The son of a former NFL linebacker himself, Baylor product and the Rams' 2015 NFL Draft seventh-round pick Bryce Hager is trying to keep that legacy going.
Middle linebacker has been an intriguing position for the Rams in recent years.
On one hand, you have ultra-durable James Laurinaitis as your starter. JL55 is a leader on the defense and is one of the hardest working players in the NFL. Superlatives aside, depth has been a major concern behind Laurinaitis pretty much since he's been drafted.
Now Bryce Hager is the latest in a line of late round draft picks in the attempt to fill that backup role.