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5 Baltimore Ravens who took a step forward this season

By Chris Schisler

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 31: Willie Henry #69 of the Baltimore Ravens warming up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 31, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 14-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 31: Willie Henry #69 of the Baltimore Ravens warming up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 31, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 14-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 19: Matthew Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with fans after beating the Green Bay Packers 23-0 at Lambeau Field on November 19, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 19: Matthew Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with fans after beating the Green Bay Packers 23-0 at Lambeau Field on November 19, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

1. Matt Judon:

Matt Judon went from a potential star to a straight up stud in one season. He had 60 tackles, eight sacks and two forced fumbles on the season. Judon ended up being one of the most reliable players on the field. The Ravens added a lot to the outside linebacker position but Judon and Terrell Suggs did the bulk of the work. Judon improved as a pass rusher. He just about doubled his tackle count, and he did double his sack total from a year ago. Judon gave the Ravens reason to hope in his rookie season. This season, Judon showed that he should be a starter for years to come.

Terrell Suggs added 11 sacks of his own, giving the Ravens one of the most respectable outside linebacker duos in the NFL. When the Ravens drafted Tyus Bowser in the second round, they probably thought he would have a bigger role. Judon took care of business all season long. Judon was an impact player.

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The Ravens took a fourth round pick from Grand Valley State and they got a core player. With all the complaining about the Ravens drafting, it is overlooked how good of a pick this was for the purple and black. Last season Judon was a good run defender who could provide a little extra pass rush as a rotational player. This season Judon is earning more playing time and is an all around great player.

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