FEBRUARY 3 • THERAMS.COM
OMAR SPEIGHTS #48 - LINEBACKER - LOS ANGELES RAMS
66 TCKL •
0 INT •
0 SCK
66 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
2024 Breakout: How LB Omar Speights ascended to a starting role as an undrafted rookie Linebacker Omar Speights did extra film work throughout his rookie year in order to claim and hold onto a starting spot as an undrafted rook...
Starts 12 games in 2024 Speights finished the 2024 regular season with 67 tackles (37 solo) and two pass defenses across 17 games and added 11 tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble across the Rams' tw...
Impact Speights signed with the Rams in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent out of LSU. He was limited to special-teams work through the first six games of the regular season, but he made his first career NFL start in Week 7 against the Raiders due to Troy Reeder's (hamstring) injury. Speights started in the final nine contests of the regular season and in the Rams' two postseason games alongside Christian Rozeboom. Speights could have the inside track on the second starting inside linebacker job next to Rozeboom heading into the 2025 campaign.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Ties season high in tackles Speights recorded 10 tackles (five solo) during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Cardinals.
Impact The rookie linebacker was busy against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, tying Kamren Curl for the team lead in tackles. Speights currently has 64 tackles (36 solo) and two pass defenses on the campaign, with the majority of that production coming after earning an expanded role starting in Week 8.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHTS: Jared Verse, Omar Speights & rest of Rams' defense stops Cardinals RB James Conner in his tracks on fourth-down attempt Outside linebacker Jared Verse, inside linebacker Omar Speights and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams' defense stops Arizona Cardinals runnin...
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
HIGHLIGHTS: ILB Omar Speights denies Jets RB Breece Hall for fourth-down stop Los Angeles Rams rookie inside linebacker Omar Speights tackles New York Jets running back Breece Hall on fourth down for a turnover on down...
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Racks up seven tackles Thursday Speights recorded seven tackles (three solo) during Thursday's 12-6 win at San Francisco.
Impact For the fourth time in his last six games, Speights managed to collect seven-plus tackles in Week 15. With that said, he's still clearly behind Christian Rozeboom in the pecking order for snaps at inside linebacker going into a Week 16 tilt against the Jets.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Speights, Jared Verse & Blake Corum reflect on win over Bills & preparing for TNF | Locker Room Interviews Los Angeles Rams rookie inside linebacker Omar Speights (0:00), outside linebacker Jared Verse (3:56), and running back Blake Corum (6:40) r...
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Registers four tackles in win Speights recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Bills.
Impact Speights was able to finished tied for second on the team in takedowns behind only cornerback Darious Williams, who secured six stops. The rookie linebacker has now compiled 42 total tackles (24 solo) and a pass defensed over 13 contests in 2024.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Allen jukes Omar Speights out of his way on 17-yard scramble | Bills at Rams Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen jukes Los Angeles Rams rookie linebacker Omar Speights out of his way on a 17-yard scramble.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Kyren Williams, Omar Speights & more Rams players unbox their custom cleats | My Cause My Cleats Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams, offensive lineman Rob Havenstein, inside linebacker Omar Speights, and more players unbox thei...
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Career-high 10 tackles Speights recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and a pass defended during Sunday's 21-14 win against the Saints.
Impact It was another impressive week on the stat sheet for the undrafted free agent, who has stepped in for Troy Reeder (hamstring), who has yet to return to the field after a stint on injured reserve. If Reeder still isn't ready to return next week, a tough task for Speights is on tap, with Josh Allen and the Bills coming to town.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to play significant role Speights recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Eagles.
Impact The 2024 undrafted free agent has now made at least six tackles in three straight games since replacing the injured Troy Reeder (hamstring). Reeder was eligible to return for Sunday night's matchup with the Eagles, but he remained on injured reserve. If he can't return in time for next week's matchup with the Saints, Speights should be in line to play on a majority of the defensive snaps for the fourth game in a row.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rams 360: Cooper Kupp Mic'd Up on MNF, Omar Speights on Rams Revealed, The "Les Snead" Show & more On this week's episode of Rams 360, watch general manager Les Snead recap performances in Week 10, learn more about the undrafted rookie ins...
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Omar Speights on going from being undrafted to an NFL starter and how fellow LB Christian Rozeboom has helped pave the way for him | Featured on Rams Revealed Ep. 126 Los Angeles Rams rookie linebacker Omar Speights has become a fan favorite in the early months of the season, as they have anticipated his o...
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Omar Speights on Philly roots, college career & journey being undrafted | Rams Revealed On this episode of Rams Revealed, Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Omar Speights speaks on his Philadelphia roots, college career in the P...
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE
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Leads team in tackles Speights recorded eight tackles (six solo), including a tackle for loss, during Sunday's 23-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact An expanded role in the absence of Troy Reeder (hamstring) led to a big day on the stat sheet for the 2024 UDFA, whose eight tackles were easily a season best. Speights was on the field for 39 snaps on defense, nearly equal to Byron Young and Jared Verse, and will likely keep hold of his newfound role on defense against a Patriots offense averaging the lowest number of yards per game (271.1) in the NFL in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Speights' extra film work is translating to on-field production in increased role Rams undrafted rookie linebacker Omar Speights watches a lot of extra film, which has led to significant production in an increased role wit...
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Bigger role incoming? Speights is expected to start in the place of Troy Reeder (hamstring), who was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Speights saw his first defensive action of the season in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Vikings, recording four total tackles across 42 snaps (22 defensive and 20 on special teams). Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Thursday that he was "pleased" with Speight's play, suggesting he could be in for a larger role with Reeder sidelined for the immediate future. Expect Speights to serve as the Rams' top left inside linebacker in Week 9, when the team travels to Seattle.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Speights on making the Rams' 53-man roster: 'It's great feeling' Rookie inside linebacker Omar Speights expected to contribute on special teams, potentially defense after earning spot.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Makes final roster General manager Les Snead announced Monday that Speights will make the Rams' final roster, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Impact Speights signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in May and managed to show enough talent to earn a spot on the final roster. With Ernest Jones not practicing and seeking a trade, Speights could end up seeing significant playing time early on during the regular season.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rams News: Les Snead Explains Decision to Bench Undrafted Free Agent in Preseason Finale Les Snead explains the decision to keep undrafted free agent Omar Speights off the field in the preseason finale for strategic reasons.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
5 interesting stats from Rams' preseason win over Chargers: Stetson Bennett leads the way, Omar Speights makes defensive stops Here are five interesting stats from the Rams' 13-9 win over the Chargers, led by quarterback Stetson Bennett's second-straight 200-yard gam...
AUGUST 19, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
HIGHLIGHTS: Rams LB Omar Speights makes his presence felt on kickoff against the Chargers Los Angeles Rams linebacker Omar Speights makes his presence felt with a physical hit on kickoff against the LA Chargers in Week 2 of the 20...
AUGUST 18, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
