Rams 53-man roster prediction: Post-training camp edition

Who is favored to make the Rams 53-man roster at the end of training camp?

The Los Angeles Rams have wrapped up training camp and the focus now will be getting ready for Week 1. This week, the Rams will have a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday before the two teams play on Saturday. With the preseason about to get started, back-of-the-roster players will have an opportunity to stand out in front of the coaching staff. Here is my post-training camp Rams 53-man roster.

Quarterback (3): Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett

This is my first roster prediction this season that includes quarterback Stetson Bennett. While he still needs to show it during the preseason, Bennett has garnered plenty of praise from the media and coaching staff to earn a place on the 53-man roster. This was a big year for Bennett and so far he has risen to the occasion.

Running Back (4): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter, Ronnie Rivers

There isn’t a lot of competition at the back of the Rams running back depth chart. While there will be competition at the top between Corum and Hunter, these are going to be the four that make the final roster.

Wide Receiver (5): Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield

It would seem odd for the Rams not to keep six wide receivers and Britain Covey could make it as a kick returner. However, as seen last year with Boston Scott, the Rams aren’t going to keep a player around simply because they return kicks. Jarquez Hunter has some experience as a kick returner and the Rams could use Atwell on the punt unit. Xavier Smith is another name to watch here.

Tight End (4): Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen

The Rams tight ends seem set with these four. They will likely keep a fifth or sixth on the practice squad, but the team can feel good about this group.

Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, DJ Humphries, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein, KT Leveston, Beaux Limmer, Warren McClendon

What the Rams do on the offensive line is going to be extremely interesting. That’s especially the case considering Alaric Jackson’s status. There isn’t a guarantee that he is ready for Week 1, but the Rams also haven’t placed him on the PUP list. The Rams may wait and there is a clearer idea on when Jackson can return.

Linebacker (4): Omar Speights, Nate Landman, Chris Paul Jr., Shaun Dolac

This is another position group that’s going to be hard to break into from anyone on the outside looking in. It’s possible that the Rams go with experience and Troy Reeder finds a spot on the roster. However, Dolac has impressed during training camp and Nate Landman has been a standout.

EDGE (5): Jared Verse, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, Nick Hampton, Brennan Jackson

Players like Nick Hampton and Brennan Jackson will...