Six picks before the end of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams finally decided to add some help to their shaky offensive line. They did so by selecting Tremayne Anchrum, an offensive tackle out of Clemson, with the 250th overall pick.
Anchrum primarily played tackle in college, but he figures to play guard at the next level. Guard is one of the weakest positions on the Rams’ roster, and Anchrum will have the chance to compete for one of the two starting jobs.
His college coach, Dabo Swinney, shared some insight on Anchrum after he was drafted by the Rams, saying he was an underrated player in the class. The level of competition Anchrum faced gives him a chance to become a quality guard in the NFL, according to Swinney.
Coach Swinney on Tremayne:
"Tremayne Anchrum was a very underrated guy in this draft." pic.twitter.com/PUHNmildUO
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2020
Anchrum is a decent athlete, but he simply doesn’t have the size or length to stick at tackle in the NFL. That makes a switch to guard almost certain, allowing him to get help from linemen on both sides of him up front.
Of course, Anchrum shouldn’t be expected to play right away, being a seventh-round pick. But he could develop into a quality backup or fringe starter down the line.
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