Eric Williams· Aug 30, 2026
Williams lays out the Rams' projected starting defensive line for the season with Donald back: Myles Garrett and Byron Young on the edge, with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Aaron Donald inside. He also suggests the group could be the NFL's most dominant front.
“The penciled-in front five for Los Angeles now includes edge rushers Byron Young and Garrett, with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside.”
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It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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- Depth Chart CallsMyles GarrettLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Myles Garrett to be 1st on the depth chart
“The penciled-in front five for Los Angeles now includes edge rushers Byron Young and Garrett, with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKobie TurnerLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Kobie Turner to be 1st on the depth chart
“with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAaron DonaldLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Aaron Donald to be 1st on the depth chart
“The penciled-in front five for Los Angeles now includes edge rushers Byron Young and Garrett, with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsByron YoungLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Byron Young to be 1st on the depth chart
“The penciled-in front five for Los Angeles now includes edge rushers Byron Young and Garrett, with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBraden FiskeLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Braden Fiske to be 1st on the depth chart
“with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Donald inside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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