Backup offensive linemen are usually the players that opposing defenses pick on. They are thrown into the fire with little-to-no reps alongside the rest of the starters and forced into one of the toughest roles in the sport.

Therefore, it's extremely uncommon for a backup offensive lineman to enter the starting lineup sporadically and lead the league in pressure and sack rate allowed at his position. But that's what Rams offensive lineman Warren McClendon Jr. has done.

Among offensive tackles with at least 200 pass blocking snaps, McClendon has allowed the lowest pressure rate in the NFL at 1.9%, according to Next Gen Stats, and hasn't given up a sack. He's been a brick wall at one of the most important positions on the field, and one that's essential to the Rams' scheme given their pr

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