The Los Angeles Rams lacked consistent pressure from their edge rushers during the 2022 season and they’ve now taken two edge rushers in the 2023 NFL draft. After taking Byron Young out of Tennessee in the third round, the Rams have now used the 161st overall pick on Nick Hampton out of Appalachian State.
Hampton spent all five years of his collegiate career at Appalachian State. In his final two seasons, Hampton combined for 107 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, and three forced fumbles.
Here are the reactions that ensued after the Rams took Hampton with the 161st overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.