Avila Drafted in the 2nd Round by the Rams
4/28/2023 7:09:00 PM | Football
TCU offensive lineman was a 2022 Consensus All-American
KANSAS CITY -- TCU offensive lineman Steve Avila was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Rams in Friday night's NFL Draft.
As the 36th overall pick, Avila is the first TCU offensive lineman to be drafted that high since Guy Morriss as the 28th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973.
Avila joins fellow TCU graduate and offensive lineman Joe Noteboom on the Rams. Avila is the third Horned Frog drafted by the Rams in the last six years.
Avila is the first TCU player to be a consensus All-American since wide receiver Josh Doctson in 2015.
A Team Captain and anchor of an offensive line that paved the way for one of the nation's most prolific attacks, Avila started all 15 games at left guard this season after starting 11 contests at center in 2021. He also made starts at right guard and right tackle in his career.
A two-time All-Big 12 selection, Avila was also the 2022 Honorable Mention Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. He did not allow a sack his final two years and led all TCU players on offense with 1,044 snaps played this season.
TCU's 2023 NFL Draft Picks
Quentin Johnston, WR, First Round, Los Angeles Chargers
Steve Avila, OL, Second Round, Los Angeles Rams
As the 36th overall pick, Avila is the first TCU offensive lineman to be drafted that high since Guy Morriss as the 28th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973.
Avila joins fellow TCU graduate and offensive lineman Joe Noteboom on the Rams. Avila is the third Horned Frog drafted by the Rams in the last six years.
Avila is the first TCU player to be a consensus All-American since wide receiver Josh Doctson in 2015.
A Team Captain and anchor of an offensive line that paved the way for one of the nation's most prolific attacks, Avila started all 15 games at left guard this season after starting 11 contests at center in 2021. He also made starts at right guard and right tackle in his career.
A two-time All-Big 12 selection, Avila was also the 2022 Honorable Mention Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. He did not allow a sack his final two years and led all TCU players on offense with 1,044 snaps played this season.
TCU's 2023 NFL Draft Picks
Quentin Johnston, WR, First Round, Los Angeles Chargers
Steve Avila, OL, Second Round, Los Angeles Rams
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