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  • May 3, 2023 at 3:05 pm #143993
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    There are so many Rams UDFAs that keeping up with them can’t be confined to one thread. Anticipating that, I initiate this thread plus a UDFAs on offense thread and a UDFAs on special teams thread.

    If you have a link or article or tweet or comment of your own about UDFAs that covers both offense and defense, that would probably go in the original draft-day thread on UDFAs.

    The original draft-day thread on UDFAs is here: UDFAs

    The UDFAs on offense thread is here: tracking Rams UDFAs: offense

    The UDFAS on special teams thread is here: tracking Rams UDFAs: special teams

    If you want to hunt for a particular draft thread, use this resource: Guide/links for all draft & UDFA threads

    May 3, 2023 at 3:34 pm #143997
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    May 3, 2023 at 7:02 pm #144011
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    May 27, 2023 at 10:36 pm #144251
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    from https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/5/27/23739681/rams-undrafted-free-agents-rashad-torrence
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    The Draft Network’s Justin Melo says that safety Rashad Torrence II out of Florida has a good chance to make the Rams final roster. Here’s what Melo had to say about the Rams undrafted free agents and Torrence in particular,

    “Former Florida safety Rashad Torrence II is the standout among the group. Torrence could play himself into a significant year-one role…Torrence was a versatile playmaker at Florida, lining up at several different positions. He especially thrived when playing as a deep safety. Seeing the offensive action develop from a bird’s-eye view allowed Torrence to come downhill and make a bunch of tackles in the box. Football IQ and play recognition led to three interceptions for Torrence. He also proved capable of covering tight ends in man-coverage scenarios…In Raheem Morris’ defense, Torrence best projects to play near the line of scrimmage due to his limited athletic profile. It’s a role Torrence can carve a successful career out of. Write off Torrence at your own peril…The Rams’ depth chart is completely barren of proven talent at the safety position. It’s headed for an equal-opportunity summer with a may-the-best-man-win approach. Torrence possesses an opportunity to start for the Rams this season

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    from https://www.nfl.com/prospects/rashad-torrence-ii/3200544f-5269-4955-846e-142194cb85e8

    Analysis
    By Lance Zierlein
    Overview
    Free safety with adequate athleticism but a lack of top-end speed and explosiveness on tape. Torrence understands the game and has a safety’s feel for leverage and caution when needed. He’s generally around the action and in position, but he needs to become a much more consistent wrap-up tackler. He can be opportunistic but is unlikely to create ball production at a high level as a pro due to his lack of instincts and burst. Torrence’s athletic testing at the NFL Scouting Combine could force him to compete for a roster spot as an undrafted player.
    Strengths
    • Plays with good eye balance from split safety.
    • Looks to jar ball loose from pass-catchers.
    • Fluid lateral movement in coverage underneath.
    • Operates with smart angles to ball as a high safety.
    • Runs the alley with appropriate pursuit leverage.
    • Searches the scrum looking for running back leakage.
    Weaknesses
    • Fails to gain ground quickly from an upright backpedal.
    • Average reactive quickness and change of direction.
    • Unable to find second gear for deep ball recovery.
    • Below-average burst to close on the ball.
    • Allowed too many yards after contact as run defender.
    • Needs improvement closing out and running through the ball-carrier.
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