The Los Angeles Rams have had a lot of success in the undrafted free agent market in recent years between starting tackle Alaric Jackson and impending starting inside linebacker Omar Speights.
L.A. signed 17 more UDFAs this offseason, and history has shown that one of them could earn a 53-man roster spot. Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski writes that North Carolina interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has the best chance to be that man for the Rams.
“North Carolina’s Willie Lampkin is simply too good of a football player not to make the Los Angeles Rams’ roster,” Sobleski writes. “Lampkin easily produced some of the best tape seen from any prospect this past season. At 5’10” and 280 pounds, he’s a severe outlier. Still, his size deficiencies weren’t as issue at the Senior Bowl when facing other all-star-caliber NFL prospects. If anything, Lampkin came out of that event looking even more impressive.
“Now, the question is whether Lampkin can play anything other than center at the highest level. Honestly, the evaluation process had pegged him as pivot because of his size despite starting 35 collegiate games between the two guard sports.
“Watch the undrafted free agent continue to impress and find a way to become the Rams’ primary swing interior blocker.”
This isn’t the first time Lampkin earned praise this offseason. Two otheranalysts think Lampkin is a great fit for the Rams. He had great tape at North Carolina and looked good at the Senior Bowl. The issue, as Sobleski wrote, is Lampkin’s size. He’s under 6-feet and 300 pounds — both unideal measurements for an interior offensive lineman.
While Lampkin isn’t expected to earn a starting role anytime soon, he could develop into a nice backup lineman for the Rams in the future … if he makes the roster.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL analyst thinks this Rams UDFA could make the 53-man roster
The Los Angeles Rams have had a lot of success in the undrafted free agent market in recent years between starting tackle Alaric Jackson and impending starting inside linebacker Omar Speights.
L.A. signed 17 more UDFAs this offseason, and history has shown that one of them could earn a 53-man roster spot. Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski writes that North Carolina interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has the best chance to be that man for the Rams.
“North Carolina’s Willie Lampkin is simply too good of a football player not to make the Los Angeles Rams’ roster,” Sobleski writes. “Lampkin easily produced some of the best tape seen from any prospect this past season. At 5’10” and 280 pounds, he’s a severe outlier. Still, his size deficiencies weren’t as issue at the Senior Bowl when facing other all-star-caliber NFL prospects. If anything, Lampkin came out of that event looking even more impressive.
“Now, the question is whether Lampkin can play anything other than center at the highest level. Honestly, the evaluation process had pegged him as pivot because of his size despite starting 35 collegiate games between the two guard sports.
“Watch the undrafted free agent continue to impress and find a way to become the Rams’ primary swing interior blocker.”
This isn’t the first time Lampkin earned praise this offseason. Two otheranalysts think Lampkin is a great fit for the Rams. He had great tape at North Carolina and looked good at the Senior Bowl. The issue, as Sobleski wrote, is Lampkin’s size. He’s under 6-feet and 300 pounds — both unideal measurements for an interior offensive lineman.
While Lampkin isn’t expected to earn a starting role anytime soon, he could develop into a nice backup lineman for the Rams in the future … if he makes the roster.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL analyst thinks this Rams UDFA could make the 53-man roster
