What draft experts said about Rams DT Tim Keenan III in scouting reports

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Rams selected nose tackle Tim Keenan III in the 2026 draft, adding a 327-pound player to their defensive line. Experts projected him as a sixth/seventh-round prospect, noting his potential as a run stopper despite a dip in performance last season.

Key points

Los Angeles Rams selected Tim Keenan III in the 2026 draft
Keenan weighs 327 pounds and is 6-1 tall
Experts projected him as a sixth/seventh-round prospect
Keenan was dominant in 2024 but had a decline last season
Rams believe he can help as a run stopper

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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. He’s more block-beater than block-eater and won’t offer much as a rusher. Keenan has Day 3 value as a rotational player.