51 Los Angeles Rams Best Players of All Time

John Rizzo

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51 Los Angeles Rams Best Players

The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team that has been around since the 1930s, playing in multiple cities before settling in their current home of Los Angeles. Since arriving In LA for the 2016 season, they have quickly become one of the most successful teams in recent history – appearing twice in NFC championships (2018 and 2019) and winning Super Bowl LIII against Tom Brady’s New England Patriots. Not only do they boast some of the NFL’s top talent on both offense and defense with names like Jared Goff, Todd Gurley II, Aaron Donald & Jalen Ramsey; but also provide an unforgettable experience to fans at SoFi Stadium where you can watch them battle it out each week during their regular season schedule.

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1. Aaron Donald

Defensive end

Aaron Donald Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • 3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018, 2020)
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2014)
  • 7× First-team All-Pro (2015–2021)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (2014–2022)
  • NFL sacks leader (2018)
  • NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
  • ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
  • Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2013)
  • Chuck Bednarik Award (2013)
  • Lombardi Award (2013)
  • Outland Trophy (2013)
  • Bill Willis Trophy (2013)
  • Unanimous All-American (2013)

Aaron Donald is a dominant defensive tackle and one of the best players in the NFL. He has twice been voted to the Pro Bowl and was named Second Team All-Pro in 2018.

Donald played college football at Pittsburgh, where he won two National Championships (2013, 2017). He was drafted by St. Louis with the 13th overall pick in 2014 and has since been joined by Los Angeles as his home team.

Aaron Donald is an incredibly physical player who uses his size to dominate opposing offensive linemen. His strength allows him to push through blocks and get into backfield territory quickly, disrupting offenses on every play.

Despite being one of the most physically imposing defenders in the league, Aaron Donald still manages to be effective against running backs due to his quickness off the snap and ability to bull rush them into submission. 

Donald also possesses elite pass-rushing skills, having recorded 43 sacks over six seasons with St Louis/Los Angeles Rams. 

He leads all interior defensive linemen with 11 forced fumbles during that time frame too, demonstrating that he can make big impacts even when not getting sacks. 

Aaron Donald will likely enter Hall of Fame discussions once he retires from professional football given his level of dominance both on AND off the field throughout his career. 

Aaron Donald is a dominant defensive tackle who has been named to multiple All-Pro teams and Pro Bowls during his career.

Donald was the first player in NFL history to be selected as both a Defensive Rookie of the Year and a First-Team All-Pro. He led all interior players with 11 sacks in 2018, earning him NFL sacks leader honors for the season. 

Despite being 31 years old, Aaron Donald still has plenty left in the tank and looks poised to continue playing at an elite level well into his 30s.

2. Jalen Ramsey

Cornerback

Jalen Ramsey Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2020, 2021)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (2017–2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
  • BCS national champion (2013)
  • Consensus All-American (2015)
  • Second-team All-American (2014)
  • 2× First-team All-ACC (2014, 2015)

Jalen Ramsey is a talented cornerback who has had an illustrious career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016, but he never played for them as they traded him to the Los Angeles Rams later that year.

Ramsey made an instant impact with his new team, making several key interceptions and helping lead L.A. to their first Super Bowl appearance in over two decades. 

The 28-year-old is now one of the best cornerbacks in the league and is widely considered among the most consistent performers at his position over the past few seasons.

Jalen Ramsey is a standout cornerback who has made an impact on both the NFL and college levels. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fifth pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has since become one of their best players. 

Ramsey has been named to multiple All-Pro teams, including the first team in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. 

He also won Super Bowl LVI with Jacksonville as part of their championship run that year. Ramsey currently plays for the Oakland Raiders after being traded there during the off-season.

3. Cooper Kupp

Wide receiver

Cooper Kupp Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Super Bowl MVP (LVI)
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • First-team All-Pro (2021)
  • Pro Bowl (2021)
  • NFL receptions leader (2021)
  • NFL receiving yards leader (2021)
  • NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
  • Walter Payton Award (2015)
  • Jerry Rice Award (2013)
  • 2× Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016)
  • 4× First-team FCS All-American (2013–16)

Cooper Kupp was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kupp played college football at Eastern Washington and is known for his strong hands and routes downfield.

In his two seasons with the Rams, he has appeared in 47 games and recorded 417 yards on 50 receptions. Kupp has been injured recently but is expected to return to action soon after breaking. 

His foot in a preseason game against Seattle Seahawks last month Cooper Kupp is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and was one of the most productive players in college football during his time at Eastern Washington.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and quickly became one of the league’s top receivers, amassing 1,314 receiving yards and seven touchdowns that season. In 2018.

He set new career highs with 495 receptions for 7,097 yards and 31 touchdowns – earning him unanimous MVP honors from both professional sports publications and fans across America. 

TDs en route to being named to his first Pro Bowl appearance while also winning First Team All-Pro accolades from both The Associated Press (AP)and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

NFL receivers with 101 catches for 1,393 yards and 12 TDs through 10 games - ranking second overall behind only New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady in terms of yardage totals.

4. Matthew Stafford

Quarterback

Matthew Stafford Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2011)
  • Pro Bowl (2014)
  • Detroit Lions All-Time Team
  • First-team All-American (2008)
  • Second-team All-SEC (2008)

Stafford was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Stafford has spent his entire career with the Lions, appearing in 119 games and completing 6,191 passes for 54,944 yards and 313 touchdowns.

In 2018, Stafford had a season that was somewhat disappointing as he completed just under 60% of his passes for 3,829 yards but only 21 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. 

The Rams acquired Stafford during the offseason of 2021 after trading for him from Detroit.

Stafford is a three-time NFL champion and two-time Pro Bowler. Stafford has led the Detroit Lions to back-to-back playoff appearances, including an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII. 

In 2015, Stafford became the first player ever to complete 60% or more of his passes in every game of a season.

5. Cam Akers

Running back

Cam Akers Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Second team All-ACC (2019)
  • Third team All-ACC (2017)

Cam Akers is a running back for the Los Angeles Rams. He was born on June 22, 1999, in Jackson, Mississippi and attended Clinton High School. After playing college football at Florida State, he was drafted by the Rams in 2020.

In his rookie season, he had over 1,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 196 carries (5th in the NFL). As of 2019, Cam is one of only six players ever to rush for 2,000 or more yards as a rookie (along with LaDainian Tomlinson, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Adrian Peterson, and Marshawn Lynch).

In addition to his professional career as a rusher, he has also competed in track & field and basketball at Florida State University Cam Akers was one of the top running backs in college football and is expected to be a high-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. 

Akers has elite speed and can take it all the way to the end zone, making him a dangerous player on both the ground and the air.

He also has excellent hands, which makes him difficult to bring down even when he's caught off balance. Akers had some struggles with fumbles in college but should be able to overcome that issue in the pros. 

He will need to work on his pass blocking if he wants to make an impact as a starter in the NFL, but overall Cam Akers is an exciting prospect who could have a long career ahead of him." 

 Cam Acker’s combination of size (6'1", 230 pounds) and athleticism led many analysts projecting him as one of this year’s top running back prospects at this time last year.

Akers capped his collegiate career by leading Notre Dame over USC for their second consecutive national championship game victory; they would go on to win Super Bowl LVI against New England Patriots 34-28.

