Rookie OT Isaiah Battle is Officially a Ram

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Rookie offensive tackle Isaiah Battle is officially a Ram!

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Rams sign Isaiah Battle
Posted by Mike Florio on July 27, 2015, 7:47 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/27/rams-sign-isaiah-battle/

When the Colts signed a pair of third-round picks on Friday, all 2015 draft picks were under contract. On Monday, the entire 2015 supplemental draft class agreed to terms.

It was a class of one.

The Rams have announced that Clemson tackle Isaiah Battle is under contract, 18 days after being taken in the fifth-round of the supplemental selection process.

The Rams gave up their corresponding pick for 2016 to get Battle, and they undoubtedly gave Battle a slotted contract based on the contract given to the player taken in the same spot during the regular 2015 draft.
 

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Can I say this one more time...Imagine (especially after my secret crush Wichmann was placed on PUP today)...IMAGINE, this guy & La'el Collins..behind Jamon Brown & Rob Havenstein!!!!!!!!!....Now, I know, it's over, but it's still cool to dream right?!?
 

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Wichmann being put on the PUP list the same day battle signs? Maybe Battle just went ahead on the depth chart.
 

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I'm trying not to be negative about all of this but I see Alex Barron written all over him. I hope I am wrong!
 

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bubbaramfan thinking about devious means:
Wichmann being put on the PUP list the same day battle signs? Maybe Battle just went ahead on the depth chart.
You seem highly suspicious that it's not a coincidence. I like that thinking. Might be true. :LOL:
 

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Corbin seeing similarities:
I'm trying not to be negative about all of this but I see Alex Barron written all over him.
Take your meds Corbin. You're thinking like me. :LOL: That thought crossed my mind too. :unsure:
 

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Had to watch some more Battle highlights. The kid plays stout on both sides of the line and has a very good punch (illegal punch not withstanding). He also locks on really well without letting the defender into his body. I think some said he is a waste bender but it didn't seem to negatively affect his game all that much in what I've seen. I think the guy is going to be very good and if he doesn't take over a starting OT spot in 2016, that likely means we have a pretty damn good duo out there. Either way, I think we have our bookends and a very good swing tackle for years to come.
 

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For a 5th rounder it's all good if he even ends up being a backup depth player. If he turns into a possible starter it's another great pick by Snead.
 

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So........what are the details here? Is Battle going to be in camp this year? Is he going to take up a roster spot this year? I'm still a little confused as to his status.
 

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Ramhusker with the 63 thousand dollar question:
So........what are the details here? Is Battle going to be in camp this year? Is he going to take up a roster spot this year? I'm still a little confused as to his status.
I'm not sure anyone knows. We'll find out more Friday though.
 

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So........what are the details here? Is Battle going to be in camp this year? Is he going to take up a roster spot this year? I'm still a little confused as to his status.
I'm sure he is going to take up a roster spot on the 53. I highly doubt the Rams risk putting him on the practice squad and there is no red shirt program in the NFL. I was confused by the whole red shirt idea. I suppose that means he likely won't dress for any games this season. If Wichmann is on the PUP list, that may change his status but I think it's a given he takes one of the 53 spots.