Jonah Jackson is the newest addition to the Rams’ offensive line room, signing a 3-year deal on Thursday.

Despite acknowledging his boyhood affinity for his former team, the Detroit Lions, Jackson revealed that he left them to join the Los Angeles Rams because of their history, which, according to him, he is proud to be part of.

Here are five things fans should know about him:

1) Familiar with both sides of the trenches

Jackson spent most of his playing time at defensive tackle and left tackle, according to his Ohio State bio.

2) One of the top interior offensive linemen available in free agency

Jackson was rated as the top offensive guard by Trench Warfare newsletter writer and offensive line/defensive line analyst Brandon Thorn, while ESPN’s Matt Bowen listed Jackson as his No. 11 overall free agent and No. 2 interior offensive lineman.

3) Knows Big Ten well

Jackson began his collegiate career at Rutgers, spending four seasons there before finishing at Ohio State as a grad transfer.

4) Pass protection pro

According to Pro Football Focus, Jackson has allowed only 2 sacks and 53 QB pressures across 928 pass-blocking snaps since 2022.

5) Smooth transition

According to Jackson’s analysis on Thursday, the Rams can apply some of the Lions’ fundamental run game elements to their own offense.