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Rams' Omar Speights Selected Predicted to Breakout in 2025

It's no secret that Omar Speight has been an invaluable member of the Los Angeles Rams, with the defense being able to operate at a higher gear once he was inserted into the starting lineup.

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Predicting the Los Angeles Rams' Breakout Player

The Los Angeles Rams have one of the most talented rosters in the National Football League, but some of their lesser-known talent may be making their way up the ranks.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / June 7

Los Angeles Rams’ Weak Spot Remains Clear — and It Could Define Their 2025 Ceiling

The Los Angeles Rams’ defense turned a major corner in the back half of the 2024 NFL season. Rookie standouts like Jared Verse, Omar Speights, and Kamren Kinchens injected youth and energy into a unit that, for much of the year, lacked consistency.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / June 6

Rams' Defender Predicted to Have Breakout Season in 2025

The Los Angeles Rams have a young core of burgeoning defenders that come together in 2024 and while they look to build upon their success as a unit, considering there wasn't any major departures in the offseason, the team also knows that in order to produce to top defensive effort, they must ensure the weakest link is strong.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / June 6

Free agent LB ideal option to support a Omar Speights’ breakout

Rams should do their homework on former Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White The Los Angeles Rams have done next to nothing to address the linebacker position this offseason.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / June 6

Rams Defensive Triplets Compared to NFL's Best

The Los Angeles Rams defense came to life in the second half of the 2025 season, in part due to big time contributions from various members of the defense, including rookies Jared Verse , Omar Speights, and Kam Kinchens.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / May 21

Los Angeles Rams Expert Projections Throws Ice Cold Water On Rookie Hype

As the Los Angeles Rams gear up for the 2025 season, their linebacker corps remains one of the team’s most fluid and unpredictable position groups. With no clear-cut starters heading into training camp, the competition is wide open.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / May 15

Los Angeles Rams Rookie Predicted to Steal Starting Job from 2024 Breakout Player

Heading into the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Rams linebacker room is defined by uncertainty—and opportunity. With no clear frontrunner for the starting roles, Bleacher Report recently described it as “a wide-open competition,” where veteran Troy Reeder and fifth-round rookie Chris Paul Jr.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 9

Rams Defender Named Breakout Candidate

There are several reasons why the Rams were able to rebound from their slow start to the 2024 NFL season to win the NFC West, and one of the biggest was the insertion of undrafted free agent rookie Omar Speights into the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 1

Rams' Day Three Pick Receives Lofty Praise

Chris Paul Jr , also known as Pooh Paul. has already started to cement himself in the hearts and minds of Rams fans as he may be the future of the linebacker position for the franchise.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 26

Rams' Chris Paul Jr. Might Be Steal of Day 3

At the NFL Combine, I said the Rams may add a linebacker. Chris Paul Jr from Ole Miss made headways after he had a great combine, plus he was phenomenal on the podium, displaying his ability to communicate and coordinate a defense on the field.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / April 1

Finding the Rams a coverage linebacker?

Six prospects that can defend the pass, amongst other skills Last year, the Los Angeles Rams used a lot of three and four safety defensive personnel groupings.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / March 19

The Rams Player Who Could Be Next Breakout Star

The Los Angeles Rams made it no secret that they planned to add to their roster after restructuring Matthew Stafford's contract this offseason. Once Los Angeles got Stafford's contract, the Rams' front office began adding multiple pieces.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 12

Was Rams Rookie Omar Speights Overlooked in First Season?

The Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft class had a pretty impressive season. After Jared Verse took home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and other Ram defenders in Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner getting their flowers, one Ram rookie defender might have been overlooked.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / January 16

Rams Defender Returns From Injury And Now Must Compete For His Starting Job

Days ahead of their matchup with the Philadelphia Eagle in the NFC Divisional playoff game the Los Angeles Rams announced that they intend to bring Troy Reeder back into the lineup after spending the last 12 weeks on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

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Rams Well-Represented on All-Rookie Team

The Los Angeles Rams are flying high right now, as they just routed the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs and have been one of the hottest teams in football for months.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 3

Rams Rookie Earns Team-High Grade In Sunday's Win

The Los Angeles Rams (6-6) received another impressive performance from one of their rookie linebackers in Omar Speights in a 21-14 win over the New Orleans Saints (4-8).

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / November 7

Rams Rookie Making the Most of His Opportunities

The question the Los Angeles Rams had coming into the season was how this young defensive group will look like. The Rams took a massive loss with Aaron Donald retiring after last season.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / October 31

Sean McVay Praises Omar Speights For Performance In First Start

The Los Angeles Rams had to turn to an unexpected source on Thursday Night Football last week. With lineback Troy Reeder out due an injury, head coach Sean McVay turned to undrafted rookie Omar Speights to start in his place.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / October 30

Rams Film Review: Does Omar Speights have future as a starting linebacker?

Rams LB Omar Speights made a strong first impression in his debut The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 9 looking to make a strong run at the NFC West. As the team gets healthier and with the changes made after the bye week, the Rams look as good as they have all season.