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Mark Redman and Anthony Torres have a different skill set than the incumbents
While most of the Los Angeles Rams tight end talk centers around using their first selection (#46) on Terrance Ferguson, L.A. did add two interesting undrafted free agents at the position. Mark Redman, out of Louisville and Anthony Torres from Toledo, their additions mark a change from the Rams usual preferences, they’re not receiver-first tight ends and while both do show good hands, blocking is their strong suit.
Redman and Torres join Ferguson, starter Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and Davis Allen to fill out the room. Last season, the Rams kept three on the active roster, Parkinson, Allen, and Hunter Long, when Higbee returned from injury in December they bumped up to four. Nikola Kalinic and Miller Forristall stayed on the practice squad all season.
Pro Day: 1.66/4.95 forty - 7.25 shuttle - 4.52 3cone - 32” vert - 9’ 4” broad - 21 bench
West coast kid. One of the top tight end recruits in the nation, originally signed with Washington, Spent two seasons in the Northwest 2020 and 2021, seeing use on special teams while playing in all 16 games he was eligible and earning one start. Coaching changes at UW prompted Redman to jump to San Diego State and he started 25 of 26 games for the Aztecs logging 59 catches for 641 yards and five scores. Joined Louisville for his final year of eligibility and started 12 of 13 games with 24 catches, 256 yards and three touchdowns.
As a receiver, Redman was used on simple routes, button hooks, outs to the flat, and wheels off those flat outs. Louisville also used him on hash-to-hash drags against mis-direction quite often with success. Good hands, snatches away from his body, and good hand/eye coordination. Shows fair body control on errant passes. Transitions quickly, but doesn’t offer much juice running after the catch.
Technically sound blocker, but not a thumping play style. Redman has good feet and consistently seals off his 1on1 blocks, staying between his man and the ball carrier whether downfield or at the line of scrimmage. His length is not elite but he strikes first, clamps on and understands leverage. Good on combo blocks, stays engaged on his double teams and moves smoothly off and up to the next level.
Redman is a fairly polished prospect, was on the John Mackey Award watchlist twice for best tight end in the nation. His athleticism is adequate for his big frame with natural skills and is a smooth and fluid mover. He was a top college recruit, stood out in smaller conference and made the step-up in competition. Some real hard work in a pro strength program, particularly lower body, could make him a keeper.
**Pro Day: 1.72/4.72 forty- 7.18 shuttle - 4.44 3cone - 34”...
