The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to deals with their first group of undrafted free agents, and as the players hope to make the team’s 53-man roster upon the conclusion of preseason, they know a path is available. The Rams already have undrafted players taking up starting roles, after all. While there’s a path to making the team, there aren’t many open spots after the Rams added five draft picks. Players might be fighting for one or two spots, likely a maximum of three.
Based on the needs of the team, here are four players from the Rams’ UDFA class that I believe will turn some heads this summer.
Payton Zdroik, DT, Air Force
Playing defensive line at Air Force is not easy but neither is being an Air Force cadet. Zdroik is an underrated pass rusher who is all effort and has some underrated wheels in his game. The Rams are stacked at defensive line but we also saw the impact, or lack of it, when Braden Fiske wasn’t 100 percent. I’m not saying Zdroik could replace Fiske but in a scenario where Fiske isn’t completely healthy, Zdroik could step in and take advantage of matchups against tired offensive lineman.
Last season, both Fiske and Poona Ford periodically rushed from the edge. Why? I don’t know, as that isn’t their strong suit. If Shula is committed to doing so, Zdroik’s speed could be the jab needed for Shula to design pass-rushing packages that take advantage of Zdroik’s skills, allowing his true edge defenders to loop inside, while having a player fast enough to contain the outside.
Alzillion Hamilton, CB, Fresno State
When I covered UNLV in 2024, I got a chance to see Hamilton live, and that’s when I first took note of his abilities. He does not mind getting physical, does not mind attacking the line of scrimmage, which will instantly help Chris Shula if Hamilton can make the team. The Rams have a vacancy at outside corner. I see Hamilton being a versatile talent who is able to play inside and outside, operating as a crucial depth piece who can be rotated in and utilized immediately
Nikhai Hill-Green, LB, Alabama
Aggressive, instinctual, could develop into the coverage linebacker that the Rams are looking for. He contains gaps and does the right thing, the right way. I see Hill-Green becoming a loved member of the locker room quite quickly. I think he has the best chance out of anyone to make the roster, as he could easily become Grant Stuard’s top teammate on special teams, while eventually working his way as a member of the defense.
Rohan Jones, TE, Arkansas
I remember hearing about Jones last summer as I did a report about him potentially attending UCLA after he entered the transfer portal following a breakout performance for Montana State. He ended up committing to Arkansas as the Razorbacks were not good in 2025, leading to Jones not being able to build off his FCS resume.
He’s super athletic, able to make plays after the catch, has played with scrambling passers for his collegiate career, so he knows how to get lost in coverage and work his way back to the ball. He has a lot of upside, and a is guy who hasn’t been able to refine his product. While I don’t see the Rams keeping six tight ends, if they can keep him on their practice squad, he’s someone who could fill in if Colby Parkinson and/or Davis Allen are not re-signed after the season.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 4 undrafted rookies with the best chance to make the Rams’ roster
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