In the draft, will the Rams “tackle” the offensive line’s left side?

Since General Manager Les Snead and Head Coach Sean McVay teamed up in 2017, the Los Angeles Rams have started three left tackles overall. Two of them, Alaric Jackson and Joseph Noteboom, are still available to Los Angeles, but both players’ futures, like that of the offensive line as a whole, are uncertain. Will the NFL Draft in 2024 help to clarify matters or make them even more confusing?

The 36-year-old free agent Andrew Whitworth was signed as one of the first players under the Snead/McVay regime to strengthen the blind side. He retired with a Super Bowl ring after performing admirably for five seasons. While Noteboom was selected in the first round of the 2018 draft at pick #89, his career has been marred by injuries and patchy play. TheThe Rams saw enough in him to offer him a lucrative two-year contract. Jackson had a strong collegiate career but was not selected in the 2021 draft. Jackson participated in 15 games and won the starting job last year despite suffering from illnesses as well.
Since Noteboom’s compensation is so high, Rams supporters are experiencing buyer’s remorse, and it seems like Los Angeles is attempting to work out a compromise to keep him in the team. If not, there are nagging whispers that he will be the victim of a salary cap reduction. Jackson is a restricted free agent, so the Rams will need to determine his future value and designate him as a tender. Although the tender has not yet been made public, if it is too low, rival teams might choose to attempt and.. Although the tender hasn’t been made public yet, rival teams might choose to try to take him away if it’s too low. He would be a cheap addition to any club, and as a starter, he was certainly adequate.
And now we come to the draft. Though many of the top players in this draft class are flexible players who would need to shift to the blind side, there is still a lot of quality and potential in this group. I want to focus on left tackle prospects during this drill.

Here are a few picks along with the approximate round they might be in.

Prospect ranking in the top 10. Despite receiving a Round 1 grade the previous year, Fashanu chose to continue his college career and was crowned a unanimous All-American. He only made 18 starts in his collegiate career. In 2022, he had a “undisclosed” injury that kept him out of the final five games. was included on Feldman’s Freaks list because his strength and athleticism.

At his finest, pass-blocking, which is what NFL left tackles are compensated astronomically for these days. In his sets, he is fluid and patient, utilizing mirrors to ride outside, stonewall power, or collapse within.

counters. possesses a powerful, precisely timed punch, establishes a sufficient basis, and blends it with a long arm. Although he is good at controlling and clamping on, he often latches outside the arms of the defender. possesses the strength to move defenders on angle/down blocks and the footwork/agility to make all of the reach/seal/climb blocks when run blocking.

Fashanu’s chances of losing to the Rams at #19 are extremely slim. If he hits the teens and teams go quarterback crazy, then the fun would start. Is he someone the Rams and Les Snead would consider for a trade-up? What better way to start the first day of play than with the best player available in a need?

The newest prospect, who turned 21 in January, is the youngest. After receiving a lot of attention, he initially signed with Oregon. spent two seasons at BYU, starting 22 of 23 games at right tackle before switching positions. Missed one due to a minor injury. His power and athleticism have earned him a spot on Feldman’s Freaks list.

For such a large man, he is athletically built and moves. With his mass, the starburst produces knock-down power for drive and down blocks. Easily advances to the next level on climbs, pulls, screens, and combos. hits the target he was shooting for in space. Excellent agility, footwork, and direction switching to mirror pass rushers. Establish a wide base and employ separate and two-handed punches. Everything is fine, isn’t it? Suamataia, then, requires consistency in all of these sameHe’s still a raw player, as you could reasonably assume given his playing time, and you would be correct. Drafting him has a developmental component, but his game tape from the first to the second season shows progress. He still needs to work on his technique, but the day-to-day grind of a professional schedule should help him with many of his consistency problems. Unquestionably strong, athletic, and motor, he might not be around till #52.
a prospect whose qualities and potential you are drafting. played just 24 games in three years of college (his freshman year was canceled due to COVID-19), but he started every one of them. after four games in his senior season, suffered a torn quadricep. guard in his sophomore year before relocating

Very impressive technique for a football team from a small conference. Even though he might win only on strength and size, he puts a lot of effort into positioning himself correctly with his hands and feet. bursts with impressive get-off and punch, seems to be stellarly long (36″), and has powerful gripping and controlling hands. Whether climbing, pulling, or exiting on displays, fluid in motion. demonstrates a finisher’s edge. How long will Amegadjie take to adjust to the professional game is the main issue around him. He was undoubtedly the best at his (FCS) level; his speed, strength, moves/counters, and other attributes will speak for themselves in the NFL. While he may not be the ideal choice, he does have a solid foundation in terms of physicality, skills, attributes, and athleticism.

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makes a living. Should you take a chance and wait till pick #83 if Amegadjie is ranked in the Top 75? Use #52 in this example, or a more value lower pick? Or somewhere in the middle, trade up or down?
SEC-trained prospect possessing the necessary stature, agility, and drive needed for the NFL. ranked as the seventh-best lineman in last year’s draft by Pro Football Focus, where he started his last 39 consecutive collegiate games at left tackle.

uses his length, strength in his grasp, and upper body to manipulate and shift opponents during a run. Not particularly athletic, but demonstrates the necessary footwork to get position, has the linear speed and get off to climb combos and straight to the second level, and has the lateral mobility to maintain phase in outside