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Puka Nacua Headlines Four Rams on 2023 All-Rookie Team
The Los Angeles Rams had their fair share of rookies make big impacts this season, and four of those youngsters have been recognized on this year's All-Rookie Team.- JONAH MORGAN
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The Los Angeles Rams got a lot of production from their rookies this season, and it's only right that they got recognized for their accomplishments this year.
The 2023 All-Rookie Team was announced recently, and the Rams are tied for the most players on the team with the Detroit Lions. Two players on offense and two on defense appeared on the roster for Los Angeles, with each playing a big role on both sides of the ball this season.
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The two players on offense are breakout wide receiver Puka Nacua and guard Steve Avila. Nacua's numbers speak for themselves, as he finished fourth in the NFL in receiving yards and made the All-Pro second team.
And even though offensive linemen often don't get the recognition they deserve, Avila was widely known as one of the best interior blockers in the entire league this year.
On the defensive side, edge rusher Byron Young and defensive tackle Kobie Turner made it onto the All-Rookie team. Young was the player that the Rams drafted with the third-round pick that they got in the trade for Matthew Stafford, and he had a solid season, finishing with eight sacks. Turner also had a great rookie season, tying future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald's franchise rookie record for sacks with nine.
Rams Rookie Class: NFL's Best in 2023?
Nobody is happier with the Rams rookie class than head coach Sean McVay, who raved about the young guys who could be the future of the franchise.
"I've been really pleased with them," McVay said. "It's been a real positive and I think we've found some guys that can be cornerstones or guys that are going to continue to be building blocks for years to come."
Ethan Evans also made 2nd team punter
