Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando

Vobora

The Rams have named David Vobora, labeled "Mr. Irrelevant" as the last player selected in the 2008 draft class, to start at linebacker in the season opener against the Seahawks.

I've seen Vobora play on special teams and in spurts at linebacker. That isn't much to go on. Vobora grew up in the Northwest. Here's what Scouts Inc. said about him entering the 2008 draft:

Strengths: Adequate size and tall enough to add some bulk to frame. Plays with a mean streak and doesn't shy away from contact. Reads keys, rarely takes false steps and locates the ball carrier quickly. Keeps head up and shows adequate lateral mobility when flowing outside. Takes adequate angles to the ball, has adequate range and is relentless pursuit. Breaks down in space, wraps up upon contact and is a reliable open field tackler. Gets good depth and reads quarterback's eyes when asked to drop into zone coverage. Stays disciplined and rarely gets caught out of position. Has special teams' experience and should make immediate contributions in that facet of the game. Team captain during senior season and is a leader on the field.

Weaknesses: Plays too upright and has some problems holding ground when teams run at him. Has adequate but not great upper body strength, doesn't deliver a powerful punch and takes to long to shed blocks. Weight fluctuates, has a hard time keeping weight on frame and gets engulfed when playing at a lighter weight. Takes too long to open hips when forced to turn and run and lacks the second gear to recover once caught in a trail position. Doesn't explode out of cuts and is going to have problems holding up in man coverage. Lacks ideal ball skills and isn't a playmaker in coverage.

Overall: In his first three seasons at Idaho (2004-'06), Vobora appeared in all 35 games (21 starts) had 194 tackles (15.5 for losses), two sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception and four pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, he played all 12 games and piled up 148 tackles (6.5 for losses), one sack, one forced fumble and an interception. Vobora didn't miss a game in his Vandals career. Vobora doesn't have any notable physical attributes but he's smart, tenacious and just athletic enough to develop into an effective reserve linebacker who also contributes on special teams. He projects as a late round pick.

Vobora compared himself to Freddy Keiaho when asked during an ESPN chat to compare himself with an NFL player. The Rams are quite a bit younger on defense with Vobora, 23, in the lineup instead of the recently released Chris Draft, 33.