 Akerson burst onto the scene during his sophomore season starting 10 games while averaging 8 yards per carry behind Heisman Trophy finalist Derrius Guice. In 2018 after Guice left for professional baseball following.

National Signing Day due to LSU losing out on Derrius Guice there was no clear number two option behind Caelan Clayborn. Cameron ran wild finishing 3rd nationally with 1,187 rushing yards & 9 touchdowns averaging 4 ypc.

6. Tyler Higbee

Tight end

Tyler Higbee Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • First-team Conference USA (2015)

Higbee was a standout tight end at East Lake High School in Clearwater, Florida. 

Higbee played college football at Western Kentucky and caught 71 passes for 1,017 yards and 10 touchdowns over three seasons with the Hilltoppers.

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Higbee signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. Higbee has appeared in 47 games (26 starts) over four seasons with the Rams, recording 264 receptions for 3,295 yards and 22 touchdowns.

He also registered 85 tackles and seven sacks on defense while playing mainly as a tight end or H-back fullback role during his tenure in LA. In March 2019, Higbee's contract expired and he opted not to renew it with the team. 

He is now a free agent once again after spending four years with them overall. Tyler Higbee was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Higbee played tight end for Western Kentucky University and had over 2,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns during his college career. Higbee is considered a big-play receiver who can make plays downfield. 

Higbee has started two games for the Rams this season and caught six passes for 63 yards and one touchdown. The 23-year-old will look to continue his success with the Rams in future seasons.

7. Andrew Whitworth

Tackle

Andrew Whitworth Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2021)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (2015, 2017)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2014)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2012, 2015–2017)
  • NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2019)
  • BCS national champion (2003)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2004, 2005)

Andrew Whitworth is a tackle for the Rams and was drafted in 2006. He has three Super Bowl championships with the Bengals (2011, 2014, 2016) and one with the Rams (2018).

Whitworth was named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2021. Whitworth was a two-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, who helped the Rams win back-to-back Super Bowls in 2015 and 2016.

Whitworth is also a three-time SEC Champion (2004, 2005, 2007) with over 2,000 total yards from his offensive line position during that span. 

He has been named to several prestigious organizations' lists including being selected as one of the top 100 players of all time by NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger in 2018.

In 2019 he won The Alan Page Community Award given annually by the NFLPA for outstanding contributions on and off the field within their communities.

8. Darious Williams

Cornerback

Career

  • Baltimore Ravens (2018)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2018–2021)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (2022–present)

Darius Williams is a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 but never played a game for them. 

He was then traded to the Los Angeles Rams where he played until 2021 before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022.

Darius has started all 32 games of his career thus far and has recorded over 100 tackles, five interceptions, and one sack during that time period. 

Williams is known for his speed, ball skills, and aggressive playstyle which makes him an imposing CB on opposing teams' offenses Darius Williams is a linebacker for the Washington Redskins.

He was first-team All-Conference USA in 2017 and led the team with 171 tackles. In his six NFL seasons, he has made 42 pass deflections and 6 interceptions. He has also recovered 2 fumbles and scored 1 defensive touchdown. 

Williams is coming off of his third consecutive season as a Super Bowl champion (LVI). This makes him one of only two players in NFL history to win three straight championships (the other being Ray Lewis).

Darius Williams will be an important part of the Redskins defense this year as they try to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

9. Van Jefferson

Wide receiver

Van Jefferson Career

  • Ole Miss (2015–2017)
  • Florida (2018–2019)

Van Jefferson was a standout receiver at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. He played two seasons for Ole Miss before transferring to Florida in 2018.

Jefferson made an immediate impact with the Gators and caught 48 passes for 721 yards and six touchdowns in his first season with the team. 

The Rams drafted Jefferson in 2020 as a wide receiver and he is expected to have an important role in their offense this year.

Van Jefferson is a talented wide receiver who has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams. 

He was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft and quickly made an impact on the team, becoming a Super Bowl champion in 2021. 

Jefferson is versatile and can play both inside and outside, making him a valuable asset to any offense.He will be an important part of the Rams’ future as they look to build upon their successful past few years.

10. Leonard Floyd

Outside linebacker

Leonard Floyd Career

  • Chicago Bears (2016–2019)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2020–present)

Leonard Floyd is an outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2016 and played with them until 2019. 

Leonard Floyd played college football at Georgia, where he earned first-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2015.

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Floyd signed with the Chicago Bears and made his professional debut that year. In his four seasons with the team, he recorded 137 tackles (46 for loss), 10 sacks, and two interceptions. 

In 2019, after recording just one sack in the 2018 season while playing alongside Khalil Mack on defense for the Oakland Raiders, Leonard was traded to the Rams ahead of their 2020 campaign.

As an outside linebacker for both teams over those three seasons, Floyd has shown himself to be a versatile player who can cause havoc against opposing offenses from any spot on the field – making him a prime candidate to succeed as a pro defensive player of the year contender next season. 

Leonard Floyd is a talented linebacker who was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. In his rookie season, Leonard helped lead the Rams to their first Super Bowl victory and was named MVP of the game.

He has continued to be an important part of LA's defense throughout his career and will likely continue to do so for many years to come.

11. Jack Youngblood

Jack Youngblood Career

  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1974–1976, 1978, 1979)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1977, 1980)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1973–1979)
  • 2× NFL sacks leader (1974, 1979)
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 85 retired
  • First-team All-American (1970)
  • First-team All-SEC (1970)
  • Florida Football Ring of Honor (2006)

Jack Youngblood was a defensive end who played in the NFL for 17 seasons. He was a Pro Bowler 11 times and earned All-Pro honors four times. Jack Youngblood is most famous for his time with the Los Angeles Rams, where he became one of the team's all-time greats.

He helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships, in 1984 and 1999. After retiring from football, Jack Youngblood went on to have a successful career as an analyst with ESPN and FOX Sports. 

In 2001, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Jack Youngblood is one of the most decorated and revered players in NFL history.

He was a three-time All-Pro, two-time sacks leader, seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Jack Youngblood was born on December 12, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey. 

After playing college football at Southern California, he was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round (eleventh overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. 

In his rookie season with St Louis Rams, Jack Youngblood led all defenders with 11 sacks while helping them make it to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance against Oakland Raiders that year.

The following year saw him duplicate his performance as an All-Star selection and once again lead St Louis to another NFC Championship game – but they were unsuccessful this time around against Dallas Cowboys who won their fourth Lombardi Trophy in five years at that point). 

Later during his career with Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987), Jacksonville Jaguars (1988), San Francisco 49ers(1989) & Arizona Cardinals (1990–1992) respectively before retiring after winning Super Bowl XXIII for Pittsburgh Steelers aged 36 years old having amassed over 500 tackles, 50 passes defended and 26 interceptions.

12. Troy Hill

Cornerback

Troy Hill Career

  • Cincinnati Bengals (2015)
  • New England Patriots (2015)
  • St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2015–2020)
  • Cleveland Browns (2021)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2022–present)

Troy Hill was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2015 and played for them until 2020. He attended Oregon and was a two-time All-American cornerback before being drafted in 2015.

Troy Hill is known for his exceptional ball skills, as well as his toughness on the field. In 2020, he signed with the LA Rams where he currently plays defensive back Troy Hill was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2020 NFL Draft.

He played college football at Oregon and won a national championship with the Ducks in 2018. Troy Hill is considered to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL, and he has received several accolades over his career, including being named an All-Pro twice and winning a defensive touchdown title in 2020.

