and technical flaws as a pass rusher could lead to varying opinions about his ceiling from NFL clubs. But his production is hard to argue with and he has enough traits to potentially become a sub-package rusher as a standup outside linebacker.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 249

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 31⅞”

WINGSPAN: 79"

POSITIVES

— Impressive production as a pass-rusher with 30 career sacks.

— Good get-off and burst off the line of scrimmage, can win with speed around the edge.

— Sets up his pass rush moves well by stemming and using euro-steps. Also has the quickness to change the angle on offensive tackles, going from inside to outside leverage in a hurry or vice versa.

— Has a solid rip move to win around the edge and a decent inside cross-chop.

— Physical and has natural leverage at the point of attack to set the edge and get off blocks from tight ends.

— High motor player who can get coverage sacks and factor into gang tackles down the field.

— Comfortable dropping in coverage.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks size and length for an NFL edge defender.

— Offensive linemen who can absorb contact or play with good leverage can widen him in the running game due to sub-par size and lower body strength.

— Short arms limit his extension and ability to disengage from offensive tackles.

— Lacks the mass and strength to effectively turn speed to power as a pass rusher.

— Below-average accuracy with his hands and chops when working pass-rush moves, will often miss and allow offensive linemen to get into his body.

— Questionable bend, ankles look stiff to turn tight corners at the top of the rush.

— Struggles to break down in the backfield as a pass-rusher, comes in too hot and will lose contain against athletic quarterbacks.

NOTES

— Born Apr. 26, 2003

— A 3-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Undisclosed, missed 1 game)

— Transferred from Coast Carolina ahead of the 2023 season

— 2024: Second-Team All-Big Ten

— 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

— 2022: Second-Team All-Sun Belt

— 2021: First-Team All-Sun Belt, Freshman All-American, Set school record with 12.5 sacks

GRADE: 6.6 (Potential Role Player— 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 160

POSITION RANK: EDGE18

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Nik Bonitto but shorter

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay may not have been aware of the time difference when he reached out to wide receiver Davante Adams to discuss a potential partnership.

Adams told The Athletic's Michael Silver he was on a vacation in Japan when he looked at his phone to see he was getting a call from McVay.

"McVay is calling me, I'm out at a club and it's like 3 a.m.," he said. "I'm like, You know what? He's like (39) years old. I can tell him (where I am)."

Whether it was on that call specifically or a different chat, whatever the coach said convinced the six-time Pro Bowler. Silver wrote how "McVay’s candor resonated with Adams, who takes great pride in his craft — and takes umbrage with those he feels aren't appreciative of his excellence."

McVay went all out to explain where Adams fit into a passing game that needed to replace Cooper Kupp.

Sean McVay sent Davante Adams narrated and detailed highlight cut-ups of his game as he was recruiting him to come to LA - about 10 mins worth. Adams said the Rams making it so clear how wanted he was was a factor in his decision. pic.twitter.com/SrBZZvLBCX

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) March 13, 2025

The idea of suiting up for Los Angeles clearly excited Adams as well. It's probably safe to assume there are some teams whose calls would be going straight to voicemail at 3 a.m.

After a tumultuous 2024 season split between the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets, star receiver Davante Adams is starting to wonder if he's the problem.

Adams, who signed a two-year, $46 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams in free agency this offseason, told The Athletic's Michael Silver that he was motivated to join a stable organization following his difficult year. However, he admitted that if things go bad with his new franchise, he'll feel responsible.

"Well, first I’ve got to make sure it’s not me," Adams told Silver with a smile. "So, we’re going to get over there and see. If it gets dysfunctional, it means that I was the one making those organizations dysfunctional."

Adams played three games for the Raiders before suffering a hamstring injury and requesting to be traded. The team fulfilled his demands and sent him to the Jets, reuniting him with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While the two of them hoped to recapture their glory days from when they were with the Green Bay Packers, they failed to turn things around in 11 games together in New York. The Raiders finished the season with a 4-13 record, while the Jets weren't much better at 5-12.

Adams is joining a Rams team that is coming off an NFC West title and a run to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Los Angeles won the Super Bowl during the 2021 season and is hoping to return to title contention this year. The 32-year-old said he wants to make a positive impact on a team that has already proven to be able to sustain success.

"This is like true optimism versus just hoping," Adams said. "Obviously, knowing what I know about the management there, the players, the team success they’ve had in recent years and just over time … those are usually the type of teams that have stressed success. The most important thing was [joining] a good, winning team."

The Los Angeles Rams selected Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson with the No. 46 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Terrance Ferguson is a linear athlete with good size and college production. 

Ferguson is an alignment-fluid piece in the passing game. He can play in-line, H-back and flexed out. He's a long strider with buildup speed to attack defenses vertically.

