Second-round pick Avila is a versatile offensive lineman, while third-round picks Byron Young (Tennessee OLB) and Kobie Turner (Wake Forest DT) should aid a unit in transition.
TARZANA — When Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead asked Aaron Donald what traits the 2023 draft class should have, the historically great defensive lineman had one reply.The Rams took that to heart in drafting TCU guard Steve Avila in the second round and two defensive players in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night to address glaring needs on both lines of scrimmage.
Avila, who was taken with the 36th overall pick, played every position except left tackle during his five seasons with the Horned Frogs. He earned consensus All-America honors at left guard as a redshirt senior in 2022. McVay said the Rams valued Avila’s versatility, which was highlighted after a change in the coaching staff going into his final season at TCU, and could see him contributing at center or either guard position.
After years of relying on stars like cornerback Jalen Ramsey and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, Snead hopes the defense can return to previous heights with an influx of grit.
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