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2026 undrafted rookie edge from Louisville (6'5" 265 lbs); matches prototypical frame and length with outstanding testing for athleticism. More power-based than athletic despite testing; played roughly 50/50 stand-up and hand-in-dirt snaps as senior; often moved inside on pass rush situations. Shows enough pass rush moves but doesn't string them together. Good swipe/chop attacking outside with adequate dip and contact balance turning corner; good change of direction for size but not particularly bendy. High pad level limits anchor against run; can get lost in traffic but uses length/leverage, solid tackler, stays with plays for hustle and backside tackles. At best can be handful with athleticism and power; can also disappear in games. Cleaning up upright pad level and developing pass rush plan are solvable with coaching. The source views Bailey as better prospect than recent Rams edge camp bodies, competing against veterans Tomon Fox and Keir Thomas for a practice squad spot.

Veteran edge signed June 2 after four seasons with Giants (37 games, 2 starts, 621 defensive snaps, 564 special teams snaps). UDFA in 2022 who bounced between active roster and practice squad. Plays effort-based game with skills enough to compete for roster spot but not enough to make real impact. Offers veteran's approach, can spell starters off edge, and play special teams; familiar with moving between roster and practice squad. The source notes 'Fox offers experience, but not a ceiling,' indicating limited upside despite veteran status in competition for practice squad spot against undrafted rookies Darryl Peterson and Wesley Bailey.

Six-time All-Pro edge rusher acquired by Rams in blockbuster trade; generational talent in his prime with Hall of Fame-level production: eight straight double-digit sack seasons, already 20th all-time in sacks and 12th all-time in tackles for loss. Will be complemented by a deep bench and superior cast of supporting characters; expected to play predominantly with hand in dirt and outside shoulders of opposing offensive tackles, potentially enabling more four-down fronts from L.A. defense.

UDFA edge signed 2022; spent all of 2025 on Injured Reserve List. Across three partial seasons, played in 17 games with one start and charted 204 defensive snaps plus 147 special teams snaps. Hand-in-dirt lineman in college with steady, well-rounded game and full effort. Lacks mass to play inside and athleticism to be valuable stand-up edge. Good handwork, plays with leverage, naturally flows to ball, stays engaged for back-door tackles. Good linear speed and burst to shoot gaps; solid tackler but lumbers in coverage. The source assesses that 'Time may have run out on Thomas, not big enough on the interior and not agile enough to play outside and in space,' indicating limited remaining opportunity due to physical limitations.

Undersized edge prospect (6'1" 249 lbs) drafted #90 by Rams after declining to test at NFL Combine or Pro Day and performing poorly in private workout. Played all 20 games as rookie (374 defensive snaps, 121 special teams snaps). Game film shows good get-off and enough speed to get around tackles outside; above-average pursuit speed with good angles and 100% effort. Agile and loose-limbed in space and coverage; cognizant of ball location and flows naturally to it. Still needs strength work to stack and shed bigger pros but fits Rams inclination for smaller-school producers.

Year 2 edge prospect expected to build on his assignment-based, high-effort style with a Year 2 blossom into a solid, all-around game; the source projects improved all-around play and developmental trajectory.

Transitioned from interior (Round 7, 2022, Toledo) to edge in 2025 after three seasons primarily between tackles. Saw mostly mop-up work inside (21 games, 207 defensive reps) before positional switch. From Week 14 through playoffs became part of edge rotation. Shows good get-off, violent hands, and good contact balance. Not a gifted athlete but sets strong edge standing up with strength and hand technique to fight off blockers. Uses basic inside pass rush moves (bullrush, swim, chop) and nice head/shoulder jab feint. Not bendy; relies on strength and technique rather than speed to corner. The source notes 'It will be interesting to see if Desjuan Johnson has leaned out his body, more appropriately for edge work. After a full season in his new role, one that suits him, he could make some noise in the rotation at E#4,' suggesting upside after positional adjustment.

2026 undrafted rookie edge from Wisconsin (6'1" 248 lbs); compact build though slightly short. Meets NFL size/athleticism standards in arm length, speed/burst, agility/change of direction, flexibility/balance, and upper/lower body explosion. Miscast as interior player; bulked up to play 3tech last season but shows violence in hands with chops and swipes. Sets strong edge with good patience on RPO, doesn't bite on fake handoffs. Can bullrush outside with runway but wins inside with first-step get-off into gaps, leverage, and contact balance. Plays solid all-around game with no glaring weaknesses. The source views Peterson as better prospect than recent Rams edge camp bodies, competing against veterans Tomon Fox and Keir Thomas for a practice squad spot.

In final year of rookie contract, Young has proven durable and steady return on mid-Round 3 draft stake. In 2025, led defensive front starters in tackles for loss (12), hustle stops (12), sacks (12), QB hits (29), and pass rush pressure percentage (14.1%); 2nd in total pressures (54) and stops (62). His 43.5% pass rush win rate ranks 2nd in NFL behind only Myles Garrett. Stellar blend of speed and power with improved hand strikes/swipes and stacked moves; explosive off snap with good pad level; stout against run with burst in pursuit; decent in pass coverage with agility and change of direction. The source states 'If Byron Young continues and takes another rung on his upward growth, his ceiling is All-Pro,' indicating strong developmental momentum and elite potential.

Newly acquired by the LA Rams from the Kansas City Chiefs as part of a secondary overhaul. Watson joins 3-time Pro Bowler Trent McDuffie in the Rams' backfield; the source describes him as McDuffie's "partner in the backfield from Kansas City." The acquisition reflects the Rams' post-season self-scouting effort to address defensive back performance that had been blamed for the team's inability to hold late leads in 2025.

Vannett signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday ahead of their first training camp day after appearing in seven games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, including one snap in the wild card playoff game against Carolina. The tight end is a long shot to make Seattle's roster but could provide minor insights from his brief Rams tenure. This marks his ninth different team since being traded by Seattle to Pittsburgh in 2019, and he carries 1,012 career receiving yards across 10 seasons with zero catches in 2025.