7 defensive players who must step up for Rams in 2020

Micah Kiser leads a group of defenders who must step up next season.

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CB Troy Hill

Hill took over as the No. 2 cornerback last season after the Rams traded away Marcus Peters and he played surprisingly well. He was the team’s highest-graded cornerback in 2019, even ahead of Jalen Ramsey. Next season will be a real test for Hill, though.

He’ll be asked to start full-time at outside cornerback, playing on the other said of Ramsey. We know Ramsey is going to play at a high level and help lock down No. 1 receivers, but we don’t quite know which version of Hill the Rams will get next season.

He’s been inconsistent throughout his career and will need to be at his best in 2020 if the Rams defense is to take the next step. Assuming quarterbacks shy away from targeting Ramsey, Hill should see a lot of passes come his way.