The Rams have finished training camp at Loyola Marymount University, and with the team heading back to Woodland Hills, attention now turns to the preseason opener one week away. That next stretch will matter for a handful of players who spent camp making noise and forcing the coaches to take a longer look.
The loudest buzz belonged to rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels. He kept hauling in just about everything thrown his direction and built a strong connection with quarterback Stetson Bennett. With the WR3 job sitting behind Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, Daniels has a real chance to turn that camp momentum into an offensive role once the regular season arrives.
Cornerback was another spot where a surprise name made himself hard to ignore. The Rams needed depth behind Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and while both of those veterans had their moments, Lampkin kept popping up almost every day with one notable play after another. He entered camp as someone who could have been on the roster bubble and left it with a legitimate case for the 53-man roster.
Blake Corum also drew plenty of positive attention, though his showing felt a little less shocking. He put in a lot of work over the summer, and both the coaching staff and Kyren Williams had good things to say about it. Corum may not be poised to take over the backfield, but he looks ready for a bigger slice of the offense.
Emmanuel Forbes finished camp on an upswing as well. After the Rams claimed him off waivers in 2024, they spent last offseason trying to fold him into the defense.
Forbes had some encouraging moments, but the consistency issues that have followed him through his career showed up at times, especially against bigger, more physical wide receivers. In his second offseason program with the Rams, though, he closed strong and appears capable of giving the team quality depth even if he does not crack the starting lineup.
Stewart’s camp offered a glimpse of what the Rams hope to get from him in year two. Last season’s rookie class didn’t leave the same kind of mark as the 2023 and 2024 groups, but Stewart flashed enough to keep fans interested.
He remains behind Byron Young and Myles Garrett in the rotation, yet his speed off the edge stood out and suggested he may be ready to take another step. A deep pass rush matters, and Stewart looks like part of that picture.
Ty Simpson was supposed to make things interesting after the Rams used the 13th overall pick on the quarterback, but Stetson Bennett never really opened the door. Simpson didn’t have a bad camp, but Bennett’s command and growth kept him in front. The coaching staff repeatedly praised Bennett’s progress in the offense, and while Simpson may be the more talented player, Bennett’s familiarity with the system gave him the edge and he played well throughout camp.
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