An energy absorption strap assembly includes an energy absorption strap coupled to an upper jacket and positioned along an inner surface of a lower jacket of the steering column assembly, the energy absorption strap having a base extending along a longitudinal direction of the energy absorption strap. Also included is a rocker plate having a pivot region seated on the base of the energy absorption strap and tiltable thereon. Further included is a clamp assembly for fixing a telescoping position of the steering column assembly, the clamp assembly having a clamp jaw, wherein movement of the clamp jaw provides a meshed engagement between teeth of the clamp jaw and teeth of the rocker plate.