Broderick Washington career trajectory with Baltimore Ravens
Broderick Washington has had a strong start to his career with the Baltimore Ravens. However, the question now is what to come? Based on historical comparisons, what are some of the likely outcomes for the Ravens?
Broderick Washington career trajectory with Baltimore Ravens
Looking into his progression, and statistical profile through his first three seasons as well as his draft slot, some of the most similar players are Shamar Stephen, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Stacy McGee, Beau Allen, and Angelo Blackson. Below you can see their stats compared to Broderick Washington.
Name | Approxomite Value | Tackles | QB Hits | TFL | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamar Stephen | 12 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Rakeem Nunez-Roches | 9 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 1.5 |
Broderick Washington | 8 | 72 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Stacy McGee | 7 | 46 | 6 | 2 | 0.5 |
Beau Allen | 6 | 67 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Angelo Blackson | 3 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 2.5 |
They were all drafted in a similar spot, and Washington is smack dab in the middle of these players for the start of his career. It gives us a decent look at how some similar careers have gone. Below you can see how the fourth season in the NFL has looked for those players. In the case of McGee, and Nunez-Roches, there were injuries.
Name | Games | Tackles | QB Hits | TFL | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamar Stephen | 15 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Rakeem Nunez-Roches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Angelo Blackson | 16 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Stacy McGee | 9 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 |
Beau Allen | 15 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Average | 12 | 18 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
This obviously drags down the average, but it is fair that we have to factor in the prospect of injuries for Broderick Washington. We can look back and see if Washington hit those averages in his fourth season.
Another interesting note is when they all peaked. Allen, Stephen, Blackson, McGee, and Nunez-Roches all had their career year at age 27. Most of them were further along in their career, but Washington entered the NFL at age 24, so his age 27 season is next season.
All of them also saw their peak around the age of 27 and 28 range. For Beau Allen, he played just six years but left the NFL with his health. Shemar Stephan and Stacy McGee played for eight years, while Blackson and Nunez-Roches are currently entering year nine.
So, our takeaway is that if the Ravens do sign Washington to an extension they may be getting solid contributions, but his best play may be next year, and the following three years could be just be keeping things going.
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From there, he could play longer, or closer to nine years, but the most contributions the team will get is from his fifth through seventh years in the NFL. We will see if that impacts the Ravens extending Washington, or if they just feel good about getting a solid year in 2023, and then letting him sign somewhere else.