The Rams have one of, if not the best, front sevens in the NFL. Their front office has worked diligently over the years to rebuild their defense. The Rams have drafted 6 out of their front 7 defensive starters in either the first or second round.
This emerging defense includes DE Chris Long (2008 first round pick), DT Aaron Donald (2014 first round pick), DT Michael Brockers (2012 first round pick), DE Robert Quinn (2011 first round pick), OLB Akeem Ayers (signed as a free agent in 2015), MLB James Laurinaitis (2009 second round pick), and OLB Alec Ogletree (2013 first round pick).