Rams' Undrafted D-Line Fight for Roster Spots

0:00On May 1st, the Los Angeles Rams' defensive line is coming back strong for 2026 with all eight players intact from last year. But they still grabbed Tim Keenan in round 7 of the draft and scooped up three undrafted free agents, Peyton Zedroyk from Air Force, Jalen. Logan Redding from Minnesota, and Jackson Moy from Tennessee. It's a packed room already, and these new guys are fighting for scraps. Last season, the Rams ran a deep rotation up front, going six players deep on snaps. Kobe Turner was the only one over 50 percent, while Poon Afford, Braden Fisk, and Tyler Davis hovered between 40 and 50 percent. Rookies and Vets like Ty Hamilton and Lero Merchison barely cracked 125 snaps each. These undrafted guys bring college experience. Zedroyk started 36 gains with solid tackles and sacks, Logan Redding held down starts for four. Years in a tough conference, and Moy mixed in some offensive blocking too. But they're all on the smaller side, around 6 foot 2 to 6 foot 3 and under 2 90 pounds, with athletic testing that mostly fall short of NFL marks.

1:09Analysts point out their quick get-offs and effort, especially Zedroyk's agility and upper body power, but they lack the size, length, and lower body. Pops a hold up against doubles or dominate inside. Logan Redding sets edges okay. Moy chase is hard, yet none screams special, and pass rush or run stuffing. In this crowded setup, these additions look more like training cam depth than roster locks, similar to pass undrafted tries that bounce to practice. Squads. The Rams love versatile, smaller interiors, but breaking through won't be easy.