The Rams already took care of the headline move at cornerback this offseason, but the last spot in the room is still very much open.
Los Angeles went into the offseason and pulled in two new starters from the Kansas City Chiefs’ secondary, trading for All-Pro Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson in free agency. That immediately settled the top-end picture at the position. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is set to be a starter in 2025, and Josh Wallace should have a role after his workload grew last season when he moved to nickel while Quentin Lake was injured.
Even with those pieces in place, the math is still awkward. That’s only four corners, and the Rams usually keep five on the roster. With Ahkello Witherspoon, Cobie Durant, Darious Williams, Derion Kendrick, and Roger McCreary gone, the final spot is up for grabs and the clock is already running.
There’s room for more additions before camp gets here, since the Rams still have several openings to reach the 90-man training camp limit. For now, though, the competition is centered on a group of undrafted free agents trying to carve out a path.
Cam Lampkin looks like the name with the best chance to break through. He signed with the Rams two seasons ago, played in four games as a rookie on special teams, and then spent all of 2025 on the practice squad. Lampkin also showed some ability in last preseason, and that year of familiarity with the organization gives him a real edge heading into the fight for a roster spot.
Al'zillion Hamilton is another one to watch. He was projected as a Day 3 pick in the 2026 draft, and at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds he isn’t built as a physical corner, but he brings strong instincts and technique.
Alex Johnson is back in the mix as well. The 2024 UDFA is a versatile defensive back who can handle nickel duties and also play as a rotational safety. He bounced around with the Giants, Colts, and Titans before landing on the Rams’ practice squad in November, and his return suggests the coaching staff saw something worth keeping around.
Then there are the rookies Nyzier Fourqurean and Drey Norwood, both of whom deserve attention despite going undrafted. They have good size, solid college résumés, and the Rams brought them in for a reason.
In the end, this isn’t just about finding the most talented body. The Rams have to find the corner who fits best with everyone else in the secondary. Communication, coordination, chemistry, cooperation - those matter just as much as athletic ability.
When training camp opens, the Rams will have about six weeks before the season starts to sort through the options and decide who earns that fifth cornerback spot.
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