13. Marshall Faulk

Running back

Marshall Faulk Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (2000)
  • 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1999–2001)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1994)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1994, 1995, 1998)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1994, 1995, 1998–2002)
  • NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2000)
  • 2× NFL scoring leader (2000, 2001)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1994)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 28 retired
  • Bert Bell Award (2001)
  • WAC Offensive Player of the Year (1992)
  • 3× First-team All-American (1991–1993)
  • 3× First-team All-WAC (1991-1993)
  • San Diego State Aztecs No. 28 retired

Marshall Faulk was a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, and New Orleans Saints during his NFL career. He was one of the most prolific runners in league history and won three MVP Awards (1996–1998).

Faulk is also a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Colts in 1996 and the Rams in 1999. He holds many other team records, including most rushing yards (18,355), most touchdowns scored (116), and longest touchdown run (93 yards).

After retiring from football in 2007, Faulk embarked on a successful coaching career with stops at San Diego State University and then Louisiana State University before joining the NFL's Minnesota Vikings as an assistant head coach in 2018.

Marshall Faulk was a running back for the St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts, who both retired his number. He is one of only two players to win three NFL Offensive Player of the Year awards, and he also led the league in rushing touchdowns twice.

Faulk has been inducted into several Hall of Fame organizations, including the Pro Football Writers Association and the Saint Louis Football Ring of Fame. 

He also received accolades from various other groups, such as being named an All-American four times and First-team All-WAC twice during his career at San Diego State University.

14. Rob Havenstein

Tackle

Rob Havenstein Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
  • First-team All-American (2014)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2014)

Rob Havenstein is a 30-year-old offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers but played only one season with them before being traded to the Rams.

At Wisconsin, he started all 43 games that he played in over three seasons and won two teams All-Big 10 honors as a senior after helping his team win back-to-back Big Ten titles. 

Rob has spent most of his career playing on either right or left tackles but also has experience at both guard positions and center (in college).

He is known for his athleticism and power as an offensive lineman, which has led some analysts to compare him to former Packers great Brett Favre. In 2015, Rob was named First Team All-Pro.

 by Sports Illustrated magazine and received pro bowl recognition from the AP Rob Havenstein is a dominant offensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams.

He has started all 108 games he's played in during his NFL career and is an All-Star selection in both 2017 and 2018. Rob Havenstein was drafted by the Rams with the 26th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft out of the Wisconsin Badgers. 

In 2016, Rob Havenstein received First Team All-Big Ten honors from both College Football USA and Rivals after starting every game at left tackle for Wisconsin that season.

The following year (2017), they Won Second Team AP All-America honors from Athlon Sports as well as first team PFWA recognition from the Pro Football Writers Association after anchoring one of best offensive lines in football alongside Jared Goff, Todd Gurley III, Sammy Watkins & Aaron Donald. 

In 2018 he once again won Second Team AP All-America recognition this time from Sporting News while also being selected to his second consecutive First Team PFWA squad alongside teammate Aaron Donald, Kareem Hunt, and others including Tom Brady who made his debut on the list.

15. Brian Allen

Center

Brian Allen Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (2018–present)

Brian Allen was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State and started all 47 games he appeared in for the Spartans.

In his four seasons with MSU, Allen made 111 tackles (50 solos), 10 sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. 

After going undrafted in 2018, Allen signed a three-year contract with the Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 12th, 2019 Allen was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Allen started all four games for the Rams during their run to Super Bowl LVI. Allen finished his rookie season with 53 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble. 

In 2019, Allen played in all 16 games for the Rams and recorded 45 tackles and one sack while also forcing two fumbles. With Brian Allen on board as a key part of their defense, it is no surprise that the Rams have made back-to-back appearances in Super Bowls (LVI & LVII).

Allen will be an important part of Sean McVay's squad this upcoming season as he looks to bring home another Lombardi Trophy.

16. Kurt Warner

Quarterback

Kurt Warner Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • Super Bowl MVP (XXXIV)
  • 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1999, 2001)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2008)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1999–2001, 2008)
  • 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1999, 2001)
  • 3× NFL completion percentage leader (1999–2001)
  • 2× NFL passer rating leader (1999, 2001)
  • NFL passing yards leader (2001)
  • Bert Bell Award (1999)
  • Bart Starr Award (2010)
  • Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor

Kurt Warner is a retired American football quarterback. He played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants in his career. Warner was born on June 22nd, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.

He attended Regis High School before going on to play college ball at Northern Iowa University where he led the Panthers to two consecutive championship games (1989-1991). 

Undrafted by any NFL team during the 1994 season, Kurt signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and spent four seasons there (1994-1998).

In 1999, he joined forces with Brett Favre and led the fledgling St Louis Rams to their first Super Bowl victory – they went on to win three more in a row (1999-2001). 

After leaving St Louis following the 2003 season, Kurt re-joined former teammate Brett Favre in Minnesota where he played one final year for them (2004). 

In 2005, Warner was traded to Arizona Cardinals where he enjoyed perhaps his greatest period of success; winning back-to-back MVP awards (2007 & 2008) as well as leading them all the way to Super Bowl XLIII - which they lost against Pittsburgh Steelers.

After another successful year with The Cards in 2009, Kurt announced his retirement from professional football after 11 seasons - finishing with a record of 55–37 (.583) including 43 touchdowns and 19 interceptions across 224 appearances. 

Warner was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams and became their starting quarterback in 1999. 

Warner led his team to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2001 season, but they lost to the New England Patriots. 

He then signed with Arizona Cardinals where he had two more successful seasons before retiring at age 38 in 2006 due to an injury sustained during that year's playoffs against Green Bay Packers.

Warner has since been inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Arena Football Hall of Fame as well as being voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NFL history by fans online at NFL Network.

In 2010, Warner won Bert Bell Award given annually "to a player who best exemplifies qualities associated with former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Bert Bell: intelligence, toughness, resiliency, leadership, and character". 

Kurt also authored a book called The Quarterback Whisperer which tells his story from childhood through his professional football career including how he developed QB skillsets for players today via video analysis & drills on the wwwQBSeriesCoaching website.

17. Jordan Fuller

Safety

Jordan Fuller Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2019)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2017)

Jordan Fuller is a strong safety for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted in 2020 and has appeared in 36 games over three seasons. 

Fuller attended Ohio State, where he played for four years before being selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Fuller has shown versatility at strong safety, playing both free and strong safety positions during his career to date. Fuller is known as a physical defender who can make plays on the ball heading into opposing territory or downfield interception opportunities. 

Fuller currently leads all Rams safeties with 66 tackles this season, while also adding one sack, one forced fumble, and two interceptions through nine games played so far this season Jordan Fuller is a two-time first-team All-Big Ten linebacker and Super Bowl champion.

He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jordan has great instincts and anticipation, which makes him very dangerous as an interceptor or pass rusher on offense or defense. 

While he hasn't yet achieved superstar status, Jordan Fuller looks to be one of the most promising young linebackers in the league for years to come.

18. Merlin Olsen

Defensive tackle

Merlin Olsen Career

  • 6× First-team All-Pro (1964, 1966–1970)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1963, 1965, 1973, 1974)
  • 14× Pro Bowl (1962–1975)
  • NFL Rookie of the Year (1962)
  • NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 74 retired
  • Bert Bell Award (1974)
  • Outland Trophy (1961)
  • 2× First-team All-American (1960, 1961)

Merlin Olsen was a dominant defensive tackle in the NFL for over 20 years. He played for the Rams from 1962 to 1976 and helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances.

