Rams Sign 3 Draft Picks; Can Zach Evans Start Over Cam Akers?

The Los Angeles Rams have signed three sixth-round picks, Zach Evans, Ochaun Mathis, and Tre'Vious Hodges-Tomlinson

Matt Galatzan | Jul 1, 2023

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Heading into the weekend, the Los Angeles Rams had the most unsigned draft picks in the NFL.

But on Saturday, according to reports, progress has been made on that front, with the Rams signing their sixth-round picks - Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, Ochaun Mathis, and Zach Evans to their rookie contracts, according to reports.

Hodges-Tomlinson, the reigning Jim Thorpe Award winner, signed a $4.03 million deal with a $199,852 signing bonus. He was also a three-time all-Big 12 selection in his career. and a first-team All-American in 2022.

Mathis, who was a teammate of Hodges-Tomlinson over the majority of that time at TCU, earned a $4.02 million deal with a $182,468 signing bonus. He finished his college career with 16 sacks, 31 tackles for loss, and 181 total tackles.

Last but certainly not least, Evans will earn $3.9 million with a $133,332 signing bonus on his new deal.

Last season with the Rebels, Evans ran for 936 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 144 touches, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. The Houston,l native also proved to have steady hands, hauling in 12 receptions for 119 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Evans is expected to compete alongside Cam Akers, newly signed Sony Michel, and Kyren Williams for carries in Los Angeles' backfield.

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Published Jul 1, 2023

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