Rookie offensive lineman Bobby Evans played some big-time football at the University of Oklahoma.
He started at both right and left tackle protecting future No. 1 overall draft picks in quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, played in two College Football Playoffs, and became one of four Sooner offensive linemen selected in the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.
"We pushed each other each and every day, our coach didn't allow anything less," Evans said in his opening press conference as a pro. "We held each other to a really high standard, and as far as off the field we were never late, we didn't have any misses or anything like that, so we pretty much led the team."
Now at the rookie ranks year one in L.A., Evans gave his first impression of taking the practice field with O-line giants like veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth and his right tackle counterpart Rob Havenstein.
"I know that I respect their game and those are some big ol' dudes, like 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7," Evans said. "I respect them a lot and I know they've been playing ball a while, so just to learn from them is a good experience."
The Los Angeles Rams select Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans with the 97th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
10/27/2018 Oklahoma v Kansas State football. Photo by Joshua R. Gateley
10/06/2018 Oklahoma vs Texas football. Photo by Ty Russell
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
12/01/2018 Oklahoma vs Texas Big 12 Championship Football at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Ty Russell
Oklahoma wide receiver Lee Morris (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Bobby Evans (71) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma's Bobby Evans (71) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Oklahoma's Bobby Evans (71) before an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle Bobby Evans (71) waits for the snap against the Texas Longhonrs during the first half of the NCAA Big 12 Conference football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas 39-27. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Oklahoma offensive lineman Bobby Evans (71) during an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Oklahoma product is certainly a "big ol' dude" in his own right, listed at 6-foot-5, and weighing 313 pounds. But it wasn't really the size of 6-foot-7, 335-pound Whitworth and the gang that that caught Evans off guard on Day 1. Instead it was running drills in his navy and white practice gear next to some particularly recognizable names on the defensive side of the ball.
"It is what I expected because I expected them to be bigger and stronger and faster and things like that," Evans said. "Coming out and being on the same field as these guys like Aaron Donald and all those guys, it's crazy. Like, 'Wow these guys are superstars, but I'm on the same field as them.' So it's been a pretty cool experience."
Check out photos of the Los Angeles Rams practicing for Phase II of the offseason program.
Tight end (48) Keenan Brown of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tight end (82) Johnny Mundt of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (11) KhaDarel Hodge of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (92) Tanzel Smart of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (95) Troy Reeder of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle and cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (98) Tyrell Thompson of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (90) Michael Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive end (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive end (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (38) Steven Parker and safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (96) Landis Durham of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (91) Greg Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (99) Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (53) Justin Lawler of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (15) Alex Bachman of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (62) Bryant Jones of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (51) Dakota Allen of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Guard (60) Brandon Hitner of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safeties (26) Marqui Christian and (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (91) Greg Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Offensive lineman (76) Justice Powers of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safeties (26) Marqui Christian and (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (93) Marquise Copeland of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerbacks (21) Aqib Talib and (22) Marcus Peters of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (92) Tanzel Smart of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (46) Nick Scott of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (57) Natrez Patrick of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (46) Nick Scott of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (45) Ogbonnia Okoronkwo of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tight end (84) Romello Brooker of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerbacks (21) Aqib Talib and (22) Marcus Peters of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (3) Jalen Greene of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (62) Bryant Jones of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (99) Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (91) Greg Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (5) Blake Bortles and center (72) Aaron Neary of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (10) Johnathan Lloyd of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (71) Bobby Evans of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (57) Natrez Patrick of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerbacks (21) Aqib Talib and (22) Marcus Peters of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (47) Ramon Richards and safety (46) Nick Scott of the Los Angeles Rams work out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Center (63) Vitas Hrynkiewicz of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (18) Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (65) Boogie Roberts of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tight end (86) Kendall Blanton of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (90) Michael Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (71) Bobby Evans of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (70) Joseph Noteboom of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (41) David Long, Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (98) Tyrell Thompson of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (99) Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams works out with defensive line coach Eric Henderson on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (19) JoJo Natson of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (96) Landis Durham of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (88) Michael Thomas of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams works out on the field during Phase II of the offseason program, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
