Rams' Kobie Turner, unmasked: 'my whole life it's been...choose football or choose music'

Rams defensive tackle Lamar Lamar Turner reached the quarterfinals of " The Masked Singer " His identity was revealed on the show, which features celebrities singing in costume.

Turner says he often felt like he had to pick between football and music.

The Rams coach has praised Turner for being his true self, whether that means dancing on the field.

Defensive lineman Kobie Turner was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 .

Turner was named a team captain in August .

The Rams defense was struggling early this season , but Turner has been a leader since Aaron Donald retired.

He's been praised by his teammates for being a vocal leader on the defense.

How do he and I continue to build on our relationship? "He has a great way of speaking up when it's necessary, but he shows it with the effort, the urgency, and the sense of purpose that he plays with every single snap. I've been really pleased with him." There's no doubt to Verse that Turner , in his first season as a team captain, has found his voice -- just like he showed off on " The Masked Singer ." "Oh, he's found it," Verse said. "Oh, he's found it. No doubt about it.".