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3 New Baltimore Ravens Making A Big Difference

By Christopher DuVall

Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (78) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown with teammates Chris Carter (56) and Willie Henry (69) during the second quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (78) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown with teammates Chris Carter (56) and Willie Henry (69) during the second quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens corner back Tavon Young (36) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens corner back Tavon Young (36) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Tavon Young

Fourth round pick, Tavon Young, is showing the most promise of any pick from the 2016 draft class. Young was recently awarded a game ball for shutting down wide receiver Antonio Brown in Baltimore’s vicotry over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He earned a spot as one of the defense’s highest grades in Pro Football Focus‘s rankings against the Cleveland Browns at 81.4.

Young has been making plays in the secondary every week. He has two interceptions and a blocked field goal return for two points in the Ravens’ first win over the Cleveland Browns. He also has a fumble recovery against the Oakland Raiders. Although Young is the smallest player on the Ravens’ defense the former Temple Owl is reminiscent of Ed Reed. He is a play-maker.

When number two corner Shareece Wright went down with a thigh injury, John Harbaugh confidently turned to Young to fill in Wright’s absence. Since then, the rookie corner has played the position with the skill of a seasoned veteran. Young plays larger then his 5’10” 176 lb frame. The sky is the limit as long as small defender can stay healthy.

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