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          Without a first-rounder, Rams' draft picks are a work in progress

          Joseph Noteboom is still developing for the Rams but has show the ability to play guard and tackle. John Rivera/Icon Sportswire
          • Lindsey Thiry, ESPNAug 22, 2018, 12:00 PM
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              Lindsey Thiry is a national NFL reporter for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2018 to cover the Los Angeles Rams after two years of covering them for the Los Angeles Times, and has also covered the Chargers for ESPN. She previously covered the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow her on Twitter/X @LindseyThiry.

          A breakdown of the Los Angeles Rams 2018 draft class and its progress after three weeks of training camp:

          Joseph Noteboom OL, third round: Noteboom was drafted to develop at left tackle. He’s doing that and is also a contender to fill in at guard this season. Sean McVay said he has performed well in run and pass protection. The Rams are high on his versatility.

          Brian Allen, OL, fourth round: Allen was drafted to develop at center. He took some reps with starters during a veteran’s day off at training camp. Jared Goff said he did well, but was experiencing some rookie growing pains.

          John Franklin-Myers, DE, fourth round: Franklin-Myers did not play in Week 1 of the preseason because of a sore shoulder, but McVay said he’s “shown up” throughout camp and has impressed coaches with his pass-rush ability.

          Micah Kiser, LB, fifth round: Kiser led the Rams in tackles in Week 1 of the preseason. He’s shown good instincts, but it will be difficult for him to crack the rotation at linebacker.

          Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB, fifth round: Okoronkwo was expected to compete for a spot in the rotation, but underwent foot surgery in May and was placed on the PUP list at the outset of training camp.

          John Kelly, RB, sixth round: Kelly was a standout player in Week 1 of the preseason, rushing for 77 yards in 13 carries -- including a 40 yarder. He was also a workhorse in Week 2. Kelly’s performances should earn him a roster spot.

          Jamil Demby, OL, sixth round: Demby played in 66 percent of the snaps in the second preseason game against the Raiders. He has played tackle and guard throughout camp. McVay called him a raw player.

          Sebastian Joseph-Day, DL, sixth round: Joseph-Day’s most memorable performance was when he worked at nose tackle and stood up center John Sullivan, creating a short-lived standoff at training camp.

          Trevon Young, OLB, sixth round: Young played in 40 percent of the snaps against the Raiders, but did not record a tackle. Young has not distinguished himself among during camp.

          Travin Howard, LB, seventh round: Howard suffered an ankle injury at the beginning of training camp that has taken longer than anticipated to recover from, McVay said.

          Justin Lawler, OLB, seventh round: Lawler was slowed at the start of training camp because of a leg issue but has been productive since his return and is in the rotation with starters. He forced a fumble against the Raiders.