HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. – By the time Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft wrapped, the Rams' draft class leaned toward defense.
That became the case with the selection of Miami (Florida) defensive back Kamren Kinchens with the 99th overall pick in the third round Friday night.
The 5-foot-11, 203-pound Kinchens finished tied for the sixth-most interceptions in the FBS last season with five and also tied for the team lead in pass breakups with five. A 10-game starter in 2023, he also chipped in 59 total tackles en route to First-Team All-ACC honors.
In 2022, he was an Associated Press First-Team All-American after tying for third in the FBS with six interceptions, giving him 11 picks over his final two collegiate season.
Picking Kinchens means three of the Rams' first four in this year's draft have gone toward defensive players, joining Jared Verse (19th overall, first round) and Braden Fiske (39th overall, second round).
More to come on theRams.com.
With the 99th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected Miami defensive back Kamren Kinchens. Take a look through the best photos from his time at Miami.
Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (24) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami's safety Kamren Kinchens (5) celebrates recovering the ball fumbled by Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (not shown) with Miami's defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte (81) and Miami's defensive back Davonte Brown (7) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
FILE - Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (24) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kamren Kinchens was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Miami's safety Kamren Kinchens (5) celebrates recovering the ball fumbled by Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (not shown) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Georgia Tech running back Hassan Hall avoids tackle by Miami safety Kamren Kinchens in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
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Miami safety Kamren Kinchens (5) does drills before an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
