As the Los Angeles Rams gear up for the 2025 season, their linebacker corps remains one of the team’s most fluid and unpredictable position groups. With no clear-cut starters heading into training camp, the competition is wide open. Veterans like Troy Reeder and promising rookie Chris Paul Jr. are among those battling for snaps—but quietly rising within that mix is Omar Speights, a former undrafted free agent who has carved out an increasingly important role.
This offseason, the Rams added depth and athleticism at linebacker by signing Nate Landman and selecting Chris Paul Jr. on Day 3 of the draft. Paul brings speed, agility, and coverage upside—traits that fit today’s modern NFL.
Los Angeles Rams Linebacker Depth Projection
Both Speight and Paul have more than their share of optimism this offseason. Despite the hype, ESPN’s Mike Clay predicts a very different scenario when the rubber meets the road. He recently released his 2025 season projections, and they paint a clear picture of who will be on the field at linebacker for the Rams.
- Troy Reeder: 911 Snaps, 118 Tackles
- Nate Landman: 536 Snaps, 77 Tackles
- Omar Speights: 193 Snaps, 28 Tackles
- Chris Paul Jr.: 21 Snaps, 3 Tackles
As training camp approaches, the linebacker battle stands out as one of the most quietly critical storylines in Los Angeles. And for Paul and Speights, this summer offers more than just a chance to win a job—it’s an opportunity to prove that thier rise is just getting started.
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