The Los Angeles Rams drafted Tennessee outside linebacker Byron Young and Wake Forest defensive lineman Kobie Turner in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. But rather than perform like late Day 2 selections, both have stepped up and performed as though they were selected on Day 1 of the draft. Turner has been particularly productive in his first two NFL seasons, leading to his taking on the role of defensive captain as well.
But the second season of the Rams' star defensive lineman did not pan out as many had hoped. Unlike his rookie season, Turner's reputation for elite production was common knowledge around the NFL.