Sebastian Joseph-Day has quickly gone from overlooked sixth-round pick in 2018 to a key player on the Rams’ defensive line, starting 31 of a possible 32 games in the last two seasons. He’s recorded three sacks, four batted passes, six tackles for loss and 99 total tackles, hitting the quarterback nine times in the last two years.
As a nose tackle, he’s not meant to be a prolific pass rusher like Aaron Donald, but he does much of the dirty work on the interior by stopping the run and eating up blockers. Coming off a career-best season, Joseph-Day isn’t resting on his laurels.
He’s taken a page out of Donald’s book and put in a ton of work this offseason, hitting the gym to work on his strength, speed and hands. Joseph-Day shared a montage of his workouts on TikTok, which he then tweeted on Thursday.
But on a positive note we getting better!! pic.twitter.com/zdwOIsQPIb
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) March 4, 2021
Joseph-Day isn’t a hulking nose tackle like the ones from 10 years ago. He’s a quick and versatile defensive lineman who can play all across the front. Though not a household name, he’s become a fan favorite in Los Angeles for his personality off the field and his play on it.
Next season will be the final year of his contract with the Rams, so he’s hoping to put his best games on tape in case he hits free agency next March.