Ferguson is a functional route-runner and separator when given the chance. He is accustomed to easy touches off play action or run-pass options in the shallow areas of the field. He has the height, wingspan and athleticism to be a viable red-zone threat. 

Ferguson is effective against zone coverages. He finds the open voids quickly and settles into them. The 22-year-old possesses strong, natural hands to pluck the ball away from his frame. He creates yards after the catch by breaking tackles and refusing to go down. 

Ferguson is a functional move/space blocker. He is an effective lead blocker on split-flow actions and picking off inside 'backers. 

When operating as an in-line blocker, Ferguson doesn’t display the play strength at the point of attack to handle traditional defensive ends. His technique needs work as he bends more at his knees than his waist, leading to overextending and surrendering leverage quickly during the exchange.

Ferguson isn’t a quick-footed or evasive mover to create yards after the catch with finesse. For his frame, he didn’t excel as a contested-catch target in 2024. If he can improve that area of his game, his value will increase significantly. 

Overall, Ferguson projects as a backup/rotational tight end in the NFL behind an established starter. He has developmental upside as a blocker and contested-catch target. He'd fit best in quick-passing/West Coast offenses that will attack the seams off play action. 

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 247

HAND: 9¼"

ARM: 32⅞"

WINGSPAN: 80⅛"

40-YARD DASH: 4.63

VERTICAL: 39"

BROAD: 10'2"

POSITIVES

— Finds and settles into the soft spots of zone coverages.

— Buildup vertical speed to threaten the seams.

— Frame and wingspan offer a big target for red-zone matchups.

— Alignment versatility. Plays in-line, H-back and the flex positions.

NEGATIVES

— Functional strength as an in-line run blocker; doesn't sustain leverage or control.

— Results in contested-catch situations do not match his physical frame. Converted on only 36 percent of his targets.

— Inconsistent creating separation with route running.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 7, 2003

— 4-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Became all-time TE leader in receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) in Oregon history in 2024

GRADE: 6.7 (Potential Role Player— 4th Round) 

OVERALL RANK: 143

POSITION RANK: TE10

PRO COMPARISON: Jace Sternberger

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Los Angeles Rams added Indiana IOL Trey Wedig as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Trey Wedig is a two-year starter with 13 starts at right tackle in 2024 inside Indiana's 58-42 run-pass split, multiple-run scheme.

Wedig wins as a run blocker with proper aiming points to hit his landmark, and he uses his size to cover up targets on double-teams and combo blocks with timely releases to the second level. He can cover up and widen the gap on angle-drive blocks with solid leg drive and upper body strength. Wedig's upright play style and lower-body stiffness leads to persistent leaning that leads to getting overextended late in the rep, sapping his sustain and finishing skills.

In pass protection, Wedig has a solid anchor to combat the bull rush, but his marginal foot quickness and lack of range make him a liability on an island and will necessitate a move inside as a pro.

Overall, Wedig is a functional run blocker due to his understanding of the play's intent, size, and decent upper-body strength. Still, marginal athletic ability, body control, and recovery skills will make it an uphill battle to make an active roster, barring a move inside where he has minimal experience.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'6"

WEIGHT: 310

HAND: 9¾"

ARM: 32¾"

WINGSPAN: 81¾"

POSITIVES

— Effective on double-teams and combo blocks with proper aiming points and spacing to cover up his target, overtake, and timely release to the second level.

— Has solid play strength to dig out and widen the gap on angle-drive, base, and kick-out blocks.

— Can sit down on the bull-rush and keep rushers off of his frame to anchor.

— Understands the play's intent in the run game and works hard to stay between his man and the ball.

NEGATIVES

— High-cut frame with an upright playing style.

— Minimal range to expand his set points against high-side speed rushes.

— Marginal foot quickness, body control and recovery skills.

NOTES

— 4-star and top overall recruit in Wisconsin from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Originally committed to Wisconsin where he appeared in 35 games with eight starts before transferring to Indiana for the 2024 season

— 21 career starts at right tackle (18), right guard (two) and left guard (one)

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Shrine Bowl

GRADE: 5.3 (Backup/UDFA with roster potential)

OVERALL RANK: 321

POSITION RANK: IOL33

PRO COMPARISON: Austin Schlottmann

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Los Angeles Rams added North Carolina IOL Willie Lampkin as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Willie Lampkin is a five-year starter with double-digit starts across each spot on the interior including 12 at right guard in 2024 inside UNC's 56-44 run-pass split, multiple run scheme. Lampkin is uniquely short and light with adequate arm length, very good quickness and good play strength.

