Phillips expects Micah Kiser to step into larger defensive roleMyles Simmons
When the Rams selected linebacker Micah Kiser in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, they picked up a player who could come in and immediately contribute on special teams.
A Virginia product, Kiser led the ACC in tackles for three straight seasons before entering the league, becoming only the second player to ever do so. He translated that prowess to football’s third phase at the highest level, as he was on the field for 63 percent of Los Angeles’ special teams snaps as a rookie — finishing No. 4 in the category.
But now, according to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, Kiser has a good chance to play in the Rams’ base 3-4 scheme as the second inside linebacker. Cory Littleton is still slated to be the club’s ‘Mike’ linebacker and defensive signal-caller. But Kiser could help fill the void left by the departed Mark Barron.
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