Grading the Baltimore Ravens 2016 Rookie Draft Class

Grading The Baltimore Ravens 2016 Rookie Draft Class

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) reacts next to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 6, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon (91) in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Judon (OLB, Grand Valley St.)

Ozzie Newsome loves to find talent out of small schools and Matt Judon is the perfect example. With Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil up in age, it was time to get younger at the OLB position.

In his final season at Grand Valley St. Judon had a whopping 20 sacks. No matter who you are, that is going to get attention from NFL scouts.

Judon had a solid first season with the Ravens. He picked up 27 tackles and 4 sacks. His ability to shake off defenders and get to the ball makes Dean Pees excited as a defensive coordinator. He is an intriguing prospect that can hopefully fill the role when Dumervil and Suggs are gone.

If there is anything to improve, it would be the penalties. Judon played a good amount on special teams this season and had some costly penalties. He will need to improve his discipline going forward.

Grade: B

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