Lampkin is a leverage monster in the run game with a refined skill set and a keen understanding of how to stick on blocks. He can hold the point in the post on double teams, strain, and wall-off rush lanes when isolated on drive blocks and regularly intersects targets on pulls and climbs. Once latched, Lampkin is a chore to shed due to his tremendous ability to fit, clench, and take away space for defenders to operate. His lack of girth and mass creates soft edges that defenders can get to and if he cannot establish first meaningful contact has gotten push-pulled into overextension but these instances are rare on film.

In pass protection Lampkin shows very good footwork and strike timing in his jump set to land his punch first and inside the frame of rushers before clenching and anchoring on command. He uncorks on adjacent rushers when uncovered and is alert to decipher line games and stunts.

Overall, Lampkin has an unprecedented combination of size limitations and great tape that creates a difficult projection for the NFL, but he more than held his own in the ACC and Mobile. Worst case Lampkin can fit into a versatile move blocker role in the mold of Ravens FB Pat Ricard but checks enough boxes apart from size to compete for a job at center as a rookie.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'10" 3/8

WEIGHT: 279

HAND: 10⅜"

ARM: 31½"

WINGSPAN: 78⅛"

40-YARD DASH: 5.21

3-CONE: NA

SHUTTLE: 4.7

VERTICAL: 23.5"

BROAD: 8'8"

POSITIVES

— Outstanding natural leverage and contact balance with good play strength.

— Very good quickness to close space in a blink on climbs and pulls and when uncovered in pass protection.

— Refined all-around footwork and use of hands.

— Keeps elbows and hips connected with a tight, firm punch and excellent grip strength.

— Sticky run blocker who strains as hard as any blocker in the nation to finish blocks.

— Strong week of practice in Mobile at guard and center.

NEGATIVES

— Uniquely undersized in terms of height and weight

— Will get stacked and pulled into overextension here and there if unable to establish first meaningful contact.

NOTES

— Born Jan. 22, 2002

— 3-star recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Won the Florida 2A heavyweight state championship in wrestling as a senior with a 47-0 record

— 61 career starts across the interior; 26 at left guard, 21 at right guard and 14 at center

— 2024 AP First-team All-ACC selection

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl

GRADE: 6.0 (Developmental Prospect - 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 219

POSITION RANK: IOL23

PRO COMPARISON: Shorter Aaron Brewer

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Los Angeles Rams' headquarters for the 2025 NFL draft is unique.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Rams will conduct their draft from Los Angeles Fire Department Air Operations.

Touching down at this year's home base. @Zillow Draft HQ coming soon... 🚁 pic.twitter.com/5l1VihBFTf

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 17, 2025

The Rams will convert a room within LAFD Air Operations to serve as general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay’s draft headquarters while an adjacent hangar will be used as space for coaches, scouts, team personnel and media on-site during the draft (via Schefter).

LAFD Air Operations will remain fully operational throughout the draft.

“Drafting from LAFD Air Operations is a powerful reminder of what it means to represent Los Angeles,” Rams president Kevin Demoff said, via Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. “Since the wildfires devastated our region in January, we have looked to bring LA together to help with the recovery efforts, raise the spirits of those impacted, and shine a light on our first responders."

The Rams have donated roughly $2 million to relief efforts following devastating wildfires that affected Southern California, per the team's official website.

Los Angeles' 2025 wild card playoff matchup with the Minnesota Vikings was moved to Arizona due to safety concerns caused by the fires.

LAFD Air Operations' recreation room is also receiving a renovation as part of the team's draft location decision. Prior to Day 2 of the draft, the Rams will also welcome first responders from throughout the region who assisted with the fires for a "chalk talk" with McVay and other team executives.

Los Angeles is looking to build upon a divisional-round playoff appearance, owning the No. 26 overall pick in the draft.

The first round will begin on April 24.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. with the No. 172 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Chris Paul Jr. has a high ceiling in the NFL as he could develop into a well-rounded linebacker. He's a good athlete for the position. He is already good in coverage due to impressive movement skills to stay in phase against running backs and tight ends when playing man and tighten throwing windows in zone coverage.

Additionally, Paul has impressive ball skills and production and speed to click and close. His awareness could use some work as his eye discipline was shaky at the beginning of the year, though he did show improvement, and he tends to vacate his area or man. But the physical traits as a coverage backer aren't a question.

Against the run, the Ole Miss product has good sideline-to-sideline range, can make offensive linemen miss and move gap-to-gap well. However, his instincts and ability to take on blocks and stay in his gap need work. The latter can be solved in the weight room as he has skinny legs, but the former could be a bigger issue in the pros.

Overall, Paul's traits are worth betting on and he'd be a good fit as a WILL linebacker. It might take some time, but he can potentially become a quality starter in the NFL during his rookie contract and maybe even by year two.

