Los Angeles Rams signed an undrafted free agent that the rest of the NFL made a mistake not selecting in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Rams signed North Carolina offensive lineman Willie Lampkin who went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft

North Carolina's Willie Lampkin was a complex case study in this draft cycle. When you watch his film, you see a guard with an insane motor who plays with a nastiness many around the league tend to look for when selecting offensive linemen in the draft. Unfortunately, though, Lampkin has one of the smallest frames for an offensive lineman that the league has ever seen. He only measures just over 5-10 and weighs 279 lbs.  

The concerns surrounding Lampkin's size made his opportunity to compete at the 2025 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, even more critical. His performance did not disappoint. He showed that his success at North Carolina wasn't a fluke and that his effort, heart, and determination are truly unmatched. It ultimately wasn't enough for a team to take a risk on the massive size outlier Lampkin in the NFL Draft. However, the Rams now get the chance to bring him into their training camp and let him compete for a roster spot. He will be able to compete at either guard spot or center on the offensive line. I'm also curious if a creative offensive mind like Sean McVay would be willing to give Lampkin snaps at fullback and see if he could help elevate their run game.