Olsen was also an All-Pro player six times and won two AFL Championships with the Oakland Raiders in 1967 and 1971. 

Merlin Olsen passed away at 69 years old after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest defensive tackles ever.

Merlin Olsen was a dominating defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams from 1962-1975. He was named to 14 Pro Bowls and also won 2 Bert Bell Awards (1974, 1975). Merlin Olsen's numbers speak for themselves.

He had 208 games played in the NFL, 4 first-team All-Pro selections and 14 Pro Bowl nominations.

After his playing days were over, Merlin Olson became an outspoken advocate for social justice issues such as police brutality and inequality in the United States society. 

In 1998, he was elected to the St Louis Football Ring of Fame and received the Pete Rozelle Award (1999) from the National Football League Alumni Association for his work on behalf of retired players.

On February 1st, 2019, it was announced that Olsen has been voted into The LA Sports Hall Of Fame.

19. Matt Gay

Placekicker

Matt Gay Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Pro Bowl (2021)
  • Consensus All-American (2017)
  • Lou Groza Award (2017)
  • 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2017, 2018)

Matt Gay was born in Orem, Utah and attended high school there. He played college football at Utah before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019.

Gay has appeared in 35 games for the Bucs, making 20 of his 36 field goal attempts. He signed with the Rams as a free agent in 2020 and has appeared in all 16 games so far this season, scoring nine points on four kickoffs and three-point conversions from scrimmage.

Matt Gay is a veteran kicker who has played in the NFL for six seasons. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2012 draft and spent his first four seasons with them before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2016. 

In 2017, he led all kickers with 96 field goals made and attempted 112; this included a 58-yarder that won him his second Lou Groza Award.

Gay signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an unrestricted free agent in 2018 but was released prior to the start of the season after struggling through training camp and preseason games.

20. Isaac Bruce

Wide receiver

Isaac Bruce Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1999)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1996, 1999–2001)
  • NFL receiving yards leader (1996)
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 80 retired
  • Memphis Tigers No. 83 retired

Isaac Bruce played wide receiver for the Rams and 49ers over a 10-year career. He was a two-time Pro Bowler, earning his first in 2001 with the Rams and his second in 2004 with San Francisco.

In 2007, he signed with the Chicago Bears but only played one season before retiring at the end of 2008. 

After retirement, he served as an analyst on Fox Sports NFL coverage from 2009 to 2013.In 2014, Bruce returned to football as offensive coordinator for Memphis College Football's Tigers football team where he led them to back-to-back FCS national championships in 2016 and 2017. 

Isaac Bruce is a former professional football player who played for the Los Angeles Rams and Memphis Tigers.He was a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL receiving yards leader. 

Bruce also won a Super Bowl championship with the Rams in XXXIV, making him one of only six players to win both the Super Bowl and an MVP award (MVP being given to the sport's most outstanding player). 

After retiring from their playing career, he became an analyst on Fox Sports' pregame show "The Kickoff."

21. Robert Woods

Wide receiver

Robert Woods Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Pac-10 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2010)
  • Consensus All-American (2011)
  • First-team All-Pac-10 (2010)
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2011)
  • Second-team All-Pac-12 (2012)

Robert Woods was a first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and spent four seasons with the team. He made his debut in Week 6 of the 2013 season and finished the year with 52 receptions for 736 yards and three touchdowns.

In 2017, Woods signed with the Los Angeles Rams where he played until 2021. During that time, he recorded 1,043 receiving yards on 121 catches with seven touchdowns. 

Woods is a fast receiver who can take advantage of any mismatch against opposing defenders due to his speed and elusiveness around the field.

As an outside receiver in Sean McVay's offense, he should be able to have another productive season next year if healthy. Robert Woods was one of the top receivers in college and showed his skills during his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. 

He is a fast receiver who can make big plays downfield, and he will be a key part of the team's offense for years to come.

His consistency has been impressive, and he should continue to produce at an elite level as long as he remains healthy. Woods is one of the most complete receivers in the NFL, able to do it all on the field from making catches deep downfield to running routes effectively. 

He is respected by his teammates and coaches alike, which speaks volumes about his character and ability on the football field.

22. Darrell Henderson

Running back

Darrell Henderson Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Consensus All-American (2018)
  • First-team All-AAC (2018)
  • Jim Brown Award (2018)

Darrell Henderson was a highly touted running back coming out of high school, and he showed his skills in college at Memphis. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 and made an immediate impact as a runner on their team.

Henderson is known for his speed and agility as a runner, which makes him very difficult to tackle. He has averaged over 100 yards per game during his career so far, making him one of the most productive runners in the league.

 Henderson is also effectively in receiving the ball out of the backfield, having recorded over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his three seasons with the Rams.

His future looks bright moving forward as he continues to develop as both a player and person off the field Darrell Henderson is one of the top running backs in the NFL and a future Hall-of-Famer. 

Henderson has been an explosive runner for years, accumulating over 12,000 yards from scrimmage during his career. He was named to three All-American teams and won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos.

Henderson will be 34 years old at the end of this season, but he still appears to have plenty left in the tank as a productive rusher in the NFL. Look for him to continue having success into his later years.

23. Greg Gaines

Defensive tackle

Greg Gaines Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Morris Trophy (2018)
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
  • Second-team All-Pac-12 (2017)

Greg Gaines was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington and spent his rookie season with the team.

Greg Gaines is known as a nose tackle who can clog up running lanes and disrupt passing plays. At 6'1" and 312 pounds, he's an imposing figure on the field.

Greg Gaines has established himself as a key player for the Rams over the past two seasons, and looks to continue that trend in 2022 Greg Gaines is a linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals and he was voted to the 2018 Pro Bowl.

He won the Morris Trophy as PAC-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Greg Gaines played college football at Washington, where he was an All-American and winner of both the Butkus Award (nation's top LB) and Lombardi Award (top lineman).

The 6'0", 230 lb. linebacker has appeared in 98 career NFL games, recording 651 tackles, 17 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 2 touchdowns. 

In his first three seasons with Arizona (2018-2020), he led all Cardinals defenders in tackles each year while also registering double-digit sack totals each season.Greg Gaines will enter his ninth NFL season in 2022 - looking to add another accolade to his impressive resume.

24. Norm Van Brocklin

Quarterback

Norm Van Brocklin Career

  • 2× NFL champion (1951, 1960)
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (1960)
  • First-team All-Pro (1960)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1952, 1954, 1955)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (1950–1955, 1958–1960)
  • NFL passing yards leader (1954)
  • NFL completion percentage leader (1952)
  • Bert Bell Award (1960)
  • NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame

Norm Van Brocklin was a talented quarterback in the NFL who played for the Rams from 1949 to 1957. He is best known for leading the Rams to two Super Bowl championships, in 1951 and 1955.

In 1969, he became head coach of the Oakland Raiders but only lasted one season before being fired. Norm Van Brocklin died at age 57 after a long battle with cancer. Norm Van Brocklin was the most successful player in the Eagles' history.

He led the team to two NFL championships and won MVP honors in 1960. Norm Van Brocklin played his entire career with Philadelphia, from 1950-1955 and 1958-1960. 

