The Los Angeles Rams are close to trimming down to 53 players, and after evaluating performances across training camp alone, here’s an early projection of who stays and what it tells us about the team’s direction.
Los Angeles Rams 53-Man Roster Projection
Quarterbacks (3)
Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett
No surprises here. Stafford is locked in as QB1, while Garoppolo gives the Los Angeles Rams a proven veteran backup. Stetson Bennett sticks around due to Stafford’s health concerns and a bit of sunk cost from the Rams.
Running Backs (3)
Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter
Williams earned an extension this offseason and remains the engine of the ground game. Corum and Hunter—two physical, downhill runners round out a young group.
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Both are likely to be more featured in the offense this year to keep Kyren fresh. Ronnie Rivers narrowly misses the cut but could easily land on the practice squad.
Wide Receivers (6)
Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith
Puka and Davante form one of the league’s most dynamic WR duos. Atwell’s speed continues to threaten defenses, while Whittington and Mumpfield provide size and separation ability. Smith makes it thanks to his return value.
Tight Ends (3)
Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson
Higbee’s health is a question mark, but when available, he’s a reliable safety net. Ferguson’s upside as a pass catcher and Parkinson’s reliability as a veteran give this room a solid balance of skills.
Davis Allen feels like the odd man out, despite a great camp. It’s likely the Rams will use more 12 personnel (2 TEs) in the offense this year, given their depth at the position.
Offensive Line (10)
Alaric Jackson, D.J. Humphries, Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson, Beaux Limmer, Coleman Shelton, Rob Havenstein, Warren McClendon Jr., David Quessenbery, KT Leveston
The Rams are keeping a deep group here, protecting Stafford and opening up the run game. Limmer and Shelton provide versatility at center and guard, while McClendon and Leveston offer developmental upside.
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Jackson and Havenstein remain the bookends. McVay mentioned in camp that it’s likely they’re going to be dealing with multiple OL combinations during the season, so keeping a diverse group is likely
Defensive Line (7)
Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Ty Hamilton, Desjuan Johnson, Larrell Murchison
Turner and Fiske lead the new core up front. Ford was one of the more underrated free agent pickups, and Hamilton has upside.
Murchison and Johnson provide rotational value and experience, while Davis adds some raw size and strength to the interior.
EDGE / Outside Linebackers (4)
Jared Verse, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, Brennan Jackson
This is a young, aggressive group. Verse is gunning for DPOY this season, Young is looking to hit double-digit sacks.
Stewart and Jackson haven’t seen much of the field, but should provide needed depth.
Inside Linebackers (4)
Nate Landman, Troy Reeder, Omar Speights, Chris Paul Jr.
Landman wore the green dot and showed leadership as a field general. Reeder’s return brings familiarity, and Speights has looked increasingly comfortable in year 2.
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Paul Jr. didn’t see much action in camp due to injury, but his college tape speaks for itself.
Cornerbacks (6)
Darious Williams, Cobie Durant, Ahkello Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Derion Kendrick, Charles Woods
Williams and Durant lead a group with plenty of length and ball skills. Witherspoon has looked steady as always. Forbes has bounced back after a rocky few years in Washington, while Kendrick and Woods round out the group after making plays in recent practices.
Safeties (4)
Kamren Kinchens, Kam Curl, Jaylen McCollough, Quentin Lake
Curl brings leadership and range, and Kinchens flashed his potential last season. Lake’s versatility to play nickel or safety keeps him locked in. McCollough rounds out the group as an upside player and depth.
Special Teams (3)
Joshua Karty (K), Ethan Evans (P), Alex Ward (LS)
Karty finished hot last year and, without a camp kicker battle, is the bona fide Los Angeles Rams kicker for 2025. Evans continues to boom punts with hang time and placement, while Ward remains at long snapper.
Final Thoughts
This Los Angeles Rams roster is built around youth, versatility, and toughness, fitting the identity Sean McVay and Les Snead are cultivating. There’s a strong mix of immediate contributors and young developmental talent, and perhaps most importantly, if healthy, they’re immediate Super Bowl contenders.