Nate Landman was an offseason addition of the Los Angeles Rams that went mostly unnoticed by the NFL world, however, the fifth-year middle linebacker has made quite the impression on the team’s coaching staff and defensive unit as a whole. Landman, who’s path to the NFL has looked different than most being born outside of the United States in Zimbabwe, is one of the few veteran on an otherwise very young LA defense. Recently, his leadership was recognized as he was named a team captain and bestowed the green dot on his helmet, meaning he will be calling the defensive plays on the field.

“I think it says a lot about him,” head coach Sean McVay said about Landman being named a captain. He continued:

“I think he has really high emotional intelligence in terms of coming in, to be able to ask

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