MEASUREMENTS AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 224

HAND: 9⅜”

ARM: 30⅛"

WINGSPAN: 75⅜"

40-YARD DASH: 4.63

3-CONE: 7.46

SHUTTLE: 4.45

VERTICAL: 36"

BROAD: 9'9"

POSITIVES

– Decent size and has some room for growth on his frame.

– Good speed and movement skills, very good athlete overall.

– Can carry tight end and running backs on vertical routes in man coverage or click and close in a hurry when playing zone.

– Uses his hands well in coverage to force re-routes or help stay in-phase.

– Natural ball skills and good ball production for a linebacker.

– Has some thud when coming downhill to create stalemates against offensive linemen when blitzing against the run game and to get pressure against running backs a pass-rusher.

– Uses his change of direction and agility well to make offensive linemen miss on the second level and bounce from gap to gap as a run defender.

– Speed gives him good range versus outside runs.

NEGATIVES

– Lacks lower body strength to hold up against offensive linemen in the running game, will get pushed out of his gap. Also, he struggles to get extension on blocks with sub-par upper body strength.

– Will get caught guessing and out of position as a run defender, instincts could use some work.

– Tackles high and will give up extra yards after contact.

– Discipline in coverage is subpar, he will get caught vacating his area in zone coverage and is quick to leave his man against scramble drills.

NOTES

– Born: Nov. 4, 2002

– A 3-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

– Injuries: 2023 (Concussion, missed 1 game)

– Transferred from Arkansas ahead of 2024 season

– 2024: Second-Team All-American, First-Team All-SEC

– 2022: Second-Team Freshman All-American, Freshman All-SEC

GRADE: 7.3 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter – 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 85

POSITION RANK: LB5

PRO COMPARISON: Zaire Franklin

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Los Angeles Rams are making their presence felt in Woodland Hills, California.

The NFC West team announced plans for its "Rams Village" on Sunday, which will be a 52-acre neighborhood in Warner Center in Woodland Hills and feature indoor and outdoor practice fields, team headquarters, retail space, parkland, offices, open spaces, a hotel, restaurants and multiple indoor entertainment venues.

According to the announcement, Rams Village is part of the nearly 100 acres the Kroenke Organization acquired in 2022.

"This is a tremendous opportunity to develop a dynamic destination and create the Rams permanent headquarters within the City of Los Angeles," Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke said.

All the new information about Rams Village at Warner Center and @RamsNFL new headquarters here -- https://t.co/YdDCLhYPXC pic.twitter.com/3NLVRttGVe

— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) April 6, 2025

Los Angeles' two full-sized grass fields are already in place and will be part of the new plans. There will also be a new indoor practice field that can seat up to 2,500 people and two indoor performance venues. One of those venues will feature 5,000 seats.

The venues will house events such as concerts and awards shows.

Given the extensive nature of the project, different parts of it will be unveiled during a phased construction schedule that will last many years.

The Rams returned to Los Angeles ahead of the 2016 season after playing in St. Louis for 21 seasons from 1995 to 2015. The franchise was previously in Cleveland from 1937 to 1945 and then Los Angeles for the first time from 1946 until the move to St. Louis.

Rams Village further underscores the team's commitment to the Los Angeles area and will give it quite the headquarters space as it looks to build a contender in the NFC West.

Los Angeles is coming off a 10-7 record in 2024 and made the playoffs for the fourth time in a five-year span. It also won the Super Bowl during that stretch, although it lost to the eventual-champion Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round this past season.

The Rams will look different in 2025 with Cooper Kupp no longer on the roster and Davante Adams joining the wide receiver group. There was some speculation they would trade Matthew Stafford, but the veteran quarterback will once again be under center.

And his team will have some new-look space in California once this project is completed.

Veteran wide receiver Davante Adams is at the back-end of his prime, and some are wondering about his fit with the Los Angeles Rams after signing a two-year deal with the team this offseason.

The Athletic's Mike Sando explained that Rams head coach Sean McVay's offensive scheme "often puts receivers in condensed sets and features them as blockers." When Sando asked an NFL executive if Adams could have a similar career trajectory to legendary wideout Larry Fitzgerald, they expressed some doubts.

"Larry was willing to get rugged, block, do some dirty work over the middle," the exec said.

The Rams opted to release longtime receiver Cooper Kupp after signing Adams. The 32-year-old will be paired with third-year wide receiver Puka Nacua in a passing attack led by veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford. The exec suggested that Nacua should remain the primary option even though Adams still sees himself as a No. 1 receiver.

"Davante is a little better separator (than Kupp), but there has been a dropoff in his ability to get consistently open," the exec said.

After a disappointing 2024 season split between the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets, Adams will surely be motivated to prove his doubters wrong in his first year with a Rams team that is hoping to contend for a Super Bowl title.