After retiring as a player, Van Brocklin became head coach of the Minnesota Vikings for one season before moving on to become head coach of the Atlanta Falcons where he stayed for four seasons.

25. David Long Jr.

David Long Jr. Career

  • Second-team WCFF & AP All-American (2018)
  • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2018)
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2018)

David Long Jr. was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2019 NFL Draft. Prior to being drafted, Long played linebacker for West Virginia University. 

Long is a young player who has plenty of potentials and could develop into an excellent linebacker in the NFL over time.

David Long Jr. was a two-time all-Big 12 defensive players of the year and second-team WCFF & AP All-American in 2018. He had 222 total tackles, four interceptions and nine pass deflections in his career through 11 games with the NFL as of Week 11, 2022. 

David Long Jr. is an injured reserve member of the Detroit Lions and will continue playing for them next season pending further injury or surgery.

26. David Edwards

David Edwards Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • First-team All-American (2017)
  • 2x Second-team All-Big Ten (2017, 2018)

Edwards was a four-year starter at left guard for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Rams in 2019 and has started all 16 games this season at right guard.

Edwards is an incredibly athletic player with good power and technique on his blocks, making him one of the most versatile linemen in the NFL. 

Edwards is constantly moving around to try and find openings on defense, which makes him difficult to block for opposing offenses.

David Edwards was a two-time Second Team All-Big Ten linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He led the team in tackles as a sophomore and junior, amassing 176 total tackles over those three seasons. T

he Los Angeles Rams selected Edwards with their first-round pick (14th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he made 15 starts and recorded 63 combined tackles (51 solo), one sack, two interceptions, and one forced fumble while appearing in all 16 games but one due to injury.

27. Deacon Jones

Defensive end

Deacon Jones Career

  • 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968)
  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1965–1969)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1964, 1970, 1972)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (1964–1970, 1972)
  • 5× NFL sacks leader (1964, 1965, 1967–1969)
  • NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 75 retired

Deacon Jones was one of the most dominant defensive ends in NFL history. He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1961 to 1971 and is sixth all-time in sacks with 138.

Deacon Jones also had a lengthy career as a linebacker, playing 12 seasons with the Rams (1968–1973) and four more years with the San Diego Chargers (1974–1977). 

His success at both positions made him one of the best players at his respective position ever.In 1967 he won Defensive Player of the Year honors, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Deacon Jones died on June 3, 2013, after battling pancreatic cancer for several months.

He was 74 years old Deacon Jones was one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history.He recorded 8 Pro Bowl appearances and 5 NFL sacks leader titles, among other accolades. Deacon Jones played for 3 different teams over his 14-year career – the Chargers, Redskins and Rams. 

After leaving the NFL in 1973, Deacon Jones became a coach and eventually led the Saints to their first Super Bowl victory in 2009.

28. Bobby Wagner

Linebacker

Bobby Wagner Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XLVIII)
  • 6× First-team All-Pro (2014, 2016–2020)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2015, 2021)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (2014–2021)
  • 2× NFL tackles leader (2016, 2019)
  • NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012)
  • 3× First-team All-WAC (2009–2011)
  • Senior Bowl MVP (2012)

Wagner was a two-time All-Pro linebacker with the Seattle. Seahawks in his six seasons there. 

He signed with the Los. Angeles Rams as a free agent in 2022 and have since been an important part of their defense.

Wagner is known for being very physical and aggressive on the field, which has helped him accumulate over 100 tackles each season during his time with the Rams. 

He is expected to retire after this season, having played in all but one game throughout his career thus far.

Wagner was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has been a consistent performer for Seattle and is considered to be one of the best middle linebackers in football. 

Wagner has won multiple awards, including two Pro Bowls and eight Super Bowl rings with Seattle as a member of their team.

He was also named First-team All-Pro in 2014, 2016–2020, and Second-team All-Pro in 2015 and 2021 respectively. In 2019 he became the NFL tackles leader with 137 tackles played throughout the season.

29. Nick Scott

Nick Scott Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (2019–present)

Nick Scott is a strong safety for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted by the team in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Scott played college football at Penn State, where he earned All-America honors as a senior in 2018.

As a pro, Scott has started all four seasons of his career and recorded 54 total tackles and one interception while also returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. Nick Scott was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Scott played college football at Florida State University where he earned First-Team All-ACC honors as a senior in 2018. Scott is coming off his first season with the Rams, recording 95 tackles and 6 pass deflections on his way to being named an honorable mention All-Pro selection.

In addition to playing defense for the Rams, Scott has also been involved in special teams coverage during his rookie campaign and will look to continue that trend into next year's season.

30. Von Miller

Outside linebacker

Von Miller Career

  • 2× Super Bowl champion (50, LVI)
  • Super Bowl MVP (50)
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2011)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2012, 2015, 2016)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (2011, 2014, 2017, 2018)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2014–2019)
  • Butkus Award (pro) (2012)
  • NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011)
  • Butkus Award (college) (2010)
  • Jack Lambert Trophy (2010)
  • 2× First-team All-American (2009, 2010)
  • 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2009, 2010)

Von Miller is a premier pass rusher in the NFL. He has recorded over 100 tackles, 25 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles in his career. Von Miller was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2011 and he has played for them ever since.

He won two Super Bowls with them before moving to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. In 2018, Von Miller signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills that will keep him with the team until at least 2023. 

Von Miller is married to Karrueche Tran and they have one child together Von Miller is one of the most decorated players in NFL history.

He has won multiple awards and accolades including two Super Bowl Championships, three First-team All-Pro honors, four Second-team All-Pro nods, and eight Pro Bowl appearances. Von Miller was drafted first overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011 and has since been a key part of their defense. 

In his nine seasons in the league he has racked up 561 total tackles, 55 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and five interceptions - making him one of the deadliest defenders in football.

Von Miller will miss some time due to injury but is still an integral member of the Broncos squad who are aiming for another title this season.

31. Eric Dickerson

Running back

Eric Dickerson Career

  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983)
  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1983, 1984, 1986–1988)
  • 6× Pro Bowl (1983, 1984, 1986–1989)
  • 4× NFL rushing yards leader (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988)
  • NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (1984)
  • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1983)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 29 retired
  • 3× UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1983, 1984, 1986)
  • Consensus All-American (1982)
  • Second-team All-American (1981)
  • 2× First-team All-SWC (1981, 1982)
  • 2× SWC Offensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982)
  • SMU Mustangs Jersey No. 19 honored

Eric Dickerson was a running back for the Rams, Colts, and Raiders in his career. He is one of only two players to total over 2,000 yards from scrimmage in three different seasons (1983-1985).

In addition to being an incredibly talented runner, Dickerson also had success as a receiver with the Rams and Raiders. His best season came in 1987 when he totaled 1,808 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns for the Falcons.

After playing his final season with Atlanta in 1993, Eric retired from football at the age of 34 due to injuries sustained during his time on the field. Eric Dickerson was an American running back and one of the most dominant players in NFL history.

He led the league in rushing yards seven times and scored 32 touchdowns during his career. Dickerson was also a three-time UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year, two-time Second-team All-American, and consensus All-American in 1982. 

After retiring from football, Dickerson worked as a sportscaster for ESPN and TNT before becoming a motivational speaker.

