The 11 All-Time best Rams offensive linemen in franchise history

10: Andrew Whitworth

After playing 11 seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, many thought that left tackle Andrew Whitworth might simply stop competing and retire. But at the age of 36 years old, the veteran offensive lineman decided to give newly hired Rams head coach Sean McVay a chance. And curiously, Big Whit was exactly what this team needed.

Whitworth set the bar and pace of playing on the Rams offensive line by putting in an All-Pro season in just his first year in Horns. He would go on to play for the team for a total of five seasons, competing in the NFL Playoffs in four of those seasons. He would start nine games for the Rams, appear in two Super Bowls, and finally won Super Bowl LVI in a game against his former team, the Cincinatti Bengals. In 2021, his final year in the NFL, he would also earn honors as the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

9: Doug France

The Rams have built a reputation over the span of time by fielding a ruthless defense, a mechanized ground assault, and offensive linemen who seem to have the ability to move mountains. And yes, 6-foot-5, 270-pound Doug France checks all the boxes of an outstanding offensive lineman. France played seven glorious seasons for the Rams, retired, and then unretired to play one more season for the Houston Oilers.

He was a two-time Pro Bowler and earned second-team All-Pro honors as well. He was a collegiate tight end who transitioned to left tackle and was described by NFL sportswriter Joel Buchsbaum as:

"A great athlete with amazing quickness and backward mobility. A dominant blocker who manhandles defensive ends."

Joel Buchsbaum

While extremely talented, France was not cut out for the mentality needed to flourish in the NFL trenches. Had he played longer, he would likely have earned a higher sport on this list.