On a team with stars like Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters, Nickell Robey-Coleman goes a bit unnoticed. Primarily playing in the slot, Robey-Coleman doesn’t get the recognition that many other cornerbacks get.

It was the case in Buffalo with Stephon Gilmore and Ronald Darby in 2016, and it was true with the Rams last season thanks to Trumaine Johnson and Kayvon Webster. However, Robey-Coleman proved to be the Rams’ best cornerback and earned a nice payday this offseason.

Now, he’ll get the chance to play alongside two All-Pros in Talib and Peters. His name will almost certainly get overlooked in the secondary, but he has no problem with that. In fact, he prefers it that way.

“That’s how I like it,” he said, via the team’s official site. “That’s been my thing since I’ve been in the league. I’ve always had some big names around me, so it’s allowed me to be myself even more.”

Entering Year 2 with the Rams, Robey-Coleman says he’s “taking on that leadership role now,” voicing his opinion more often. Talib is undoubtedly the new leader in the secondary given his age and experience, but Robey-Coleman has more experience as a starting cornerback in Los Angeles than anyone else on the roster.

Still, Robey-Coleman will continue to fly under the radar, saying “I just stay in my lane, do what’s asked of me.”

“That’s the unique thing . You have these names — these household names — and so when you got guys like that it doesn’t only let you fly under the radar, but it boosts your play,” Robey-Coleman added. “You’re trying to be on their level even if the eyes really don’t see it.”

Despite the fact that he’s not a household name, Robey-Coleman has become one of the best nickel cornerbacks in the NFL – an increasingly important position in today’s pass-happy league. Having All-Pros around him will only help his game, too.