32. Sebastian Joseph

Defensive tackle

Sebastian Joseph Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (2018–2021)
  • Los Angeles Chargers (2022–present)

Sebastian Joseph was born on March 21, 1995, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at Rutgers and played defensive end for the Scarlet Knights.

In 2018, Sebastian Joseph was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Sebastian Joseph has yet to make an appearance in a regular season game for the Chargers but he is expected to play a role on their defense this year.

Sebastian Joseph was born on September 3, 1996, in Palmdale, CA. Sebastian Joseph played high school football at Citrus College Prep before enrolling at the University of Southern California where he played for the USC Trojans football team from 2016 to 2019.

In his final year with the Trojans, Sebastian Joseph helped lead USC to an appearance in the National Championship game against Alabama and a victory over Notre Dame in what is considered one of the most thrilling college football games ever played. 

Sebastian Joseph was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round (17th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft and has since started all 16 games for them this season as well as making two playoff appearances including their Super Bowl victory over New England last month.

33. Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (2021–present)

Ernest Jones was born on November 22, 1999, in Waycross, Georgia. He attended Ware County High School and played linebacker for the school's football team.

After a successful career at Ware County, Ernest entered South Carolina as a freshman in 2018 and had an impressive season playing alongside All-American Darian Thompson.

During his sophomore year with the Gamecocks in 2019, Ernest was named to SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year honors after leading all defenders with 133 total tackles while also adding 2 sacks and 1 interception.

As a junior this past season, he once again led all defenders in tackles (136) and added 2 sacks along with another interception en route to earning First Team ALL-SEC accolades from both coaches and media members across the country.

Most recently during NFL Draft Week, Ernest went up against some of college football's top players at South Carolina's Pro Day where he completed most of his drills without incident before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams with their 103rd pick overall.

Ernest Jones was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams from 2021 to the present. In his three years with the team, they have won two Super Bowls. He is considered one of the best coordinators in NFL history and has helped many teams win championships.

He played college football at Oklahoma State University and then spent time as an assistant coach there before joining the Rams staff in 2021. His father, Buddy Jones, was also a successful NFL coach who led the Cleveland Browns to four division titles between 1999 and 2003.

Ernest Jones is married with two children and he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking or fishing.

34. DeSean Jackson

Wide receiver

DeSean Jackson Career

  • Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2013)
  • Washington Redskins (2014–2016)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2018)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2019–2020)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2021)
  • Las Vegas Raiders (2021)
  • Baltimore Ravens (2022–present)

DeSean Jackson was born in Los Angeles, California on December 1, 1986. DeSean played college football at California from 2005-2007 and caught 82 passes for 1,332 yards and 15 touchdowns during his tenure.

After playing with the Eagles from 2008-2013, he signed with the Redskins in 2014 where he had a breakout season catching 92 passes for 1,355 yards and five touchdowns. 

He then signed with the Buccaneers in 2017 before joining up with the Eagles again this season.

With 89 catches for 1,332 yards and 10 scores through 14 games this year so far, DeSean is having another impressive NFL career thus far. 

DeSean Jackson is a former professional American football wide receiver. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).

Jackson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. After three seasons with Philadelphia, he signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in 2012. 

In his six-year career, he has amassed over 10,000 yards receiving and 60 touchdowns. Jackson announced his retirement from professional football on March 21, 2019, after 11 years of playing in the NFL.

35. Odell Beckham Jr.

Wide receiver

Odell Beckham Jr. Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2014)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2015, 2016)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (2014–2016)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
  • Paul Hornung Award (2013)
  • First-team All-American (2013)
  • First-team All-SEC (2013)

Beckham was one of the most electrifying and talented receivers in NFL history. He is a five-time Pro Bowler, three-time First Team All-Pro, two-time Second Team All-Pro, and won the 2016 AP Most Valuable Player Award.

Beckham Jr.'s spectacular play with the New York Giants appeared to be coming to an end after he left for Cleveland in 2019 but quickly proved himself as one of the best receivers in football once again. 

After being traded back to the Giants in midseason 2020 Beckham Jr finished his brilliant career with another Pro Bowl nod and Super Bowl victory over Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.

Odell Beckham Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Giants in 2013. 

Beckham has been selected to four Pro Bowls, was named an All-Pro twice, won the Paul Hornung Award as rookie of the year, and set numerous NFL records during his career. 

In 2018 he became just the second player in history with at least five receiving touchdowns in each of his first six seasons with a team, joining Randy Moss.

Beckham also founded OBJ Inc., a sports marketing company that has created products such as apparel and shoes for athletes across various leagues including MLB, NBA, MLS, and UFC athletes. 

Beckham's charitable work includes donating $1 million to help rebuild areas affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas In 2019 he signed an endorsement deal with Nike worth over $200 million which makes him one of their highest-paid athletes ever.

36. Allen Robinson

Wide receiver

Allen Robinson Career

  • Pro Bowl (2015)
  • NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
  • Consensus All-American (2013)
  • 2× Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year (2012, 2013)
  • 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)

Allen Robinson was the second wide receiver taken in the 2014 NFL Draft and has become one of the best receivers in the league. He played college football at Penn State before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Chicago Bears signed him to a long-term contract in 2018 and he has been a major part of their offense ever since. Allen Robinson is a versatile receiver who has excelled in the NFL. He was a consensus All-American and won multiple awards during his time at Illinois.

Robinson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the third overall pick in 2013, and he has had success with them ever since. He signed with the Chicago Bears in 2015 and helped them reach the Super Bowl that year, where they were beaten by New England Patriots. 

In 2016, Robinson joined the Rams and has continued to be one of their dominant players on offense.

37. Kenny Young

Linebacker

Kenny Young Career

  • Baltimore Ravens (2018–2019)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2019–2021)
  • Denver Broncos (2021)
  • Las Vegas Raiders (2022)*
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022)
  • New Orleans Saints (2022)*

Kenny Young was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. He played linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens from 2018-2019 before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.

Kenny Young signed with the Denver Broncos in 2021 but did not make it past preseason play and was released at the end of camp that year. In 2022, he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders where he would spend his entire career up until his retirement in 2024.

Young was a highly decorated player at UCLA, winning numerous accolades including First-team All-Pac-12 in both 2017 and 2016. Young is expected to be a key contributor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 and has shown promise as an edge rusher on the NFL level.

Young's versatility will allow him to play any number of positions on defense, giving him an advantage over other players in his draft class.

38. Sony Michel

Running back

Sony Michel Career

  • New England Patriots (2018–2020)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2021)
  • Miami Dolphins (2022)*
  • Los Angeles Chargers (2022)

Michel was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft. Michel played for the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins during his rookie seasons before being traded to the New England Patriots in 2020.

Michel is a running back who has recorded over 2,000 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns throughout his career. 

Sony Michel is currently a member of the New England Patriots and is expected to be a part of their team for years to come Sony Michel is a talented running back who has won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.

He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft and has started to make an impact on the team this season. Michel is fast, and powerful and can take it to the end zone any time he touches the ball.

39. A'Shawn Robinson

Defensive tackle

A Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • CFP national champion (2016)
  • Consensus All-American (2015)

A'Shawn Robinson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama and was a two-time All-American. 

Robinson has spent time with the Detroit Lions (2016–2019) and Los Angeles Rams (2020–present).

A'Shawn Robinson was a consensus All-American and Super Bowl champion at Alabama. Robinson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. 

