Don’t forget about Kamren Kinchens
Kamren Kinchens is getting lost amid Rams’ offseason defensive additions. Don’t forget about him.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams stands for the national anthem prior to the NFC Divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kamren Kinchens is getting lost in the shuffle amid the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive additions this offseason. While the secondary should be significantly better with Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson in the fold, Kinchens is one of football’s best young safeties.
According to Pro Football Focus (PFF) grading and metrics, Kinchens finished as the eighth-highest graded player at his position in 2025. In terms of coverage grade alone, Kinchens rises to fifth behind Antonio Johnson, Kyle Hamilton, Bryan Cook, and Jalen Pitre. Ranking immediately after Kinchens in defensive grade is his running mate at safety, Kamren Curl.
Curl was PFFs second-highest graded run defender the position. While the Rams enjoy having two top-ten safeties, Kinchens’ coverage skills are generally considered higher value. He’s an ascending player that improved from his rookie season and could still have some remaining room for growth.
Kamren Kinchens 2 INT vs SEA on Sunday. Ball hawk. pic.