Steve Avila looked like a home run pick from the second the Rams selected him 36th overall in the draft last year. He was heralded as a big, physical lineman who can play guard or center and excel at either position, so it’s hardly surprising that the Rams leaned on him right away as their starting left guard.
Not only did he earn that job over others, but he kept it all season. Through 17 regular-season games, Avila didn’t miss a single snap. He played all 1,148 snaps on offense this year, the only Rams player to not miss a single snap on offense or defense.
Coleman Shelton was second with 1,114 snaps played, while Ahkello Witherspoon led the defense with 1,060 snaps (93.5%). It’s rare for a rookie to play as well as Avila did all season, but for him to not miss a snap as a starting offensive lineman is impressive.
Only one player was on the field for every single snap of the Los Angeles Rams' 2023 regular season: rookie left guard Steve Avila.
LA's major upgrades at guard to Avila & Kevin Dotson were a huge key to its success this year. pic.twitter.com/NGYvQxDExB
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) January 8, 2024