The Rams used their seventh selection in the 2024 NFL Draft on Stanford kicker Joshua Karty, who was chosen in the sixth round, 209th overall.
Here's what you should know about him:
1) Training ties to a former Rams kicker
Karty trained with the same kicking specialist who works with former Rams kicker Matt Gay.
2) One of multiple Senior Bowl participants in this year's class
The annual college all-star event in Mobile, Alabama has been a good resource for the Rams, and it counted Karty among its participants this year.
Besides Karty, it also featured Rams 2024 draftees Braden Fiske, Kamren Kinchens, Brennan Jackson, Tyler Davis and Beaux Limmer.
3) Rams were his desired destination
Karty said he wanted to stay on the West Coast and liked Los Angeles. On top of that, his mom told The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue at the Senior Bowl that she hoped the Rams would pick him.
Sure enough, it worked out to both of their likings.
With the 209th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected Stanford kicker Joshua Karty. Take a look through the best photos from his time at Stanford.
STANFORD, CA - OCTOBER 28: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Washington and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Joshua Karty and Connor Weselman during a game between Notre Dame and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stanford, California.
BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 13: Joshua Karty #43 of the Stanford Cardinal kicks a point after try during a game between Stanford Football and University of Colorado at Folsom Field on October 13, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.
HONOLULU, HI - SEPTEMBER 1: Joshua Karty #43 and Scotty Edwards #21 of the Stanford Cardinal during a game between Stanford Football and University of Hawai'i at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex on September 1, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Arizona and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - Joshua Karty during a game between Notre Dame and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joshua Karty and Connor Weselman during a game between Sacramento State and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Oregon and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California.
STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Arizona and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Stanford, California.
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STANFORD, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Joshua Karty during a game between University of Arizona and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Stanford, California.
4) Stanford family history
Karty's mom broke the news of being pregnant with him to his dad at Stanford Stadium. Karty's dad also went to grad school there and met his mom at Stanford's campus.
5) Ping pong
According to his Stanford bio, Karty was the founder and president of Elon (North Carolina) Western Alamance High School's ping pong club.
