How OTAs Shaped the Rams Depth Chart Ahead of Training Camp

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up OTAs last week and have since canceled minicamp. While they will meet one last time on Monday, the next time the players will truly be in action will be during training camp in July. Let’s take a look at the depth chart before the Rams take their summer break.

Quarterback

QB1: Matthew Stafford
QB2: Stetson Bennett
QB3: Ty Simpson
QB4: Matthew Caldwell

All eyes will be on Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson this offseason as they battle for the backup quarterback role behind Matthew Stafford. Bennett will start training camp as the backup and may hold onto it going into the season. However, if the Rams need to turn to Bennett or Simpson during the season, don’t be surprised if they go to the rookie.

Running Back

RB1: Kyren Williams
RB2: Blake Corum
RB3: Ronnie Rivers
RB4: Jarquez Hunter
RB5: Jordan Waters
RB6: Dean Connors

Many will be watching to see what Jarquez Hunter can do as he heads into year two. Hunter didn’t contribute much as a rookie and currently appears to be behind both Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers on the depth chart. Still, he’ll need to outperform Ronnie Rivers who is more experienced and gained the trust of the coaching staff.

Wide Receiver

WR1: Puka Nacua
WR2: Davante Adams
WR3: Jordan Whittington
WR4: Xavier Smith
WR5: Konata Mumpfield
WR6: CJ Daniels
WR7: Brennan Presley
WR8: Tru Edwards
WR9: Mario Williams

The Rams are going to have a lot of competition at the wide receiver position this summer. Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith will battle it out for the third wide receiver spot behind Adams and Nacua if the Rams don’t sign a veteran. CJ Daniels is a player who the Rams are excited about and will be competing with Konata Mumpfield. Additionally, Brennan Presley, Tru Edwards, and Mario Williams all had positive moments last year during the preseason.

Tight End

TE1: Colby Parkinson
TE2: Terrance Ferguson
TE3: Tyler Higbee
TE4: Davis Allen
TE5: Max Klare
TE6: Dan Villari
TE7: Mark Redman
TE8: Rohan Jones

As the Rams look to utilize more 13 personnel this season, they will likely keep five tight ends on the roster. While Max Klare may not see a huge role as a rookie, it will be interesting to see if he can push Allen or Higbee during training camp.

Offensive Tackle

LT1: Alaric Jackson
RT1: Warren McClendon
OT2: David Quessenberry
OT3: Keagen Trost
OT4: AJ Arcuri
OT5: Bryce Henderson

Following Alaric Jackson’s arrest, the Rams have a lot of questions at the left tackle position. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the team add one before the start of training camp. The Rams lack some depth at tackle. While they drafted Trost in the third round and have Quessenberry, neither should be expected to start over an extended period.

Interior Offensive Line

LG1: Steve Avila
C1: Coleman Shelton
RG1: Kevin Dotson
iOL2: Justin Dedich
iOL3: Keagen Trost
iOL4: Beaux Limmer
iOL5: Dylan McMahon
iOL6: Wyatt Bowles
iOL7: Austin Blaske

The Rams have a lot of good depth on the interior of the offensive line. Justin Dedich and Beaux Limmer are both experienced players who have shown reliability when needed. Trost was a tackle at Missouri, but can also move inside if needed. Additionally, the Rams have some good developmental options in McMahon, Bowles, and Blaske.

Linebacker

LB1: Nate Landman
LB2: Omar Speights
LB3: Grant Stuard
LB4: Shaun Dolac
LB5: Kai Hill-Green

If there is one position where the Rams lack some depth, it’s at linebacker. Landman and Speights have shown they are good enough to get by at the position. However, behind them, Stuard and Dolac are better special teams options and Hill-Green was signed as an undrafted free agent. This is one position where the Rams need to stay healthy.

EDGE

EDGE1: Myles Garrett
EDGE2: Byron Young
EDGE3: Josaiah Stewart
EDGE4: Desjuan Johnson
EDGE5: Keir Thomas
EDGE6: Tomon Fox
EDGE7: Eddie Walls

The Rams are very deep when it comes to their pass rushers. Myles Garrett and Byron Young are one of the best EDGE duos in the NFL. Behind them, Stewart showed some promise as a rookie and Johnson has transitioned to the edge very well. The Rams could look to add an experienced depth player, but they should feel comfortable with who they have on the roster.

Defensive Line

DE1: Kobie Turner
NT1: Poona Ford
DE1: Braden Fiske
NT2: Ty Davis
DE2: Ty Hamilton
NT3: Tim Keenan III
DE3: Larrell Murchison
NT4: Bill Norton
DE4: Payton Zdroik
DE5: Jaxon Moi
DE6: Wesley Bailey

One of the biggest questions heading into the summer is whether or not the Rams can talk Aaron Donald out of retirement. Adding Donald to this group would give the Rams one of the best defensive line rotations in the NFL. The Rams already have good depth on the defensive line and Donald would take this group to the next level.

Cornerback

CB1: Trent McDuffie
CB2: Jaylen Watson
CB3: Emmanuel Forbes
CB4: Josh Wallace
CB5: Cam Lampkin
CB6: Nyzier Fourqurean
CB7: Al’Zillion Hamilton
CB8: Nick Anderson

The Rams certainly got better at cornerback this offseason by adding McDuffie and Watson. However, they still lack some depth. While Forbes has had some good moments, Wallace is the team’s fourth cornerback. Behind Wallace, the Rams have several undrafted free agents who will compete with one another for a roster spot.

Safety

S1/Nickel: Quentin Lake
S2: Kam Curl
S3: Kam Kinchens
S4: Jaylen McCollough
S5: Tanner Ingle
S6: Nate Valcarcel

If there is one position where the Rams have a lot of depth, it’s at safety. The top four in this group will all have a role on defense. Lake has thrived as the nickel while Curl plays in the box and Kinchens plays as the deep safety. Jaylen McCollough has done well as the dime linebacker in recent years as well. At the bottom of the depth chart, Ingle and Valcarcel will compete for a special teams role.

Specialists

LS1: Joe Cardona
K1: Harrison Mevis
P1: Ethan Evans

Despite some inconsistency at kicker and punter last year, the Rams didn’t bring any competition this offseason. Mevis added some stability at kicker while the Rams will hope Evans gets back to form under a new special teams coordinator.

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