The Los Angeles Rams have two of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL. According to Pro Football Focus, at least.
Poona Ford and Kobie Turner both ranked inside PFF’s top-32 list for the 2025 season. Ford finished No. 15, while Turner reached No. 17.
“Ford didn’t crack PFF’s top interior defenders list last season, but he jumps all the way into the top 15 ahead of the 2025 campaign. His 85.3 PFF overall grade in 2024 ranked fifth among interior defenders,” Trevor Sikkema wrote. “Ford has been a good starting defensive tackle throughout his career, but he seemed to put it all together as a run defender and a pass rusher this past season.
“Turner followed up a fantastic rookie season with a solid Year 2. His 74.8 PFF overall grade was good for 11th among interior defenders, and his grade as a run defender improved from 68.8 to 74.8. He recorded nine sacks in 2023 and eight in 2024.”
Turner has been a great interior defensive lineman since he joined the Rams as a third-round pick in 2023, but the addition of Ford this offseason has turned one of L.A.’s biggest weaknesses in 2024 into one of its strengths in 2025. Ford is a great run-stopper, while Turner can get to the quarterback.
That combination of strength and production will go far against opponents with good offenses, like the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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