The offensive linemen hit the field on Friday night in Indianapolis for their workouts at the 2020 NFL combine. The top linemen performed as expected and solidified their statuses as first-round picks – players such as Mekhi Becton, Tristin Wirfs and Jedrick Wills – but the Rams won’t be in striking distance for those guys.
Instead, we’re taking a look at players who could be on their radar in Round 2 and later. Some stood out and improved their stock, while a couple others disappointed with underwhelming performances.
Here’s how potential Rams targets performed in drills on Friday night.
OT Austin Jackson, USC
Jackson ran well in the 40-yard dash, posting a time of 5.07 seconds at 322 pounds. That was good for ninth-best among all offensive linemen. He also put up 27 reps on the bench, a 31-inch vertical and 115-inch broad jump, all of which were near the top of all linemen. His 7.95-second three-cone drill was somewhat disappointing, though.
OT Trey Adams, Washington
Adams probably saw his stock slide the most of any lineman this week after running a 5.6 in the 40-yard draft – the slowest of any offensive lineman. There are injury issues that come with athleticism concerns, too, after he missed significant time at Washington. He had the lowest vertical (24.5 inches) and shortest broad jump among the linemen, too, showing a lack of athleticism and explosion.
OT Matt Peart, UConn
Peart tested well in Indianapolis, running a great 5.06-second 40-yard dash with a 30-inch vertical and 113-inch broad jump. At 6-foot-7, those are good numbers. Peart is a raw prospect who will probably go sometime on Day 3, but he’d be a good developmental prospect for the Rams if Andrew Whitworth returns.