LA Rams latest UDFA signings: Six quick spotlights

Rotational players

Levonta Taylor – CB Florida State
The LA Rams defensive will rely upon deceptive schemes and versatile players to confuse and attack opposing offenses. In the Rams signing of defensive back Levonta Taylor out of Florida State, the team lands another is-he-a-safety-or-is-he-a-cornerback type in the defensive backfield. The 5-foot-10 190-pound defensive back played both the cornerback and safety position at Florida State and matched up against some of the most talented receivers in college football.

Taylor was skyrocketing as a darling of the NFL Draft until a 2018 back injury derailed his momentum. From that point, his confidence seemed to suffer a setback which he has not yet recovered from. Taylor is very fast, which when added to his CB/S hybrid experience makes him a very interesting prospect for the Rams 2020 defense. We’ll likely explore his skillsets more in-depth in future articles. At a minimum, he will have a shot for the 55-man roster and could earn a role in specific defensive schemes.

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Easop Winston – WR Washington State

Many LA Rams fans are seeking a fast wide receiver who can stretch the football field to fill the speedy cleats vacated by veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks. While Washinton State Cougars wide receiver is not quite that fast, he does possess enough speed to give him a chance of earning playing time on the Rams offense in special packages. Rams’ current WR Josh Reynolds, the next stretch-the-field receiver, ran a 4.52 40-yard time.  Winston’s 40-yard time of 4.42 is significantly faster, and that automatically promotes him into the discussion for a potential role in the 2020 Rams’ offense.

At 6-foot-0 and 192-pounds, Winston will not overpower defensive backs. But he has jets in his strides, which gives him consideration as a return specialist for new ST Coordinator John Bonamego. And the Rams may follow the Cougars’ use of Winston by incorporating him into the offense with screens or quick slants and letting him move the chains with his incredible speed to set impressive yards after the catch statistics.

The LA Rams undrafted free agent class of 2020 will need coaching, dedication, and the opportunity to earn a role with the team this year in some capacity. Based on where the roster stands, I can envision that happening for as many as six undrafted players this year.