Meeting the Rams undrafted free agents

Although not officially announce yet, let’s get a head start on the prospects

Although the Los Angeles Rams have not yet released an official list of undrafted free agent signings, reports are coming in fast and furious. L.A.’s rumored signings are being tracked here at TST and when officially announced, the players can be reviewed with some depth.

Today, let’s make a quick introduction and just a peek at their backgrounds. When officially signed, the Rams 2024 draft and UDFA class will bring the roster up to 87 players under contract and leave the team three short of the 90-man limit.

Offense

WR Drake Stoops- Oklahoma. 5’ 10” 180 lb.

Grew up around college football as a coach’s son. Played a lot of special teams as part of a 62 game college career. Stoops was cited for his quickness and route running at the Shrine Bowl. His Pro Day testing numbers were not impressive, 4.71 forty, 30” vertical, 8’ 11” broad, eight bench reps, 4.24 shuttle, and 7.01 3cone.

WR Sam Wiglusz- Ohio 5’ 10 5/8” 189 lb.

Former Ohio State walk-on, played in 13 games over two seasons, mostly special teams, before transferring. As a Bobcat, caught 129 balls in 26 games for 1537 yards and 14 touchdowns. His athletic testing numbers were ho-hum, 4.62 forty, 1.63 split, 32.5 vertical, 9’ 10” broad, 11 reps on the bench, and 4.31 shuttle. Did post a very good 6.84 3cone.

WR JJ Lapp- Cortland St. 6’ 1 190 lb.

Was the deep threat for D3 National Champions last fall. Hauled in 147 passes with 32 touchdowns and averaged 18.7 yards per catch over 46 games. As you would guess, not a lot of film, but he appears to be of good size, length, and speed compared to his collegiate competition.

TE Neal Johnson- UL, Lafayette 6’ 3 5/8” 245 lb.

High school QB was receiving part of a two TE rotation. On film, he looks to have good length and hands, plays fluid and finishes physically. At his Pro Day, he timed a 4.77 forty with 1.63 split, leapt a 28” vertical and 9’ 3” broad, put up 12 reps on the bench, and shimmied through a 4.41 shuttle and 7.06 3cone.

G/C Justin Dedich- USC 6’ 2” 301 lb.

Stockily built with a strong upper body. Primarily played guard until starting 13 games at center in 2023, totaled 48 games in six seasons. Plays high, which keeps him from being a downhill drive blocker and creates problems setting an anchor, although overall, he’s a good pass blocker. Has good feet and uses them to reach and torque defenders.

T Blake Larson- Augustana 6’6” 311 lb.

One of the top prospects in Division2, dominatling player with size and athleticism, reportedly has 84” wingspan. Played on both left and right sides. Huge hands (10 3/8”) and adequate length (33 3/8”) with surprisingly coordinated with quick feet. Needs a lot of technique work and a pro strength/conditioning program.

Defense

CB Josh Wallace- Michigan 5’ 11” 185 lb.

Came to Ann Arbor as a graduate transfer after three seasons at UMASS. Can play both inside and out, Wallace is good zone coverage player, who despite his size, is willing in run support. A little lacking in top speed, but solid athletically otherwise and has good length. A “Steady Freddy” player rather than playmaker.

CB Cam Lampkin- Washington State 5’ 9 3/4” 181 lb.

Played two season’s at Wazzou, started at Utah State. Experienced both out wide and in the slot. Very aggressive play style in coverage and run support despite size and length limitations. Adequate testing at Pro Day, 4.58 forty, 34.5” vertical, 10’ broad, 4.33 shuttle, 7.09 3cone, and 11 reps on the bench.

S Jaylen McCullough- Tennessee 6’ 202 lb.

Highly experienced, 51 starts in 60 college games. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in 2022, fined $20k and placed on one year probation. High-effort player with physical play style, best suited underneath. Plays faster than his Pro Day testing, 4.69 forty, 32” vertical, 9’ 7” broad, 4.58 shuttle, and 7.52 3cone. stellar 17 reps on bench.

S Kenny Logan- Kansas 5’ 10” 213 lb.

Experienced, productive safety that lined up all over the formation and was also a valued special teams performer. Returned 61 kickoffs for a 23.7 yard average and played multiple coverage/return units. Quicker than fast with good change of direction, likely limited to play around the line of scrimmage. Good in run support and zone coverage.

ILB Omar Speights- LSU 6’ 229 lb.

Four years as a full-time starter, three at Oregon State and his final at LSU. Effort-based prospect who’s just short of having the requisite size, length, physicallity and read/react skills of an NFL linebacker. Pretty good athletic testing numbers. Good form tackler around the line and appears to be fluid in pass coverage.

DE Anthony Goodlow- Oklahoma State 6’ 4 1/4” 283 lb.

Built more like a traditional 4-3 end, Goodlow played both standing and with a hand on the ground. Not particularly speedy or bendy off the corner, he wins with leverage and power. Has the get-off to play inside. Great length (34 5/8”) and tested well in the forty (4.96), 3cone (7.15) and shuttle (4.42).

DT Tuli Letuligasenoa- Washington 6’ 1” 295 lb.

Built like a fire plug. Not just an immoveable rock in run defense, actually needs some lower body play strength work to make up for his short arms. He has good down hill move skills for his size and shows some juice as a pass rusher. Keeps his pads low to burst through gaps and shows effort pursuing the play from behind.

DT David Olajiga- Central Missouri 6’ 3” 319 lb.

Attended the Missouri Pro Day and although I could not find confirmation, he reportedly ran a 5.01 forty, had a 34.5” vertical, and put up 38 reps. Pictures on his Instagram account show a totally buffed out prospect. Will really have to dig for film, but totaled 98 tackles, 20 for loss, and nine sacks in 32 college games.

Will any UDFAs make the roster?

While I haven’t seen much film on any of the prospects, it’s hard to project any in this group as NFL-ready. I don’t see a kick return threat and at best, maybe two could sneak in as special teams warrriors.

Olajiga is a freak athlete and It would be crazy to see this monster barreling down field on coverage or return units, but it’s just such a huge step up from his past competition. CB Wallace has the best competition pedigree and has proven he can play well in big games. Logan, McCullough, and Speights all have puncher’s chances because of their tackling ability. But can they offer enough/anything on defense to supplement special teams?

The rest appear, at this early stage, as camp bodies and developmental projects for the practice squad. Did I miss any?