There are few things more valuable to an NFL defense than a steady tackler. Linebackers capable of wrestling down the league’s swiftest talents are worth their weight in gold. Rams LB Nate Landman is cut from this tradition. The 6-3, 234-pound force is a daunting prospect for opposing runners to meet in open space. He feels even worse, inflicting punishment whenever he gets his hands on ball carriers. Landman is physical yet agile, blessed with hulking strength and quick feet. That’s no coincidence; Landman owes many of his traits to his father, who was quite the athlete in his own right. Landman's roots are eye-catching, especially...