He has played for the Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears over his four seasons in the league.

In 2018, Robinson had one of his best seasons yet with 83 tackles (60 solos), 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception on defense while also catching 25 passes for 301 yards and a touchdown on offense for Chicago. 

Robinson is entering into his fifth season with injury concerns as he is out indefinitely with a torn pectoral muscle sustained during training camp this year but is expected to return later in 2020.

40. Joseph Noteboom

Tackle

Joseph Noteboom Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (2018–present)

Joseph Noteboom was born on June 19, 1995, in Plano, Texas. He attended high school at Plano West High School and played college football for TCU. 

In 2018, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Joseph is currently a member of the Rams and has appeared in 10 games so far this season as an offensive tackle. He has previously represented Canada at various youth international tournaments and earned a gold medal at the U17 World Cup in 2013.

Joseph is married with one child and enjoys spending time outdoors fishing or playing golf when he isn't working out or studying film footage of upcoming opponents Joseph Noteboom is a talented defensive lineman who has impressed during his time with the Los Angeles Rams.

He was drafted by the Rams in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft and has quickly made an impact on their roster. Noteboom had three sacks as a rookie, and he looks poised to continue making contributions for years to come. 

His skills on the field have helped him earn accolades such as Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler, so there's no doubt that he's one of the best players in the league currently.

41. Coleman Shelton

Career

  • San Francisco 49ers (2018)*
  • Arizona Cardinals (2018)*
  • Los Angeles Rams (2019–present)

Coleman Shelton was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft but did not make an appearance with them. He is a center who attended Washington University and played for their football team there before being drafted by the Rams.

Coleman Shelton has good size at 6'4", and he showed impressive strength during his combined workouts where he benches pressed 225 pounds 32 times, ran a 4.92-second 40-yard dash, and had a 38½ inch vertical jump. 

His play on the field will be key for Los Angeles this season as they look to bounce back from last year's disappointing 7-9 record.

Coleman Shelton is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams and he was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Coleman Shelton played college football at Washington State where he recorded 144 total tackles, including 12 for loss, and 3 sacks during his senior season. 

Coleman Shelton has represented Team USA in multiple international tournaments and won a gold medal as part of their U-19 team at the IFAF World Championships in 2018.

After being drafted by the Rams, Coleman Shelton signed a four-year contract with them which will keep him with them through 2021. 

In addition to playing linebacker for the Rams, Coleman Shelton also participates in punt returns and kick return duties for them too which gives him an extra dimension to his game on Sundays when he takes to the field opposite opposing teams’ players.

42. Justin Hollins

Linebacker

Justin Hollins Career

  • Denver Broncos (2019)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2020–2022)
  • Green Bay Packers (2022–present)

Justin Hollins was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon and has spent his entire career with the team.

Hollins is an outside linebacker and stands at six feet five inches tall and weighs 248 pounds. He had a successful year with the Denver Broncos, recording four sacks in nine games played before being released in October 2019.

Hollins will now turn his attention to playing for one of the 31 other teams in the NFL during the 2020 season Hollins was undrafted out of Appalachian State in the 2018 NFL Draft but landed on the Rams' practice squad. He made his NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks and recorded two tackles.

Hollins became a starter for the Rams late in the season and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl title since 1999. In 2020, Hollins signed with Green Bay Packers as an unrestricted free agent and has continued to excel on defense there ever since.

43. Kevin Greene

Defensive end

Kevin Greene Career

  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year (NEA) (1996)
  • UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1994, 1996)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1989)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (1989, 1994–1996, 1998)
  • 2× NFL sacks leader (1994, 1996)
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor

Greene was a dominant defensive end and outside linebacker in his career. He won three Super Bowl rings as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including two against the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2009, Greene became head coach of the Packers' defense but was fired after one season. He then served as an assistant coach with the Jets before being hired by Carolina Panthers in 2018 to be their linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.

Greene was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for nearly two decades. He was named to multiple All-Pro teams and held several sack records during his career. 

Greene also coached successfully after retiring from playing, winning a Super Bowl championship as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.

44. Jim Everett

Quarterback

Jim Everett Career

  • Pro Bowl (1990)
  • 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1988, 1989)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1986)
  • Third-team All-American (1985)

In his 10 years in the NFL, Everett started all but two games for the Rams. He led the team to their first NFC Championship Game appearance and their only Super Bowl victory during that time.

After leaving LA, he played for a few other teams before retiring in 2000. In 2002, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one of its inaugural members. 

Currently, Everett is an analyst on ESPN's "NFL Insiders" show and also serves as an ambassador for Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF).

Married with three kids, he resides in Florida where he enjoys golfing and fishing among other activities Everett was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. 

After two seasons with the Saints, Everett was traded to San Diego Chargers during the 1997 season. 

In 1998, he led the Chargers to their first-ever division title and made one playoff appearance before retiring from professional football in 2001 at age 36 due to a shoulder injury sustained in the 1999 preseason game against Detroit Lions.

After his retirement from football, Everett started a web development company that helped businesses build websites more quickly and easily than ever before. 

He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and three children where he continues to work as an online consultant through his company Jim Everett Consulting LLC.

45. Orlando Pace

Orlando Pace Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001, 2003)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2004)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1999–2005)
  • NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • Outland Trophy (1996)
  • UPI Lineman of the Year (1996)
  • Big Ten Most Valuable Player (1996)
  • Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 2× Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (1995, 1996)
  • 2× Lombardi Award (1995, 1996)
  • 2× Unanimous All-American (1995, 1996)
  • Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1994)

The pace was a tackle for the St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons over his 10-year NFL career. He won two Super Bowls with the Rams in 2001 and 2003, as well as being named to four Pro Bowl teams.

Pace also played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a three-time All-American and twice named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (1995 and 1996). 

After retiring from football in 2008, Pace started working as an offensive line coach at his alma mater Ohio State under head coach Urban Meyer until leaving for the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff in 2016.

Orlando Pace was a dominant player in the NFL for many years, winning three first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl appearances. 

He also won multiple awards including the Unanimous All-American award and two Lombardi Awards (the most prestigious honor in American football). 

Pace led the Chicago Bears to their first championship victory in over 30 years with a 34–13 win over St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV back in 2004.

46. Vince Ferragamo

Vince Ferragamo Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (1977–1980)
  • Montreal Alouettes (1981)
  • Los Angeles Rams (1982–1984)
  • Buffalo Bills (1985)
  • Green Bay Packers (1985–1986)

Ferragamo was born in Torrance, California on April 24th, 1954. Ferragamo attended high school at Phineas Banning and played college football at California from 1972-1973 before transferring to Nebraska for the 1974 season.

After two years with the Rams (1977-1978), Ferragamo was drafted by the New York Jets in the 4th round of the 1977 NFL Draft and spent three seasons there before signing with Los Angeles Lakers in 1980 as a free agent. With LA, Ferragamo won two NBA Championships (1980 & 1982) and 2 MVP Awards (1981 & 1983).

He also appeared in nine playoff games including seven starts averaging 21 points per game en route to his first championship ring as a player/coach alongside Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar 

In 1984, Ferragamo's contract was terminated by Los Angeles following allegations of sexual assault which he vehemently denied; however he never played professionally again after that point due to personal issues outside of football.

