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Could the Rams add another FSU defender to their defensive line?
The NFL Combine got going without missing a beat on Wednesday. While Wednesday is technically day three of the Combine, it is the first day the media gets to talk with the draft prospects as edge rushers, linebackers, and defensive linemen made their way through the media room. After all, we’re here for the players! The athletic tests won’t take place until tomorrow, but in the middle of all of the Matthew Stafford talk, NFL draft prospects got their opportunity to sell themselves to teams in front of the media.
Wednesday in particular was a big day when it comes to Rams draft interest. The Rams may not need a top edge rusher, but adding a speed guy behind Jared Verse and Byron Young could be beneficial. The Rams need a linebacker to replace Christian Rozeboom and it wouldn’t hurt to add some defensive line depth.
Last year, the Los Angeles Rams doubled up on Florida State defenders, drafting Jared Verse and Braden Fiske in the first two rounds. It’s possible that they could add a third in the 2025 NFL Draft. Joshua Farmer played at Florida State last year and could be available on day three. Farmer talked about players that he models his game after as well, mentioning both Kobie Turner and Fiske. He also mentioned that he and Fiske are pretty close. Said Farmer,
“I like Kobie Turner, my teammate Braden Fiske...twitchy guys, not the biggest guys on the field. I talk to Fiske every week. He’s texted me twice since I’ve been here just telling me how important this week is and everything, giving me some tips. Fiske is my guy. We’re really close.”
After being high on Verse and Fiske last season, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Rams have already done quite a bit of work on Farmer. He has great length which helps him out in the run game. Matt Holder of Bleacher Report noted,
“Farmer stands out the most as a run defender. When he shoots his hands straight from the ground, he’s hard to move with one-on-one blocks and has plenty of upper-body strength to lock out offensive linemen and take advantage of those long arms.”
At 6’2, 314-pounds, Farmer is similarly sized as Neville Gallimore who is one of the defensive lineman that the Rams may need to replace this offseason. As shown with Wisconsin offensive linemen, when the Rams find a particular pipeline of talent, they have no issue going back to it.
The linebackers came through the media room as well on Wednesday. Minnesota’s Cody Lindenberg gave a great answer on his film preparation and called himself a “film junkie.” Lindenberg was a player that impressed in Mobile as well at the Senior Bowl. With that being said, the more metaphorical dates I go on with Jeffrey Bassa, the more I fall head over heels.
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