Inside linebacker might be the weakest and most uncertain position on the Rams’ roster right now. They’re projected to start some combination of Micah Kiser, Troy Reeder, Kenny Young and Travin Howard, none of whom have started more than eight games in their career.
Les Snead even admitted recently it’s a “very inexperienced group,” but one the Rams are confident can turn into a strong unit.
Not surprisingly, the Rams are doing their homework on the incoming class of linebackers, even in these difficult circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic. According to Justin Melo of Draft Wire, the Rams recently had a FaceTime call with Colorado linebacker Davion Taylor.
Taylor looks like a modern-day linebacker, standing 6-feet tall, 228 pounds. He ran a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash and posted a 6.96 in the three-cone drill, which showed off his short-area quickness – the fourth-best time among all linebackers.
Last season at Colorado, he broke up four passes, made 72 tackles and recovered a fumble. In two seasons as a starter, he made 18 tackles for loss, as well.
Taylor will likely go sometime between Round 3-5 and would be a good target for the Rams in the fourth. They don’t have a fifth-round pick, so if they want Taylor, they’ll have to take him in the third or fourth, or trade back later on.
