Ravens Sign Three NFL Draft Picks
The Ravens are working fast to get their 2020 NFL Draft class under contract. One day after inking fifth-round pick Broderick Washington, they’ve signed third-round defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, fourth-round guard Ben Bredeson, and sixth-round wide receiver James Proche. 
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Madubuike, who stands at 6’3″ weighs in at 304 pounds, led the Aggies with 11.5 tackles for loss last year, plus 5.5 sacks and seven quarterback hurries. He also recorded his first interception in a win over Arkansas.
He doesn’t have ideal size for the interior line, but he does have better-than-average speed for the position, plus solid moves to shed blocks. Evaluators also see pass rushing potential in Madubuike, thanks in part to his larger-than-expected wingspan.
The Ravens’ 3-4 scheme will feature defensive tackle Derek Wolfe, nose tackle Brandon Williams, and veteran defensive end Calais Campbell up front. Madubuike figures to see time as well, but he’ll be eased into things as a rookie. Ditto for Bredeson, though he’ll also be behind third-round lineman Tyre Phillips, who will be moved from the outside to the interior.
Justin Madubuike Enters NFL Draft
Texas A&M defensive lineman Justin Madubuike is going pro. Coming off of a strong year, the 6’3″ defensive lineman has been pegged as a Round 2 talent by Matt Miller of Bleacher Report (on Twitter).
Madubuike led the Aggies with 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and seven quarterback hurries in 2019. He also recorded his first interception in a win over Arkansas.
The 304-pounder will play it safe by staying out of Friday’s Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. From this point forward, he’ll shift his attention to getting ready for the combine, where he could emerge as one of the top interior defensive linemen in this year’s class.
Auburn’s Derrick Brown, South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw, Florida State’s Marvin Wilson, and Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore also among this year’s top interior bruisers.