In the 2025 season, ex-Utah State offensive lineman Wyatt Bowles signed as an undrafted free agent to compete for a spot on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. His versatile playing style and impressive strength stood out, with Bowles showing promise as a depth piece for the Rams' offensive line. Focusing on developing his pass protection skills, Bowles aims to show his worth in the 2026 season. With competition from other linemen and a strong foundation, he has a chance to earn a spot on the practice squad.
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams lineman Wyatt Bowles during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
The Los Angeles Rams have had success developing these types of players in recent years, turning them into key depth or starters. Heading into his second season is former Utah State offensive lineman Wyatt Bowles. Bowles signed last season as an undrafted free agent and is once again set to compete this summer. He’s next in our player preview series.
Bowles spent the entirety of the 2025 season on the practice squad after signing as an undrafted free agent. He played the most preseason snaps for any Rams offensive lineman last year, appearing in all three games. Bowles played center and left guard, showing versatility. It’s going to be difficult for anybody at the bottom of the depth chart on the offensive line to make the roster.
The Rams have their starting five and their key depth is pretty set. However, the Rams like to keep a few players on the practice squad to develop. With that said, there will be a lot of competition for those spots this summer. Dylan McMahon is in his third season whileTalked a lot about Rams RB Blake Corum's shiftiness this offseason.
That's on display here. Really nice cutback on the second clip to get 11. While Bowles may just be 300 pounds, he showed good strength at guard last season. On the plays above, Bowles uses his strength to seal off the cutback lane for Corum.
Last year during the preseason, most of the attention was on Willie Lampkin. However, Bowles had a strong preseason as well and flew under the radar. Once again, it was his strength that really stood out in all three games, especially in the run game. If he can continue developing in pass protection, the Rams might have a good depth piece in Bowles.
A great showing for the UDFA, punctuated by an impressive 4th down, pushing back multiple Browns defenders for the successful QB sneak. Through the first two weeks of the preseason, Wyatt Bowles didn’t allow a single pressure in pass protection.
However, where he really stood out was in the run game. Bowles was someone who played with a nasty attitude at Utah State with great power to finish. That’s something that he consistently showed in the preseason. Again, Bowles’ most likely outcome for 2026 is landing on the practice squad.
However, the Rams brought in some competition this offseason with two players from North Carolina. With a year of experience in the offense, can Bowles do enough to separate himself and remain one of the Rams’ top developmental offensive linemen? The Rams The Rams will continue to develop Bowles and hope that he progresses similarly to Justin Dedich.
Dedich was also signed as an undrafted free agent and has earned a spot on the roster as interior depth with guard and center versatility. That is Bowles’ eventual ceiling.
However, looking at 2026, the hope will be that he can continue to develop and once again earn a spot on the practice squad. It’s going to be very difficult for Bowles to make the final roster. Justin Dedich proved his value last season and the Rams. There is a chance that Bowles could outplay Beaux Limmer and take his spot.
However, the primary focus for Bowles will be to compete with Lindberg and Blaske for a spot on the practice squad. If he can do that, Bowles becomes one of the first offensive linemen that the Rams can call up in case of injury. Blaine Grisak is the Lead Publisher for Rams on SI covering the Los Angeles Rams.
Prior to joining On Sports Illustrated, he covered the Rams for TurfShow Times, attending events such as the NFL Draft, NFL Combine, and Senior Bowl. A graduate of Northeastern University, Blaine grew up in Montana.
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