The Los Angeles Rams entered last season with a bunch of unknown commodities at linebacker. EDGE Samson Ebukam was penciled in on the outside, with guys like EDGE Matt Longacre and EDGE Justin Lawler competing on the other side. In the middle, previously undrafted LB Cory Littleton was the heir apparent at the Mike backer position which opened up when the Rams traded Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants during the during the offseason.
There was plenty of talk about how linebackers were not considered premium positions in Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips’ defense, and that fans shouldn’t freak out about starting a fourth-round selection and two UDFAs next to ILB Mark Barron.