Vince has been married four times and currently resides in Nevada with his fifth wife Jerry Hall. Vince is an avid golfer who has won numerous tournaments worldwide including The Masters twice (1986 & 1987) amongst other major championships. 

He also designed golf clubs for Nike which are still being produced today. Vince is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play professional football...and perhaps even one of all time.

Vince Ferragamo was a standout quarterback at UCLA and went on to play professionally in the NFL. He had an illustrious career, winning several awards and accolades including three Pro Bowl appearances and All-American status twice. 

In his 16 seasons in the league, he amassed 11,336 passing yards with 76 TD–INTs, ranking among the all-time greats at his position. 

After hanging up his cleats Vince Ferragamo has devoted himself to coaching young quarterbacks, working with teams such as Montreal Alouettes and Los Angeles Rams during his playing days.

47. Dick Bass

Running back

Dick Bass Career

  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1966)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1962, 1963, 1966)
  • Pacific Tigers #22 retired

Dick Bass was a running back for the NFL's Pacific Coast Rams from 1959-1966. He played in two Pro Bowls and was voted to the All-Pro team three times during his career.

In 1965, he set an NFL record with 2,105 rushing yards in 16 games. Bass also starred in the American Football League (AFL) with the Oakland Raiders, where he won two AFL Championships (1963 and 1967).

Dick Bass passed away on February 1st 2006 at age 68 after a long battle with cancer Dick Bass was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1960 AFL Draft. He played for the team from 1960-1969 and won two Pro Bowls during that time frame.

After his playing days were over, Bass became a head coach with the Cleveland Browns (1970-1972). He then served as defensive coordinator with both the New Orleans Saints (1973-1974) and Kansas City Chiefs (1975). 

In 1976, he was hired by ABC to serve as their NFL color commentator alongside Howard Cosell for eight seasons until 1981.

Following his broadcasting career, Bass returned to coaching in 1984 when he took over as head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team where he remained until 1988 when he retired once again due to health concerns related to his work.

The television broadcasts following games involving USC Trojans teams coached by Pete Carroll who would eventually become his successor at UCLA.

48. London Fletcher

Linebacker

London Fletcher Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2011, 2012)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2009–2012)
  • Bart Starr Award (2012)
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
  • Washington Commanders 90 Greatest

Fletcher was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 1998 but did not see any action there until 2002. He then spent three seasons with the Buffalo Bills before signing with Washington Redskins in 2007.

In 2013, he retired from professional football after 11 seasons of playing for four different teams. Fletcher is a two-time Pro Bowler and has also been named to multiple All-Pro lists throughout his career.

He led the NFL in solo tackles for three consecutive years (2007–2009) and is one of just eight players to record over 1,000 tackles and 10 sacks in their career. 

London Fletcher will always be remembered as one of the most ferocious linebackers to ever play the game; his 38 forced fumbles are second all-time behind Reggie White's 46.

Fletcher was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro. He was voted the Washington Redskins' Most Valuable Player in 2002, and he led them to their first Super Bowl championship in history that year. 

Fletcher retired from football after the 2012 season, but he remains active with the Redskins as an ambassador and special contributor.

In 2011, Fletcher became only the fourth player in NFL history to record 2,000 tackles (2039). A native of Tampa Bay, Florida, London Fletcher played collegiately at Tennessee before being drafted by Washington in 1998.

49. Dré Bly

Dré Bly Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (2003, 2004)
  • NFL Fumble Return Yards Leader (2003)
  • St. Louis Rams 10th Anniversary Team
  • ACC Rookie of the Year (1996)
  • 2× Consensus All-American (1996, 1997)
  • North Carolina Tar Heels Jersey No. 31 honored

Dré Bly played cornerback for the St. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions from 1999 to 2006. In 2007, he joined the Denver Broncos as a defensive backs coach under head coach Mike Shanahan.

He was promoted to assistant head coach in 2009 and then acting head coach in 2010 after Shanahan's resignation due to health issues. 

In 2013, Bly was hired by new Broncos' Head Coach John Fox as their full-time cornerback's coach and secondary coordinator Dré Bly has also served as an assistant NFL defensive coordinator with Philadelphia (2011), Carolina (2012–2013), Baltimore (2014) and San Francisco(2015).

Dré Bly was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for San Francisco from 1999 to 2004 and helped lead them to a Super Bowl victory in XXXIV. After leaving the NFL, he returned to North Carolina as an assistant coach under Butch Davis. 

In 2019, he was hired as the new head coach of North Carolina’s cornerbacks team. Dré Bly is one of only two players ever selected in both the 1st and 2nd rounds of a draft (the other being hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott).

He was also an All-American at North Carolina and holds numerous school records, including career interceptions (21) and passes breakups (54). His nickname “Dré Bly” comes from his initials combined with his last name – pronounced “dray bee” – which is French for “very bright lightning bolt.

50. Jackie Slater

Career

  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1983, 1986, 1987, 1989)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1983, 1985–1990)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 78 retired
  • Bart Starr Award (1996)

Jackie Slater was an NFL offensive tackle who played for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders from 1976 to 1995. Slater is best known for his time with the Rams, where he won two Super Bowls (1982 and 1993) and made nine Pro Bowl appearances.

After retiring as a player, Slater served as head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 2006 to 2007 before being fired after finishing 2-14 in his second season. Jackie Slater was a five-time Pro Bowler and four-time Second Team All-Pro with the St. Louis Rams between 1983 and 1990.

He helped lead the Rams to their first Super Bowl victory in 1986, becoming just the third player ever to win an MVP award, Super Bowl MVP Award and league championship game MVP award in the same season (the others being Jerry Rice and Joe Montana). 

Slater played 17 seasons with 10 different teams before retiring after the 1998 season at age 37 due to injuries sustained during his playing career.

After retirement, Jackie became an analyst for NFL Network where he worked until his death from stomach cancer on May 12th, 2018 at age 71.

51. Tom Mack

Tom Mack Career

  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1969, 1971, 1973, 1974)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1968, 1970, 1972, 1975)
  • 11× Pro Bowl (1967–1975, 1977, 1978)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (1965)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor

Tom Mack was a versatile offensive lineman who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1978. He started out as an offensive guard and then transitioned to tackle, where he was very successful.

Mack is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1986. He has also been awarded two Super Bowl rings with the Rams, in 1970 and 1973. 

Tom Mack passed away on November 1st, 2018 at the age of 79 after a long illness Mack was one of the most physically imposing players in NFL history and his 11 Pro Bowl appearances are a testament to that.

Mack started 176 games over 18 seasons with the Rams, Bears and Raiders, retiring as the all-time leader in fumble recoveries (5). His 4 first-team All-Pro selections pretty much speak for themselves and Mack is widely considered one of the best defensive backs to ever play the game. 

Tom Mack's career ended on a sour note as he was released by Oakland midway through the 1976 season after spending his entire career with that organization - something which still rankles him today.

Mack currently resides in St Louis where he has been working as an analyst for Fox Sports Midwest since 2012.

Final Words

The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team that has been around since the 1930s. The Rams have had some of the best players in NFL history, including Eric Dickerson and Kurt Warner.

They are currently coached by Sean McVay.

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John Rizzo

I am a professional rugby player in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. I have been playing rugby for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to play in many different countries. I am also a coach for both youth and adult rugby teams. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I am currently working on my MPA from American University and plan to pursue this career path after graduating next year. LinkedIn

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