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With the close of the 2018 NFL Draft, 11 college prospects can now call themselves Los Angeles Rams.
After a draft haul that saw the franchise make moves to acquire 10 selections in Day 3 alone, the Rams were able to replenish depth at multiple positions — bringing in several new, dynamic playmakers.
And now that the big event has come and past, therams.com will be taking a look at each member of the club’s 2018 Draft Class.
The Rams brought in three new offensive linemen through the 2018 NFL Draft. After picking up left tackle Joseph Noteboom and center Brian Allen, L.A. rounded out the group by selecting Jamil Demby — a first-team FCS All-American tackle out of Maine.
Demby anchored the Black Bears offensive line for four seasons, appearing in 42 games throughout his college career. After an impressive showing in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl, Demby left his mark on several scouts by proving himself against some of the top college prospects in the nation.
And while he spent the better part of his college career at left tackle, Demby is ready to demonstrate his versatility on the line, eager to fix “the little things,” and contribute wherever the Rams may need him.
Here is Jamil Demby in his own words:
On the contact he had with the Rams and if he thought they were a likely candidate to take him:
“Yes, they took me in for an official [top] 30 visit. It was just a great vibe, great atmosphere there. My ex-offensive coordinator [Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Liam Coen] from this past season was there. So, me and him were in contact and just on the visit, the O-Line coach showed a high interest. It was definitely all for me. It was a great vibe. A lot of positivity within the franchise.”
On his strengths and what he thinks he can improve on as he enters the NFL:
“I feel like my versatility, my knowledge for the game and my ability to compete and be dominate against no matter what the competition is. Having that mindset and I think just really what I need to fix are the little things to bring my game up. My fluid full body motion, going from the left to the right side on the offensive line and just the little technical things and I feel like I’ll be all set.”
On if he split time on the left and right side of the offensive line in college:
“I played, pretty much, all left tackle throughout my four years of college. So, I was just used to being on the left side. But throughout this process, I‘ve been working on my versatility and from a concept standpoint, I understand the game and had some great coaching.”
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