Sean McVay was ready to ‘run through a wall’ after Clay Johnston pick

Clay Johnston’s post-draft call with the media was epic.

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If the Rams ever need a boost in morale, new linebacker Clay Johnston will be happy to provide it. The rookie seventh-round pick couldn’t contain his excitement after being drafted by the Rams on Saturday, and it was apparently contagious.

After the Rams made the pick and called up the former Baylor linebacker, McVay was ready to run through a wall.

If you’re wondering what kind of person Johnston is on and off the field, this video clip will give you a glimpse. He’s as fiery as they come, oozing intensity even when he’s not between the white lines of a football field.

On his conference call with Rams media members, Johnston was elated that he was drafted by Los Angeles.

“Ah, come on bro, yeah,” he said. “I’m hyperventilating. I wanted to get under the squat rack, wanted to get some pads on. I’m freaking stoked.”

He repeatedly said how excited he was, and even made up a story about putting on pads and running through his front door – for dramatic effect, of course.

Here’s how the exchange went.

“When I got a call and they said, ‘Do you want to be a Ram?’ I said, ‘By God, I want to be a Ram, let’s freaking go.'” he said. “I screamed and everyone was screaming, going nuts in here. Instantly put some pads on, ran through our front door, broke the windshield, it was awesome.”

Reporter: Is that true?

“No, not at all. Totally fictional, I just had to say that,” he joked. “The way I feel right now, I don’t blame you for asking that because I’m about to run through the door right in front of me right now.”

Johnston concluded the call by once again expressing his excitement for being a member of the Rams – even after having to wait until the seventh round to hear his name called.

“I’ve never been this excited in my life. This is the most excited I’ve ever been,” he said.

I think we already know who will be one of the most popular rookies in the locker room next season.

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