Rams selected Clemson DT Tyler Davis with the No. 196 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The heavily decorated veteran was given All-ACC honors in every non-COVID season of his college career, as well as Second Team All-American honors in 2022 while amassing 155 tackles and 16 sacks. Davis (6'2/301) has an effective club move, but probably needs to expand his repertoire to be an effective rusher. He shows good professionalism and the maturity to maintain his play leverage while utilizing a fundamentally sound peek. Davis’s big body but average athletic testing (76th% RAS) reflect his abilities on the field. He is a bit undersized to play the one tech, although that is probably his best fit. When engaged with blockers he has an effective anchor that is most apparent against inside zone. Nevertheless, what Davis lacks in refinement he makes up for with plus processing for an interior defender, using his instincts to overcome his dearth of block deconstruction. He should shore up the run defense of his NFL team from the three tech spot.