The Los Angeles Rams are witnessing one of their own ascend in the offense
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have developed a strong program for replacing talent with homegrown players, cultivated within a culture of positive reinforcement and team-oriented mindsets. Warren McClendon looks to be the latest talent to go from developing prospect to trusted starter, as his work has allowedAfter getting a bit of an extended run to end last season, McClendon has been phenomenal for the Rams this season as he's established himself as a true long-term solution to the future of the position.
Aug 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Warren McClendon Jr. watches from the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Leading up to Week 13, Warren McClendon Jr. ranked 6th in run blocking grade among all offensive tackles in the NFL this season , according to @PFF ," as reported by theLast week, McVay was asked if having a player like McClendon was a luxury when having to replace Rob Havenstein. “It's a luxury," stated McVay. "I think it's a tremendous credit… I’ve mentioned it before and we've talked about it, I think Rob's done such a great job. You have to give Ryan Wendell, Zak Kromer and Brian Allen a ton of credit. Also Warren, of course, because of what he's done." Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looks on during warmups before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images "It's really cool to see him just continuously work and earn the confidence through his work, not any sort of words. Rob's mentorship and guidance I think has been…I would imagine that Warren would tell you it's been very helpful. But it is a luxury and I think Warren's played really well in the times that Rob hasn't been able to go in previous games this year.”“The physical maturity of the guy in terms of going into his third year," stated LaFleur. "He was beat up that first year. Obviously, noted that he wasn't healthy out there on the practice field, not only all those reps that you can bank but he wasn't him. He wasn't up to his standard and the player that he can be." Jun 3, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur at press conference during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "I thought last year he took some strides, obviously got out there on the grass on Sundays and then as he played this year, he got better and better whether it be on the practice field and again, the experience that he's gained on Sundays. I have zero alarms in terms of him being out there because he's played good football and I know the other 10 guys on the field feel the same way.”Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Rams when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.
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