Keenan's Nose Tackle Journey to LA Rams

0:00On April 26, Tim Keenan, that nose-tackle beast from Alabama's Crimson Tide, finally heard his name called in the seventh round of the NFL Draft By. The Los Angeles Rams, folks thought his leadership and energy would land him higher, especially with how disruptive he is despite his size, but a slow 40 yard dash and the lead's cold shoulder on pure nose-tackles pushed him down. The Rams scooped up a gym though, linking him with his old Alabama teammate Ty Simpson. They run a 3-4 defense that actually values a true nose-tackle, unlike a lot of other squads, shying away from that mold. Keenan's got fans buzzing about his potential impact, coming off years of holding down the line for the Tide with that relentless motor. His story highlights how athletic testing can overshadow real game tapes sometimes. Now he's set to back up veteran Poon Afford, who's locked in for two more years but turning 32 by 2027. It's a smart setup. Run from a proven vet, who's thrived despite similar size knocks, then step in when the

1:02time's right. Rams Nation, keep an eye on this kid, he could be anchoring that front for years while Roll Tide Echoes fade into Pro Ball glory.