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Watch: Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson Ejected vs. Broncos

Originally posted on FanNation Ram Digest
By Matt Galatzan | Last updated 8/26/23

In the process of wrapping up their preseason slate on Saturday night against the Denver Broncos, the Los Angeles Rams made NFL headlines.

Unfortunately, it was for the wrong reasons.

During a first-half possession for the Broncos offense, rookie wideout Marvin Mims got. the ball on an end around, where he was met by Rams rookie, Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.

Hodges-Tomlin then proceeded to make the headline play, ripping down Mims by his face mask in brutal fashion.

#Rams CB Tre Tomlinson was ejected from tonight's game for this facemask on #Broncos rookie WR Marvin Mims.pic.twitter.com/GxTTkARRMX
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 27, 2023

The Rams selected Hodges-Tomlinson out of TCU with the No.182 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Having had a decorated career at TCU, Hodges-Tomlinson entered the NFL with an impressive resume, including taking home the coveted Jim Thorpe Award for being the top defensive back in the country last season.

Hodges-Tomlinson also played a vital role in helping TCU reach the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, where the team was embarrassed in a 65-7 loss to Georgia.

In his final season with the Horned Frogs in 2022, he led the nation with 21 forced incompletions and allowed a 42.5 passer rating on 547 coverage snaps. He was targeted 81 times and only allowed 28 catches for 365 yards and two touchdowns.

And barring a potential suspension from the NFL for the violent takedown on Saturday, the Rams will hope that he can re-create even a fraction of that type of production in his rookie season.

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This article first appeared on FanNation Ram Digest and was syndicated with permission.

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