Way too early LA Rams 2020 starter projections

Defensive Lineup

The defense may be just as difficult to project in terms of sub-packages, but the base 3-4 should be straightforward.

ILB1: Kenny Young

ILB2: Micah Kiser

EDGE: Leonard Floyd

EDGE: Samson Ebukam

DE1: Aaron Donald

DT2: A’Shawn Robinson

DE2: Michael Brockers

LCB: Jalen Ramsey

RCB: Troy Hill

SCB: Terrell Burgess

CB4: David Long

FS/SS: John Johnson III

FS/SS: Taylor Rapp

Initial logic

For the starting linebackers, the Rams traded for Kenny Young. He still needs to earn the right to start,  but the Rams traded for him as part of the Marcus Peters deal, anticipating 2020’s need for a starter. As for the other linebacker spot, I have Micah Kiser.  Kiser is the longest-tenured inside linebacker on the team only at 3 years. He also seemed to be the favorite to start last season until a preseason put him on IR.

At the edge, the Rams signed OLB Leonard Floyd to a $10 million one-0year deal which should cement him as a starter. for the other side, I project veteran Samson Ebukam. Ebukam is on his fourth year in the league and that experience should propel him to a week one start over Terrell Lewis to the disappointment of some fans. However, I do believe Lewis will get the starting snaps by the end of the season.