What draft experts said about Rams DT Tim Keenan III in scouting reports
Here's what experts said about new Rams DT Tim Keenan III before the draft.
With their final pick in the 2026 draft, the Los Angeles Rams took one of Ty Simpson's teammates at Alabama: nose tackle Tim Keenan III . He immediately becomes one of the biggest players on the team, weighing in at 327 pounds with a 6-1 frame, bolstering the defensive line behind Poona Ford and others. Keenan was dominant in 2024 while with the Crimson Tide before taking a step back last season, causing his stock to slip.
But the Rams have a vision for him up front and believe he can help them, particularly as a run stopper. Leading up to the draft, Lance Zierlein of NFL. com and The Athletic's Dane Brugler released scouting reports for Keenan, discussing his strengths and weaknesses.
Zierlein projected him to be a sixth/seventh-round prospect, while Brugler gave him a sixth/seventh-round grade. Here's what each expert wrote about Keenan in pre-draft scouting reports. Lance Zierlein, NFL.
com Keenan is a girthy nose tackle with average talent and upside. He has the frame/play strength to take on blocks and fight for ground with reasonable success. However, a lack of length limits his ability to command the point of attack with a quick punch-and-shed.