The Los Angeles Rams may not need a tackle at 13th overall, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see them take one at some point during the draft. This is an offensive line that has the starting five solidified, but it lacks depth. The Rams need a swing tackle that can either play both sides or slot inside if needed.
Throughout the draft process, I’ve watched around 25 offensive tackles in depth. With each player, I grade a series of traits and then those traits get put into a ‘Rams fit’ formula based on things that the team seems to value at the position.
The result is a ‘Fit Grade’. This isn’t necessarily a list ranking the best offensive tackles in the class, but ranking them based on how they fit the Rams. It’s the reason you might see a consensus Day 2 player like Blake Miller higher than Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano. While this is technically a fit-based ranking, I like to look at things in buckets and tiers. Many teams, including the Rams, do the same. Below is every offensive tackle that I’ve watched separated into five Rams fit tiers.
Elite/Excellent Rams Fits
- Caleb Lomu, Utah – 8.5
- Blake Miller, Clemson – 8.5
Blake Miller might be one of my favorite tackles in this class. The Rams tend to value experience and Miller has 54 starts which shows up in his awareness and processing. Miller is a scheme fit with the ability to block in a zone heavy scheme with gap flexibility. As a pass blocker, he displays good recovery and mirroring ability. The experience, movement skills, and processing give him a very high floor in this offense. Unfortunately, both tackles in this class likely don’t make sense as they are first or early second round players who will be expected to start.
Great/Very Good Rams Fits
- Spencer Fano, Utah – 8.35
- Max Iheanachor, Arizona State – 8.35
- Monroe Freeling, Georgia – 8.2
- Francis Mauigoa, Miami – 8.05
Monroe Freeling has been a popular choice mocked to the Rams this spring. However, a tackle just doesn’t make sense with the 13th overall pick. In the case that Iheanachor were to fall in the second round though, the Rams would almost have to jump on that opportunity. Iheanachor is scheme versatile and plays with a strong, competitive demeanor. The Arizona State tackle is also fantastic getting to the next level and blocking in space. The movement skills, recovery ability, and scheme versatility all align with what this offense asks from the position.
Above Average/Good Rams Fits
- Drew Shelton, Penn State – 7.85
- Jude Bowry, Boston College – 7.75
- Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M – 7.5
It’s very possible that the Rams draft a swing tackle. They need someone that can play on both the left and right side in case of injury and potentially move inside if needed. Most of Shelton’s experience comes at left tackle, but he did play significant snaps on the right side during his sophomore season. He only allowed one sack in 2025 and shows good potential in pass protection. Shelton’s movement skills, recovery ability, and pass-pro traits make him a strong fit.
However, Zuhn is another underrated fit. He’s an experienced player with 37 starts and has both tackle and center experience, showing that he can move inside. His physical demeanor and short-area quickness are also intriguing traits. The intelligence, technique, and versatility make him a strong projection as a depth piece on the offensive line.
Below Average/Okay Rams Fits
- JC Davis, Illinois – 7.3
- Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern – 7.3
- Isaiah World – 7.25
- Kadyn Proctor, Alabama – 7.15
- Gennings Dunker, Iowa – 7.05
If the Rams take a developmental tackle, Isaiah World could make sense. There’s no questioning World’s athleticism and his physical ability. The tools are there. He has the high-end mobility, explosive first step, and experience. However, his technique is inconsistent and when he loses, he loses fast. There’s simply a lot of volatility in his game. World’s ceiling is very high, but his floor is rough. As a developmental prospect, he could make sense.
Not a Rams Fit
- Dametrius Crownover, Texas A&M – 6.95
- Kage Casey, Boise State – 6.9
- Alan Herron, Maryland – 6.9
- Markel Bell, Miami – 6.8
- Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame – 6.8
- Travis Burke, Memphis – 6.75
- Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas – 6.7
- Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin – 6.5
- Nolan Rucci, Penn State – 6.35
- Fa’Alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest – 6.3
- Alex Harkey, Oregon – 5.9
- Ethan Oniwanwa, Ohio State – 5.85
I had more hope of Kage Casey coming into the process, but he disappointed most of the way. He doesn’t offer proven versatility as someone who has only played left tackle. He struggles against speed and his limited recovery project him inside, but that’s a major question mark. Bell has a lot of questions as well. He has serious limitations when it comes to his movement and leverage.
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