The Rams used their eighth selection in the 2024 NFL Draft on Texas wide receiver Joshua Karty, who was chosen in the sixth round, 213th overall.
Here's what you should know about him:
1) Wide range of occupations between him and his brothers
Whittington has brother who is a country western singer, another who is a body builder, and another who is a fighter pilot.
2) Did it at all in high school
Whittington earned all-state honors as a wide receiver, defensive back, kick returner, all-purpose player and in academics while at Cuero (Texas) High School.
3) Football is family
Whittington's older brother, Quincey, played running back at SMU, while his uncle, Arthur, played at SMU and won a Super Bowl with the Oakland Raiders.
With the 213th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington. Take a look through the best photos from his time at Texas.
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) competes against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) walks the field during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Texas' Jordan Whittington (4) runs for a long gain after a catch against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) during an NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette , Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) celebrates a touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4)
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Texas' Jordan Whittington (4) runs for a long gain after a catch against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
4) Resilient
A well-regarded national recruit, Whittington initially played running back at Texas but battled injuries his first few years. He overcame them and became a critical part of not only the Longhorns' wide receiver room but program as a whole.
"Because of the experience he had in his time here, the fact that he changed positions, and all that he's overcome, he's really a resilient player," Sarkisian said after Whittington was drafted by the Rams. "That's something he's helped so many young players with and a big part of who he is as an unselfish and supportive teammate."
5) Longhorns in the league
Whittington was the 11th and final Texas player selected in this year's draft, a total which set a new program record.
