Rams land 2-time national champion QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round

The Los Angeles Rams selected Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 128 pick.

Bennett led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022. The Georgia native will now call the site of his second national championship win, SoFi Stadium, home for the foreseeable future.

He'll serve as backup for fellow Georgia legend Matthew Stafford, who played in just nine games last season due to injury.

Bennett is the first quarterback selection the Rams have made during head coach Sean McVay's tenure.

He posted a career-best 4,128 passing yards to go along with 27 touchdowns and a 160.8 passer rating during the 2022 season.

Pre-draft profile

Bennett wasn't just along for the ride as Georgia steamrolled the competition en route to consecutive national titles. And while size, arm talent, and some decision-making inconsistencies will likely hold him back from reaching similar heights in the NFL, he should be able to carve out a nice career for himself as a backup. Bennett works the quick game effectively, throws receivers open with anticipation, and has the athleticism to get outside the pocket and make plays on the run. You could do a whole lot worse with your long-term backup QB, even if he'll turn 26 during his rookie season.

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