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Rams sign DL Decarius Hawthorne to one-year deal

Jun 10, 2025
Stu Jackson
Senior Staff Writer

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams on Tuesday signed defensive lineman Decarius Hawthorne to a one-year deal.

Hawthorne most recently spent time with the Buffalo Bills, participating in their rookie minicamp last month after receiving an invitation.

The Birmingham, Alabama native was a 13-game starter for the University of South Florida in 2024, leading all Bulls defensive linemen with 40 tackles and finishing second with 10.5 sacks for loss. He also added 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery en route to Second Team All-AAC recognition from conference coaches.

Prior to USF, Hawthorne spent his first four collegiate seasons at Florida Atlantic University, where he tallied 46 tackles (13.5 for loss) and five sacks across 34 games played.

i always pull for these kids from lesser programs to make the roster..

Probably camp depth who if he flashes could make the PS as future depth. They sign guys like him every year.

He's got a cool name, though.

hah! you're right.. sounds like a famous Roman Gladiator