Rams Draft Keenan: Powerhouse Run Stoppper

0:00On May 1st, the Rams scooped up Alabama defensive line and Tim Keenan III with the 232nd pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. Less Nat in his crew called it a guy's superpower, and for Keenan, that straight up stopping the run. At 6 foot 1 and 327 pounds, he's built to clog lanes and wreck rushing attacks. In 2024, Keenan balled out with a pro football focus run defense grade of 90.1, ranking 5th among qualified defensive tackles. He racked up 31 tackles, 18 stops that killed defensive plays, and 7.5 tackles for loss, topping interior rushes on his team. His numbers dipped in 2025 after missing time early with a high ankle sprain that needed tight rope surgery, but that just shows his. Grit coming back strong. Scout see him as a girthy nose tackle, who stacks blocks with solid strength and instincts, perfect for rotational duty without elite flash. They compare him to guys like Kairis Tanga, a reliable run-plugger over pure athlete.

1:04Keenan's got that old school power to anchor the Rams' deline, and if he stays healthy, expect him to feast on ball carriers right away.