Depth charts create a lot of conversation among fans and analysts during training camp and the preseason, so any time one is released, people take notice. The Los Angeles Rams shared their first unofficial depth chart of 2019 on Monday, complete with a few surprises.
It’s important to remember that this is an unofficial depth chart and while it’s put out by the team, it’s not necessarily filled in by the coaches. More likely, it’s done by team media members who are observing practice.
Nonetheless, here’s how the offense looks on the first depth chart.
It’s one of the most talented units in the NFL, rich with playmakers at every position. The wide receiver group is especially deep, all the way from Brandin Cooks to Mike Thomas.
Surprisingly, Darrell Henderson Jr. is listed fifth at running back despite receiving first-team reps like the other tailbacks. That should be taken with a large grain of salt, given his playmaking ability.
On defense, there are quite a few new starters from last season. Eric Weddle, Clay Matthews, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Micah Kiser are in line to replace players such as Ndamukong Suh and Mark Barron, filling in nicely thus far.
The special teams unit is just about unchanged from last season, with punter Johnny Hekker, kicker Greg Zuerlein and long snapper Jake McQuaide all back in the mix. JoJo Natson is listed as the punt and kick returner with no one else on the depth chart at those spots.
Again, this is an unofficial depth chart, but there are a handful of notable position battles that are gaining some clarity.
