I thought he’s a linebacker.
@ 6’2”, 260, he’s a “tweener” meaning he’s too small to be a DE and too big to be a LB in a 4-3 Defense.
The Rams play a 4-3, not a 3-4 where Sam would be better suited as a LB/DE hybrid, but he lacks speed to play either position.
Rams 1st round pick, OT Greg Robinson is 6’5”, 335 and runs a 4.9 40, same 40 time as the 6’2”, 260 Sam.
Sam is too slow to play LB in a 3-4 and too small and too slow to play DE.
Again, the Rams had three 7th round picks and this was a throw away pick. I just hope they can deal with the blowback when they cut him because he won’t make the final roster, especially on one of the best DL’s in the NFL
Maybe they made a deal with the NFL for some better officiating next season.
Too slow to play linebacker.... too small to be an every down NFL D-End. He’s a situational pass rusher... the Rams are loaded there. I wish him luck, he’ll have a chance to stick with another team..... I just don’t see him making the Rams roster.