Rams Rookies Ratings: Did 'Madden 24' Get Avila & Stetson Right?

The Los Angeles Rams are counting on a large 2023 draft class to help them rebound after a disappointing 2022 season. What's "Madden'' think of the group?

For the Los Angeles Rams to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2022, they'll need quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Aaron Donald each to have better luck staying healthy than they did a season ago. 

But for a team that appears to be especially top-heavy on paper, Los Angeles will also need a few pieces from their 14-man draft class to make an immediate impact in 2023. 

The draft class put together by general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay each learned their initial ratings for "Madden NFL 24" this week, with second-round pick Steve Avila the highest-rated player at 71. Avila, a TCU product, is expected to be the starting left guard in 2023 as the Rams try to do a better job of protecting Stafford than they did a season ago. 

Perhaps the most notable player in the 2023 NFL Draft class for the Rams is quarterback Stetson Bennett. After a decorated collegiate career at Georgia, Bennett was taken by the Rams in the fourth round to back up another former Bulldog in Stafford. The ratings adjusters at EA Sports evidently aren't especially high on Bennett, as he will begin 2023 as a 62. 

Here's a look at the Madden ratings for the other 12 players selected by the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft. 

- Outside Linebacker Byron Young: 68

- Defensive End Kobie Turner: 68

- Outside Linebacker Nick Hampton: 67

- Right Tackle Warren McClendon: 65

- Tight End Davis Allen: 64

- Wide Receiver Puka Nacua: 67

- Cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson: 67

- Outside Linebacker Ochaun Mathis: 64

- Running Back Zach Evans: 67

- Punter Ethan Evans: 68

- Safety Jason Taylor II: 65

- Defensive Tackle Desjuan Johnson: 62

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